Duty Care Manager

McCarthy and Stone; Devizes; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious retirement living community in Devizes is seeking a Duty Care Manager for a fixed-term contract. The role involves supporting the smooth operation of a thriving community for older adults, ensuring safety, and overseeing care teams. Candidates should be warm, organized, and have experience in care environments. Competitive hourly rates and various employee benefits are offered.

Benefits

Life assurance

Company pension

Management and leadership training

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounts on apartment purchases

Qualifications

• Experience in care or support environments is essential.
• Relevant experience and alternative qualifications may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Support the management of a retirement community.
• Ensure safety and wellbeing of homeowners.
• Oversee Care and Support teams.

Skills

Care skills

Organizational skills

Self-motivation

Interpersonal skills

Education

QCF Health and Social Care (Adults) Level 3 qualification

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Duty Care Manager - Fixed Term Contract

McCarthy Stone is looking for a professional Duty Care Manager to join their team at the prestigious Shackleton Place development in Devizes.

This development is a ‘Retirement Living Plus’ community, built by multi award-winning McCarthy and Stone, offering a fantastic lifestyle for the over 70s.

Salary and Hours

Base salary: £14.02 per hour day rate and £11.44 sleeping night rate per hour, plus additional pay (see below).

Hours: 36 per week, including day and night shifts.

Day shifts vary between 08:45-16:30 or 16:15-09:30.

Night shifts are from 21:30 to 09:00.

Sleep-in shifts are from 23:00 to 07:00, providing emergency support to homeowners during that time.

Benefits

• Extra £1 per hour worked from midnight Friday to midnight Sunday
• Life assurance
• Company pension
• Opportunities to stay in guest suites across UK developments
• Discounts on apartment purchases for employees and immediate family
• Management and leadership training, including professional qualifications
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme (counsellors, legal advisors)
• Access to in-house Mental Health First Aiders

About the Role

Support the management and smooth running of a thriving community of active, independent older adults, ensuring they enjoy their best lives in elegant apartments within a beautiful setting, with always someone available to help if needed.

About You

You will be warm, friendly, organized, and self-motivated, with experience in care or support environments and excellent care skills.

Preferably, you will hold a QCF Health and Social Care (Adults) Level 3 qualification, but relevant experience and alternative qualifications will be considered.

You will be responsible for managing security, ensuring the safety and wellbeing of homeowners, and overseeing the Care and Support teams.

You will also facilitate activities that promote community spirit within the development.

You are motivated to grow your skills, lead by example, and positively impact the wellbeing and happiness of older people.

Why Join Us?

McCarthy Stone is recognized as a great place to work. This role is rewarding and offers a meaningful career where you can make a real difference in the lives of older adults.