Duty Care Manager

McCarthy and Stone; Swindon; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading retirement living provider in Swindon is seeking a Duty Care Manager to support a vibrant community of older adults. The role involves ensuring residents enjoy their lives in elegant apartments, offering leadership training and competitive pay, and allowing for flexible hours. Interested candidates with care experience and a passion for improving wellbeing are encouraged to apply.

Benefits

Life assurance

Company pension

Training with professional qualifications

Discounts on apartment purchases

Qualifications

• Experience in a care or support environment.
• Ability to manage the safety and wellbeing of residents.
• Motivated to develop skills and lead by example.

Responsibilities

• Support management of a vibrant community.
• Ensure residents enjoy their best lives.
• Facilitate community activities.

Skills

Care skills

Organizational skills

Leadership abilities

Communication skills

Education

QCF Level 3 in Health and Social Care (Adults)

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Duty Care Manager - McCarthy Stone, Gilbert Court, Swindon

McCarthy Stone is seeking a professional Duty Care Manager to join their team at Gilbert Court, a stunning Retirement Living PLUS development in Swindon, offering luxury apartments for active and independent older adults.

This role is not traditional care; it's better!

Salary & Hours

Base salary: £13.56 per hour (day rate) and £11.44 per hour (sleeping night rate), plus additional pay.

Hours: 16.75 per week, including day shifts (08:45 - 16:30 or 16:15 - 21:30) and night shifts (21:30 - 09:00). The sleep-in shift is from 23:00 to 07:00, providing emergency support only.

Benefits

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

About the Role

Support the management and smooth operation of a vibrant community of active, independent older adults, ensuring they enjoy their best lives in elegant private apartments with peace of mind.

About You

• Warm, friendly, organized, and self-motivated
• Experience in care or support environment
• Excellent care skills
• Preferably hold a QCF Level 3 in Health and Social Care (Adults), or relevant qualifications and experience
• Responsible for security, safety, and wellbeing of residents
• Ability to facilitate community activities
• Motivated to develop skills, lead by example, and think on your feet
• Passionate about improving the wellbeing and happiness of older people

McCarthy Stone is recognized as a great place to work. This is a rewarding role where you can make a positive difference in the lives of older people.

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