Duty Care Manager

McCarthy and Stone; Worthing; On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join McCarthy Stone as a Duty Care Manager in Worthing, where you will exemplify high-quality care for older residents. This rewarding role focuses on maintaining a safe and vibrant community, ensuring the wellbeing of homeowners while enhancing their daily lives. Ideal candidates are friendly, organised, and possess a Level 3 qualification in Health and Social Care.

Benefits

Life assurance

Company pension

Discounts on apartment purchases for employees and family

Management and leadership training

24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Experience in a care or support environment is essential.
• Qualifications in Health and Social Care considered.
• Responsible for safeguarding homeowner wellbeing and security.

Responsibilities

• Support management of a community of older people.
• Coordinate activities to enhance community spirit.
• Oversee Care and Support teams for quality service.

Skills

Excellent care skills

Organised

Self-motivated

Warm and friendly

Education

QCF Health and Social Care (Adults) Level 3 qualification

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Duty Care Manager at McCarthy Stone - Neptune House, Worthing

Set in the large seaside town of Worthing at the foot of the South Downs, Neptune House is situated a stone's throw from the seafront.

This is not traditional care, this is better!

Salary and Hours

• Base salary: £13.56 per hour day rate and £11.44 sleeping night rate per hour, plus a weekend enhancement of a further £1 per hour.
• Hours: 15.5 per week (includes day and night shifts)
• Day shifts vary between 08:45 and 16:30 or between 16:15 to 09:30.
• Night shifts are from 21:30 to 09:00.
• Duty Care Managers sleep between 23:00 and 07:00, providing emergency support only to homeowners during that period.

Benefits

• Additional £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 and support with professional qualifications
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, including counsellors and legal advisors, plus access to in-house Mental Health First Aiders

About the Role

We are seeking a professional Duty Care Manager to exemplify high-quality customer standards. This role supports the management and smooth running of a thriving community of active and independent older people, ensuring they can enjoy their best lives in elegant private apartments within a beautiful setting, with always someone on hand to help if needed.

About You

• You will be warm, friendly, organised, and self-motivated, with experience in a care or support environment and excellent care skills.
• You should want to work in the Health and Social Care sector, preferably holding a QCF Health and Social Care (Adults) Level 3 qualification, though relevant experience and alternative qualifications will be considered.
• You will be responsible for managing the security of the development, safeguarding the safety and wellbeing of homeowners, and overseeing the Care and Support teams.
• You will coordinate activities to enhance community spirit within the development.
• You are driven to grow your skills, lead by example, and think on your feet.
• You aim to make a positive difference to the wellbeing and happiness of older people.

McCarthy Stone has been officially recognised as a great place to work! This is a rewarding role and a career to be proud of, where every day you will make a positive impact on the lives of older people.

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