Duty Manager

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

Job summary

At McCarthy Stone, we are seeking a dedicated Duty Manager for our Lambrook Court development in Bath. This role is crucial for ensuring high standards of care in our community, supporting independent living for older residents. The successful candidate will embody warmth, organization, and a drive to improve community wellbeing while leading a supportive team.

Benefits

Extra £1 for night/weekend hours

Life assurance

Company pension

Management and leadership training

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Experience working in a care or support environment.
• Preferably hold a relevant health and social care qualification.
• Ability to coordinate community activities.

Responsibilities

• Ensure smooth running of a community for independent older people.
• Manage security and wellbeing of homeowners.
• Oversee Care and Support teams.

Skills

Excellent care skills

Organized

Self-motivated

Warm and friendly

Education

QCF Health and Social Care (Adults) Level 3

Job description

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McCarthy Stone is looking for a professional Duty Manager to join their team at their prestigious development, Lambrook Court in Bath.

Lambrook Court boasts a prime location in beautiful, historic Bath, a world-renowned spa town and the only city in the UK to have the entire city granted World Heritage Site status.

This is not traditional care, this is better!

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

Hours: 33.5 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.

The Duty Manager sleeps between 23:00 and 07:00, providing emergency support only to homeowners throughout that period.

McCarthy Stone offers support and benefits for staff, including:

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

About the role:

We seek a professional Duty Manager to exemplify high-quality customer standards. This role supports the management and smooth running of a thriving community of active, independent older people, ensuring they can live their best lives in elegant private apartments within a beautiful setting, with peace of mind that help is always available.

About you:

• You will be warm, friendly, organized, and self-motivated, with experience working in a care or support environment and excellent care skills.
• You will want to work in the Health and Social Care sector and preferably hold a QCF Health and Social Care (Adults) Level 3 qualification, though relevant experience and alternative qualifications will be considered.
• You are keen to manage the security of the development, looking after the safety and wellbeing of homeowners, and overseeing Care and Support teams.
• You can coordinate and facilitate activities that foster community spirit within the development.
• You are driven to grow your skills, lead by example, and think on your feet.
• You want to make a positive difference to the wellbeing and happiness of older people.

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

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