Duty Manager

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

Job summary

A leading company in Health and Social Care is looking for a Duty Manager to oversee the operations of a community for older adults in Canterbury. This fulfilling role offers a competitive hourly wage, extensive benefits, and the chance to make a significant impact on the lives of residents. The ideal candidate will have a warm demeanor, strong organizational skills, and relevant care experience.

Benefits

Extra £1 per hour for weekend night shifts

Life assurance

Company pension

Discounts on apartment purchases for employees

Management and leadership training

24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Experience in care or support environments.
• Ability to manage safety and wellbeing of homeowners.
• Proactive in fostering community spirit.

Responsibilities

• Support management and smooth operation of a community for older adults.
• Ensure high customer standards and assistance for residents.
• Coordinate activities promoting community engagement.

Skills

Excellent care skills

Organized

Motivated

Education

QCF Level 3 in Health and Social Care (Adults)

Job description

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Duty Manager at McCarthy Stone - Eastry Place, Canterbury

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

This role offers a unique approach to care—it's better than traditional!

Salary and Hours

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

Hours: 33.5 per week, including day and night shifts.

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

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

Duty Managers sleep from 23:00 to 07:00, providing emergency support to homeowners during this period.

Benefits

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

About the Role

We seek a professional Duty Manager to uphold our high customer standards. This role involves supporting the management and smooth operation of a community of active, independent older adults, ensuring they enjoy their lives in elegant private apartments in a beautiful setting, with reliable assistance available when needed.

About You

• You are warm, friendly, organized, and self-motivated, with experience in care or support environments and excellent care skills.
• You are interested in working in the Health and Social Care sector, ideally holding a QCF Level 3 in Health and Social Care (Adults), though relevant qualifications and experience will be considered.
• You are responsible for managing the security of the development and overseeing the safety and wellbeing of homeowners and support teams.
• You can coordinate activities to foster community spirit.
• You are eager to develop your skills, lead by example, and think proactively.
• You aim to positively impact the wellbeing and happiness of older people.

McCarthy Stone has been recognized as a great place to work! This is a rewarding career where each day you make a meaningful difference in the lives of older adults.

Could this role be the perfect job for you?