Relief Care Supervisor

McCarthy & Stone; Whitley Bay; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Assurance

Company Pension

Weekend pay premium

Apartment discounts

Job summary

McCarthy Stone is seeking a Relief Care Supervisor for our Elderton Place community in Whitley Bay. You will support residents to live independently in a vibrant, secure setting, and help maintain a warm, safe environment with a focus on wellbeing.

You’ll oversee safety, coordinate activities, and assist during night shifts where emergency readiness is essential. Sponsorship is not available; you must have the right to work in the UK.

Qualifications

• Dedicated to compassionate elder care and customer service excellence.
• Minimum Level 2 Health and Social Care qualification (or equivalent).
• Friendly, well-organised with strong teamwork and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee safety and wellbeing of residents.
• Coordinate engaging activities and social events.
• Provide essential support across shifts, including night coverage.

Skills

Strong communication

Teamwork

Organised

Education

Level 2 Health and Social Care

Job description

The Vacancy

Join McCarthy & Stone as a Relief Care Supervisor – Elevate Your Care Career!

McCarthy & Stone seeks a compassionate Relief Care Supervisor to support our Elderton Place team in Whitley Bay, Tyne and Wear. Help residents enjoy life in a vibrant, secure, and caring community where they’re empowered to live independently.

Position Overview

• Pay: £15.24 per hour for day shifts, £12.24 for sleeping night shifts, plus an extra £1 per hour on weekends.
• Hours: Flexible day, evening, and weekend shifts, coordinated with Estate and Operations Managers.

Role Responsibilities

As a Relief Care Supervisor, you’ll be an integral part of the community, offering essential support, overseeing safety and wellbeing, coordinating engaging activities, and fostering a warm environment. You’ll ensure emergency assistance is available during night shifts, providing peace of mind for residents.

Why McCarthy & Stone?

We offer a range of benefits designed to support, motivate, and reward our team:

• Financial Rewards:
• Life Assurance, Company Pension, and weekend premium pay
• Exclusive Perks:
• Discounts on McCarthy & Stone apartments and nationwide guest suite access
• Access to a benefits platform with discounts on top brands, restaurants, and more
• Professional Growth:
• Funding for Level 3 Adult Care qualifications
• Management and leadership training opportunities
• Wellbeing Support:
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program offering counselling and mental health support.

About You

We’re looking for a dedicated individual with senior care experience and a minimum Level 2 Health and Social Care qualification (or equivalent). You should be friendly, organised, and committed to helping older adults thrive. Strong communication skills and teamwork will be vital in this role, where you’ll set a high standard of care. Management experience of a team is an advantage.

Note: Sponsorship is not available; applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

About Us

As the UK’s leading developer and manager of retirement communities, we provide high quality homes to exacting specifications. As of January 2025, McCarthy Stone operates over 545 developments across the UK for more than 24,200 people.

We believe in championing the role, wellbeing, and happiness of older people in society. We help our customers have a better later life, so they feel more connected, recognised, and valued than ever. In late 2020 we launched the McCarthy Stone Charitable Foundation to support local causes that help older people in need across Britain.

We are proud to have been certified as a Great Place to Work 2025 as well as making the Great Place to Work Wellbeing list!