Relief Duty Manager

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

Job summary

A leading retirement community provider in Northwich seeks a Care Supervisor to support residents in living independently and managing a thriving community. You will oversee the Care and Support team, ensuring safety and coordinating activities while fostering a welcoming atmosphere. Candidates should have at least 2 years of experience in a care environment and preferably a Level 3 qualification in Health and Social Care. Competitive hourly pay and supportive work environment offered.

Benefits

Paid Training

Work-Life Balance

Financial and Wellness Support

Exclusive Discounts

Qualifications

• At least 2 years experience in a care or support environment.
• Eagerness to take on responsibilities and improve residents' wellbeing.

Responsibilities

• Enable residents to live independently and actively.
• Oversee the Care and Support team and ensure residents' safety.
• Coordinate activities and foster a welcoming atmosphere.

Skills

Friendly and organised

Self-motivated

Community spirit promotion

Education

Level 3 qualification in Health and Social Care

Level 2 qualification in Health and Social Care

Job description

As a Care Supervisor, you'll play a crucial role in enabling residents to live independently and actively and you will uphold our commitment to high-quality care. You will support the management of a thriving community of independent older adults, including overseeing the Care and Support team. Your role will include ensuring their safety, coordinating activities, and fostering a welcoming atmosphere.

About McCarthy Stone

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 being on the Great Place to Work Wellbeing list.

Employee Testimonials

'Only at McCarthy Stone can you start in the middle of a pandemic and feel at home within a couple of weeks … it's all about our great people and how welcome they make you feel … even if it was through a screen!' — Andrea Waldron, Senior HR Business Partner

'From my first week I felt like part of the team, everyone is helpful and pro‑active, which is crucial in a fast paced environment. I've had the opportunity to work on some exciting projects, it's a very 'hands‑on' approach here with plenty of opportunity to be involved and play a part in delivering developments.' — Emily Bishop, Principal Planning Associate

'Working for McCarthy Stone is a very fulfilling experience. The staff here are all empathetic and professional. Guiding people in purchasing an apartment, watching them settle in and make friends, and then watching them lead a happy and carefree retirement is very rewarding.' — Emily Bishop

'I found it inspiring how working in McCarthy Stone gives you a chance to make so many people happier, every day. And what we do is so important to our homeowners!' — Employee

'In my marketing career before I couldn't dream about customers sharing my campaigns, but here it happens all the time.' — Employee

Qualifications and Experience

• Warm, friendly, organised and self‑motivated, with at least 2 years experience in a care or support environment.
• Preferably a Level 3 qualification in Health and Social Care; a minimum of Level 2 is essential.
• Demonstrated eagerness to take on responsibilities, promote community spirit, and improve the wellbeing of residents.

Contract and Working Hours

• Contract type: Relief
• Hours: 0 hours per week, with a mixture of day and evening shifts, including weekdays and weekends.
• Pay: £15.24 per hour for day shifts, £12.24 for sleeping night shifts, plus an extra £1 for every hour worked from midnight Friday to midnight Sunday.

Why You'll Love Working Here

• Beautiful Work Environment: Enjoy a modern facility designed for comfort and care.
• Supportive Team: Collaborate with dedicated colleagues who are passionate about making a difference.

Benefits

• Paid Training: Earn while you learn with full funding for Level 2 or Level 3 Adult Care qualifications (eligibility applies).
• Work‑Life Balance: Enjoy 28 days of paid holiday (prorated for part‑time).
• Financial and Wellness Support: Life insurance, company pension, 24/7 Employee Assistance Program offering counselling, mental health support, etc.
• Exclusive Discounts: Discounts on McCarthy Stone apartments for employees and immediate family, opportunities to stay in guest suites across our UK developments, and discounts on gift cards for top brands and restaurants.
• 24 days annual leave, pension plan, life assurance, employee assistance helpline, health screening, eyecare voucher scheme, long service award.