McCarthy & Stone
Care Supervisor
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The Vacancy
Care Supervisor– No Travel, Just Meaningful Impact!
Lancer House, Butt Road, Colchester, Essex
Part-time ¦ 33 hour per week
£15.24/hr (day shifts) ¦ £12.24/hr (sleep-in nights) + additional supplemental £6.81 per sleep shift and £1/hr weekend uplift where applicable.
Are you an experienced care professional looking to step into a leadership role—without the stress of travelling between clients? Join McCarthy Stone as a Care Supervisor at our beautiful Lancer House estate where your leadership can truly make a difference.
Lancer House is a Retirement Living PLUS development exclusively for the over 70s. This development comprises 53 apartments with numerous communal facilities such as a Club Lounge, a Wellness Suite and a bistro-style restaurant which serves freshly prepared food daily
Typical shift starts from 4.15pm to 9.00am working twice a week and working alternate weekends.
Our Care Supervisors sleep between 11:00pm and 07:00am providing emergency support only to our homeowners throughout that period.
Why This Role Is Special
All Clients in One Place – Support residents in a purpose-built, modern environment Leadership with Heart – Supervise a compassionate team of carers Personal Impact – Help create a safe, active, and welcoming community for older adults
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What You’ll Do
Lead, support, and motivate the Care & Support team Coordinate resident care plans and ensure compliance with high standards Assist with wellbeing-focused activities and day-to-day care needs Foster a friendly, inclusive atmosphere that promotes independence
Pay & Shift Details
£15.24 / hour day rate £12.24 / hour sleeping night rate + additional supplemental £6.81 per sleep shift.
- £1/hour weekend enhancement (midnight Friday to midnight Sunday)
What You’ll Get
Fully funded Level 3 training in Adult Care (if not already held) 28 days holiday (pro-rated) Pension scheme & life insurance 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme – Mental health, counselling & wellbeing support Staff Perks: Discount on McCarthy Stone properties (for you and immediate family) Use of guest suites in other UK locations High-street discounts and restaurant gift cards About You
Experienced in care or support work (1+ year preferred) Level 3 Adult Health & Social Care (minimum of Level 2 Health and Social Care and willing to upskill) Leadership experience – You’ve supported or supervised a team Organised, compassionate, and community-minded
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Why Choose McCarthy Stone?
We’re proud to be a Great Place to Work™, and we invest in your development, wellbeing, and success. This is your opportunity to lead with purpose in a supportive, resident-first environment.
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We review applications as they come in and may close the role early for the right candidate.
UK-based applicants only. Sponsorship is not available.
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!
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