McCarthy & Stone
Registered Estate Manager
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The Vacancy
Registered Estate Manager – Independent Living Development
Location: Swindon, Wiltshire
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Hours: 38.75 per week (with some weekend work each month.)
Salary: £40,298.59 plus UNCAPPED annual and quarterly performance bonuses.
Applications will only be considered from candidates who hold a Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health & Social Care (or equivalent) or must be 75% completed and must be able to complete in your probation period.
About The Role
We are seeking an experienced and compassionate Registered Estate Manager to join the team at our Gilbert Place, Retirement Living Plus Development in Swindon, Wiltshire. You will take overall responsibility for the day-to-day management, care delivery, and operational running of the community, ensuring residents enjoy independence, dignity, and a vibrant lifestyle.
As the Registered Care Manager, you will provide strong leadership to your care and support team, uphold the highest quality standards, and ensure compliance with CQC regulations and company policies.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee the daily operations of the development, ensuring high-quality care and support.
- Lead, inspire and supervise a dedicated care team.
- Maintain CQC compliance and manage audits, quality checks, and safeguarding.
- Work collaboratively with the Sales and Rentals Teams to promote occupancy and community engagement.
- Manage budgets and ensure financial processes are followed.
- Build strong relationships with residents, families, and external professionals.
- Promote wellbeing and independence through tailored support and activities.
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About You
To succeed in this role, you will be a confident leader with excellent communication and problem-solving skills, able to balance care quality with operational efficiency.
Essential
- Hold a Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health & Social Care (or equivalent) or must be 75% completed and must be able to complete in your probation period.
- Previous experience in managing a registered care or housing-with-care service
- Knowledge of CQC standards and regulatory requirements
- Excellent people management and organisational skills
Desirable
- Experience within retirement living, extra care, or domiciliary care settings
- Ability to manage budgets and service delivery to a high standard
Comprehensive Benefits
- Paid Training - eligibility applies.
- Mentoring scheme
- Work-Life Balance: 33 days holiday, inclusive of Bank Holidays.
- Financial and Wellness Support: Access life insurance, a company pension, and a 24/7 Employee Assistance Program offering counselling, mental health support, and more.
- Exclusive Discounts: Benefit from 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.
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Important Information
Please Note
We do not provide visa sponsorship. Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK.
Why Join Us
- Supportive company culture with ongoing training and professional development
- A fulfilling role making a real difference in residents’ lives
- Opportunities to shape a thriving, independent community
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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