Job Introduction
Field Care Supervisor – Community Care
Penrith & Surrounding Areas
Salary: £29,000 per year + Company Car (hybrid and fully electric available) and mileage paid
Full Time | Community / Domiciliary Care
Are you an experienced Care Supervisor, Senior Care Assistant, or Care Coordinator looking to take the next step in your career?
Join McCarthy & Stone, the UK’s leading developer and manager of retirement communities, and help deliver high-quality personalised care that supports older people to live independently in their developments.
As a Field Care Supervisor, you will support and manage a team of Care & Support Assistants across Penrith & Surrounding Areas, ensuring exceptional care delivery for our Homeowners.
- £29,000 salary
- Company car and mileage paid
- Career Development And Qualifications Support
- Work with a respected independent living company providing care and support
- Make a real difference in the lives of older people
The Role – Field Care Supervisor
As part of our care management team, you will work closely with the Care Performance Manager to ensure care services are safe, high-quality, and tailored to each individual homeowner.
You will supervise care staff across multiple retirement developments and support the delivery of person-centred care that promotes dignity, independence, and wellbeing.
Key Responsibilities
- Supervise and support Care & Support Assistants across Lancashire & Cumbria developments
- Conduct staff supervisions, competency assessments, and spot checks
- Support the Care Performance Manager with service delivery and team management
- Carry out Homeowner reviews and care plan updates
- Ensure care services meet quality, compliance, and safeguarding standards
- Work with a multi-disciplinary team to maintain effective communication and service delivery
- Assist with administration and reporting to support care management
- Participate in the out-of-hours on-call rota
What We’re Looking For
We’re looking for someone passionate about community care and supporting independent living for older people.
Essential
- Minimum 2 years’ UK experience in care (We do not offer sponsorship)
- Level 2 Health & Social Care qualification (or equivalent)
Desirable
- Willingness to work towards Level 3 Health & Social Care
- Experience supervising or mentoring care staff
- Knowledge of UK domiciliary or community care services
Skills
- Strong communication and leadership skills
- Excellent organisation and problem‑solving ability
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Flexible to work remotely or from development offices
About Us
As the UK’s leading developer and manager of retirement communities, we provide high quality homes to exacting specifications.
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 2026 as well as making the Great Place to Work for Development and Wellbeing list!
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Field Care Supervisor in Penrith employer: McCarthy Stone
McCarthy & Stone is an excellent employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises the well-being of both employees and homeowners. With comprehensive training and professional development opportunities, you can grow your career while making a meaningful impact in the lives of those you care for. The added benefit of a probation bonus and the flexibility of working across beautiful Gloucester and its surroundings make this role particularly rewarding.
