Residential, day and domiciliary care managers and proprietors

£41,714

Average salary

Average annual salary UK 2020 | Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings

48 hours

Average weekly hours

Average weekly hours UK 2019 | Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings

2.85%

Unemployment rate

Unemployment rate UK 2020 | Labour Force Survey

Definition: Residential, day and domiciliary care managers and proprietors

*SOC Code (Standard Occupational Classification): 1242

Managers and proprietors in this group plan, organise, direct and co-ordinate the resources necessary in the provision and running of residential and day care establishments and domiciliary care services for persons who require specialised care and/or supervision.

Common tasks include:

determines staffing, financial, material and other short- and long-term requirements;
plans work schedules, assigns tasks and delegates responsibilities to staff;
arranges for payment of bills, keeps accounts and adheres to health, safety and other statutory requirements;
maintains contact between service users and the local community and/or family and friends;
assesses service users’ needs and ensures they have access to health and social care services as required;
creates a friendly, secure atmosphere to gain the trust and confidence of those using the service;
ensures that the physical comfort and all material needs of service users are provided and attempts to resolve problems that may arise.

Qualifications

Although there are no pre-set academic entry requirements there are a variety of entry routes. However, entrants must be registered with the relevant statutory body and hold the appropriate qualification for the job they do. Off- and on-the-job training is provided and a range of qualifications is available including NVQs/SVQs in Health and Social Care at Levels 3 and 4. Background checks including a CRB check are required.

*Introduced in 1990, SOC is a multi-purpose common classification of occupations in UK. Jobs are defined in terms of skill level and skill content, including qualifications, training and work experience.

Employment status: Residential, day and domiciliary care managers and proprietors

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Equality focus: Residential, day and domiciliary care managers and proprietors

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