Day Club Manager

Join our team at Age UK Leicester Shire & Rutland

Make a Difference in the Lives of Older People in Your Community

Are you a caring, organised and motivated person looking for a rewarding role where you can have a real impact? Age UK Leicester Shire & Rutland is seeking a Day Club Manager to lead one of our day centres based in Melton Mowbray, supporting older people to live well and independently.

About Us

Age UK is the UK’s leading charity dedicated to helping older people enjoy later life. At Age UK Leicester Shire & Rutland, we are proud to deliver services that promote independence, dignity and respect for older people across our community.

What Will You Do?

As a Day Club Manager, you will:

Lead the daily running of our day centre, ensuring a caring, safe and welcoming environment.
Organise a programme of stimulating social, recreational and therapeutic activities tailored to individual needs.
Support older people with meals, personal care and companionship.
Recruit, train and support staff and volunteers.
Work closely with families, carers and other professionals to provide the best possible support.
Manage administration, records and finances in line with our procedures.

Why Join Us?

We value and support our staff with a range of benefits, including:

A friendly and supportive workplace.
Extensive training on full pay.
Access to an Employee Assistance Programme provided by HSF.
Blue Light Card and Charity Worker discounts.
Discounted tickets for events provided by Tickets for Good.
Company pension

What We’re Looking For

Educated to GCSE/NVQ Level 3 or with relevant experience in a care setting.
Strong organisational and people skills.
Proven experience in supervising, coaching & developing people.
Ability to develop and evolve the service
Compassionate and committed to supporting older people.
Knowledge of safeguarding, health & safety, equality and data protection.
Ability to plan and run activities that are engaging, inclusive, and suitable for different physical and cognitive abilities.
Ability to build relationships with people, staff & volunteers.
Demonstrate empathy and compassion, have patience and be tolerant
Have excellent administrative skills, which include producing clear and accurate records, providing robust data.

Hours: 24 hours per week

Salary: £17,469.99 per annum £13.96 per hour

Base: Age UK Leicester Shire & Rutland, Gloucester House, 3 Norman Way, Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, LE13 1JE

Closing date: 03/09/2025

Interview dates: TBC

Reference No. RCSC 200825

If you are passionate about making a difference and have the skills to manage a caring and inclusive day centre, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now or contact suzanne.chantrill@ageukleics.org.uk or on 07966 938463 for more information.

Age UK Leicestershire & Rutland is an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

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