Day Centre Manager
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Position Overview & Specifications
About us
Daybreak-Oxford is a 30-year old charity in Oxford. We have customer-centric, fun, and professional. We provide exceptional day respite to people living with dementia. We have three-day centres, in the Oxford area, where our members enjoy daily support provided by outstanding staff.
Our work environment includes:
- Lively atmosphere
- On-the-job training
- Casual work attire
- Relaxed atmosphere
- A hot lunch is provided
Can you lead, inspire, and engage an experienced team to deliver an outstanding quality of care, to support people living with dementia?
Do you have a track record for developing and motivating teams, ensuring policies and procedures are followed, while delivering impactful programmes?
Do our core values sound like you?
- Caring: Compassionate and dedicated every day
- Trusted: Knowledgeable and respected partners
- Engaging: Giving individualised attention to those we serve
- Empathetic: Understanding and passionate in our work
- Friendly: Communicating with warmth and joy to all
If all you answers are yes, we may be looking for you.
Main Responsibilities
- To coordinate and supervise staff including catering staff and volunteers.
- Facilitate the smooth and successful running of the day centre.
- Ensure that activities are varied and appropriate.
- To manage the financial and administrative procedures of the club.
- Report regularly on the operation of the centre to the CEO and ensure he/she is fully aware of any issues that may impact on the running of the centre.
- Ensure compliance with statutory Health, Safety and Insurance requirements, by implementing Daybreak’s policies and procedures.
- Complete individual client wellness and satisfaction reporting
- Manage client registration and inform agencies when vacancies arise.
- Ensure clients receive support with mobility, toileting, eating and drinking, as needed.
- Organise the provision of healthy meals and any First Aid required
- Organise a range of activities, entertainment, appropriate for the clients’.
- To participate in or lead activities as appropriate
- Manage and maintain up-to-date and accurate records
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Part-time hours: 21-35 per week
Salary: From £13.05 per hour
Benefits:
- Bereavement leave
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Sick pay
Schedule:
- Day shift
- No weekends
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Oxford, OX2 6TN: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Leadership: 3 years (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Day Centre Manager roles across Daybreak-Oxford's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £13 - £13 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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