Residential, day and domiciliary care managers and proprietors Pay Data UK — 2024

Residential, day and domiciliary care managers and proprietors roles in the UK earn a median of £40,519 per year, equivalent to £19.77 per hour as of 2024. This represents a 1.4% decrease in annual pay compared to the previous year. Pay varies across the UK, ranging from £32,998 to £59,226 per year.

How Pay Varies Across the UK

Each bar shows how many areas of the UK have a median annual pay in that range for Residential, day and domiciliary care managers and proprietors roles. The dashed line marks the national median.

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About Residential, day and domiciliary care managers and proprietors

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 support or specialised care and/or supervision.

Typical Tasks and Duties

• 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

Entry Routes and 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 are available including NVQs/SVQs in Health and Social Care at levels 3 and 4. Background checks including a DBS check are required.

Related Occupations

Salary data is sourced from official UK pay datasets and updated periodically.