Duty Care Manager

Job description

Oakhill Place, Bedford
Full‑Time – 33.5 hour per week
£15.24/hr (day shifts) – £12.24/hr (sleep‑in nights) + additional supplemental £6.81 per sleep shift and £1/hr weekend uplift where applicable.

Are you an experienced care professional looking to step into a leadership role—without the stress of travelling between clients? Join McCarthy Stone as a Duty Care Manager at our beautiful Oakhill Place estate in Bedford where your leadership can truly make a difference.

• All Clients in One Place – Support residents in a purpose‑built, modern environment
• Leadership with Heart – Supervise a compassionate team of carers
• Personal Impact – Help create a safe, active, and welcoming community for older adults

• Lead, support, and motivate the Care & Support team
• Coordinate resident care plans and ensure compliance with high standards
• Assist with wellbeing‑focused activities and day‑to‑day care needs
• Foster a friendly, inclusive atmosphere that promotes independence

• £15.24 / hour day rate
• £12.24 / hour sleeping night rate
• + £1.00 / hour weekend enhancement (midnight Friday to midnight Sunday)

• Fully funded Level 3 training in Adult Care (if not already held)
• 28 days holiday (pro‑rated)
• Pension scheme & life insurance
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme – Mental health, counselling & wellbeing support
• Staff Perks
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  • Discount on McCarthy Stone properties (for you and immediate family)
  • Use of guest suites in other UK locations
  • High‑street discounts and restaurant gift cards

• Experienced in care or support work (1+ year preferred)
• Level 3 Adult Health & Social Care (minimum of Level 2 Health and Social Care and willing to upskill)
• Leadership experience – You’ve supported or supervised a team
• Organised, compassionate, and community‑minded

We’re proud to be a Great Place to Work™, and we invest in your development, wellbeing, and success. This is your opportunity to lead with purpose in a supportive, resident‑first environment.

We review applications as they come in and may close the role early for the right candidate.
UK‑based applicants only. Sponsorship is not available.

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