Duty Care Manager

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Duty Care Manager

  • Posting date: 27 April 2026
  • Salary: £12.24 to £15.24 per hour
  • Hours: Full time
  • Closing date: 17 May 2026
  • Location: Baldock, Hertfordshire
  • Remote working: On-site only
  • Company: McCarthy Stone
  • Job type: Permanent
  • Job reference: MCC1196347

Summary

Duty Care Manager – No travel, just meaningful impact. On the beautiful Norton Place estate (Norton Place, 74 Icknield Way, Baldock) you will lead a compassionate team of carers in a peaceful retirement living development of 57 apartments. You’ll be responsible for resident care, planning, and daily operations in a supportive, non‑travelling role.

Why This Role is Special

  • All clients in one place – support residents in a purpose‑built modern environment
  • Leadership with heart – supervise and motivate a dedicated team
  • Personal impact – help create a safe, active community for older adults

What You'll Do

  • 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.

Pay & Shift Details

  • £15.24 per hour day rate.
  • £12.24 per hour sleeping night rate, plus £6.81 per sleep shift.
  • £1 per hour weekend enhancement (midnight Friday to midnight Sunday).

What You'll Get

  • Fully funded Level 3 training in Adult Care (if not already held).
  • 28 days holiday (pro‑rated).
  • Pension scheme and life insurance.
  • 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme – mental health, counselling and wellbeing support.
  • Staff perks: 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.

About You

  • At least 1 year experience in care or support work.
  • Level 3 Adult Health & Social Care qualification (minimum Level 2 and willingness to upskill).
  • Leadership experience – have supervised a team.
  • Organised, compassionate and community‑minded.

Ready to Apply

UK‑based applicants only. Sponsorship is not available.

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Duty Care Manager

  • Posting date: 27 April 2026
  • Salary: £12.24 to £15.24 per hour
  • Hours: Full time
  • Closing date: 17 May 2026
  • Location: Baldock, Hertfordshire
  • Remote working: On-site only
  • Company: McCarthy Stone
  • Job type: Permanent
  • Job reference: MCC1196347

Summary

Duty Care Manager – No travel, just meaningful impact. On the beautiful Norton Place estate (Norton Place, 74 Icknield Way, Baldock) you will lead a compassionate team of carers in a peaceful retirement living development of 57 apartments. You’ll be responsible for resident care, planning, and daily operations in a supportive, non‑travelling role.

Why This Role is Special

  • All clients in one place – support residents in a purpose‑built modern environment
  • Leadership with heart – supervise and motivate a dedicated team
  • Personal impact – help create a safe, active community for older adults

What You’ll Do

  • 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.

Pay & Shift Details

  • £15.24 per hour day rate.
  • £12.24 per hour sleeping night rate, plus £6.81 per sleep shift.
  • £1 per hour weekend enhancement (midnight Friday to midnight Sunday).

What You’ll Get

  • Fully funded Level 3 training in Adult Care (if not already held).
  • 28 days holiday (pro‑rated).
  • Pension scheme and life insurance.
  • 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme – mental health, counselling and wellbeing support.
  • Staff perks: 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.

About You

  • At least 1 year experience in care or support work.
  • Level 3 Adult Health & Social Care qualification (minimum Level 2 and willingness to upskill).
  • Leadership experience – have supervised a team.
  • Organised, compassionate and community‑minded.

Ready to Apply

UK‑based applicants only. Sponsorship is not available.

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Posted: May 20th, 2026