Care Manager

McCarthy & Stone; Olney; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uncapped annual bonus

33 days holiday

Pension

Life insurance

EAP

Discounts on apartments

Guest suites access

Training & development

Job summary

McCarthy & Stone is seeking a Registered Care Manager to lead the care service at Penny House in Olney, near Milton Keynes. You will manage the care team, maintain high standards, and support residents to live safely and with dignity.

An uncapped bonus potential complements a competitive salary. You’ll oversee care plans, safeguarding, and quality, while driving service improvements and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.

Qualifications

• A Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health & Social Care (or equivalent)
• Experience leading or managing a care service or care team
• Knowledge of CQC requirements, safeguarding and care compliance
• Strong communication, organisational and problem-solving skills
• A genuine commitment to person-centred care
• The ability to lead confidently and work effectively with residents, families and colleagues

Responsibilities

• Lead, support and develop the care team.
• Oversee the safe, high-quality delivery of care and support.
• Maintain CQC, safeguarding and quality standards.
• Manage care plans, assessments and risk management.
• Monitor performance, training and compliance.
• Build positive relationships with residents, families and professionals.
• Support the smooth day-to-day running of the service.
• Identify opportunities to improve care quality and resident experience.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Organisational skills

Person-centred care

Education

Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health & Social Care

Job description

Job Introduction

Registered Care Manager – make a real difference

Are you an experienced care professional ready to take your next step into a Registered Care Manager role? We’re looking for a confident and compassionate leader to manage the care service at Penny House, our Retirement Living Plus development in Olney, near Milton Keynes. You’ll lead a dedicated team, maintain high standards of care and compliance, and help residents live independently, safely and with dignity. And with an uncapped annual and quarterly performance bonus, there’s significant additional earning potential for the right person.

What We Offer

• £40,298.59 salary
• UNCAPPED annual and quarterly performance bonus
• 33 days' holiday, including Bank Holidays
• Paid training – eligibility applies
• Mentoring and professional development
• Company pension
• Life insurance
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
• Exclusive employee and family discounts on McCarthy Stone apartments
• Access to using our estates guest suites across the country
• A rewarding opportunity to make a genuine difference to residents' lives

What You’ll Do

• Lead, support and develop the care team.
• Oversee the safe, high-quality delivery of care and support.
• Maintain CQC, safeguarding and quality standards.
• Manage care plans, assessments and risk management.
• Monitor performance, training and compliance.
• Build positive relationships with residents, families and professionals.
• Support the smooth day-to-day running of the service.
• Identify opportunities to improve care quality and resident experience.

What You Need

• A Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health & Social Care (or equivalent), or has started the qualification.
• Experience leading or managing a care service or care team.
• Knowledge of CQC requirements, safeguarding and care compliance.
• Strong communication, organisational and problem-solving skills.
• A genuine commitment to person-centred care.
• The ability to lead confidently and work effectively with residents, families and colleagues.

What would make you stand out?

• Previous experience as a Registered Manager, Registered Care Manager or Domiciliary Care Manager.
• Experience managing a regulated care service and driving service performance.
• Experience in retirement living, extra care or domiciliary care.
• Strong experience in care planning, risk management and quality improvement.

Previous CQC registration and Registered Manager experience is preferred but what matters most is that you have the right experience, leadership ability and professional foundation to succeed in the role.

Weekend working

The role includes some weekend working depending on the flexibility of the current team to provide appropriate service coverage for our homeowners.

Ready for your next step?

If you’re an experienced care professional with the leadership skills and ambition to make a difference, we’d love to hear from you.

Please note: We do not provide visa sponsorship. Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK. We reserve the right to close the vacancy early once the right candidate is found. All applications will be reviewed as soon as they are received, and we hold the right to appoint before the closing date.