Deputy care manager

Overview

• ID

  316533

• Salary

  £29,367 per annum

• Type

  Permanent - Full Time

• Location

  Deeping St James

• Hours

  37.5 hours per week

• Closing Date

  10/07/2026

• Interview Date

  To be confirmed

• Downloadable Files

Looking for your next role in Social Care?

We are looking for a passionate and motivated Deputy Care Manager to work at our residential service in Deeping St James.

At this service, we support 5 adults (1 female, 4 males) with complex needs. We focus on person-centred support that helps people live full, meaningful lives.

As a Deputy Care Manager, your role will be split into office administrative and hands on Support Worker shifts. This is an opportunity for you to work alongside the Registered Care Manager to help run the home.

A full manual UK license is required as we have a company vehicle used to drive and take individuals to appointments, activities outside of the home and trips.

This role in Deeping St James might include:

• Supporting the manager in providing line management support to a team of staff
• Creating and maintaining safe working environments in which staff can fulfil their duties.
• Contributing to the wider planning and delivery of services within the Operational Services
• Conduct regular supervisions.
• Plan and manage the rota.
• Delivering services to KPIs set within the Operational Services

About Sense 

If you need us to adjust our recruitment process to help you access our vacancies, then please get in touch with a member of the talent acquisition team. We are a Disability Confident Leader and commit to interviewing disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for a role. More information on this can be found here Our commitment as an employer | Sense Careers

Benefits

• 24 days of annual leave plus Bank Holidays.
• Matched pension contributions up to 5%.
• Free life assurance policy.
• Cashback and discounts on high street brands (and 10% off at Sense charity shops!).
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Travel season ticket loans.
• Enhanced sick pay.
• Free DBS check if your role needs one.
• A £350 refer-a-friend scheme.
• Free access to over 100 online and face-to-face training courses, including the care certificate.
• Wisdom App- free for all employees to mindfulness application

Ready to make a difference?

To apply

Managers will use your supporting statement to shortlist candidates for interview; in relation to the Personal Specification. Therefore, it is very important you complete this section thoroughly. We would recommend that you read the candidate guidelines, job description and person specification (found at the base of this advert) before applying.

If you require any further assistance, please contact the Recruitment Team on 0121 393 4529 or recruitment@sense.org.uk

Sense is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable children and adults and expects all employees to share this commitment. Therefore, all offers of employment, where appropriate, are subject to an enhanced DBS check.

For this role we particularly welcome applications from candidates from underrepresented ethnic minority backgrounds and candidates with disabilities. Sense is committed to equality of opportunity, and to promoting and celebrating the diversity of staff, volunteers and the people we work with. Everyone's contribution is valued and we ensure they're given the opportunity to realise their potential. We welcome applications from talented people from all sections of the community who share our values and belief that no one, no matter how complex their disabilities, should be isolated, left out, or unable to fulfil their potential. For more information please visit:  https://www.sense.org.uk/jobs/equality-diversity-and-inclusion-in-recruitment/

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Closing Date

10/07/2026