Deputy Manager

Overview

• ID

  312171

• Salary

  £29,367 per annum (15.06 p/h) plus inner London allowance

• Type

  Permanent - Full Time

• Location

  Barnet

• Hours

  37.5

• Closing Date

  02/06/2026

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Are you an experienced care professional ready to take the next step into leadership?

Touch Base South East is one of Sense's most active day services; a purpose-built centre in the heart of Barnet supporting around 50 individuals through a packed programme of social activities and education-based sessions. Every day is different, and every session is designed around the people in the room. We're now looking for a Deputy Manager to help keep it all running brilliantly, on a full-time, permanent basis working 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, at £29,367 per annum (£15.06 per hour) plus Inner London Allowance.

What you'll do

• Supervise, support, and develop a team of frontline staff through regular supervisions and team meetings
• Plan and manage rotas, cover absences, and induct new starters
• Contribute to person-centred reviews and support planning for the individuals we support
• Help maintain compliance with all relevant legislation and regulatory standards
• Play an active role in audits and quality assurance across the service
• Contribute to a 24-hour on-call rota covering a range of services in your area

Who we're looking for

• Experience managing or supervising a team of support workers in a social care setting
• A Level 3 qualification in health and social care (or a willingness to work towards one)
• Some experience or knowledge of British Sign Language (BSL)
• Confidence working with support plans, risk assessments, and associated documentation
• A flexible, person-centred approach and a willingness to work across a 7-day rota when required

About Sense

Sense is a leading disability charity, here to break down barriers alongside disabled people with complex needs. We use our knowledge and expertise to deliver personalised, creative and flexible support at every stage of life. Together, we drive change, building a future where everyone has the power, choice and control to live the lives we choose.

We’re proud to be a Disability confident leader and a charity where people can grow their skills and careers in a supportive, flexible environment.

Benefits

• 24 days’ holiday + bank holidays; increasing with length of service
• Matched pension contributions up to 5%.
• Free life assurance
• Cashback and discounts on high street brands (including 10% off Sense shops)
• Travel season ticket loans
• Enhanced sick pay
• Free DBS check (if required)
• £350 refer-a-friend scheme
• Access to 100+ online and face-to-face training courses (including the Care Certificate)
• Free access to the Wisdom wellbeing app

If you’re looking for a role that’s active, meaningful, and full of heart; we’d love to welcome you to the team.

To apply

Please use the link below to complete your application. 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.

Please note to avoid disappointment, we advise you to submit your application as soon as possible as we reserve the right to close posts at any time.

No agency submissions please: any submissions without prior authorisation from the Sense Recruitment Team will be treated as our own and as such no fee will be payable.

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/about-us/equality-and-diversity/

Closing Date

02/06/2026