Deputy Manager - Residential Service

Could you be a Sense Deputy Manager?
We are looking for a passionate and motivated Deputy Manager to work across two of our fantastic residential services in Leeds.
Bramley Service - supports 4 adults with dual sensory needs and disabilities.
Pudsey Service – supports 3 adults with dual sensory needs and disabilities.
Both services are located in a lovely residential area and are walking distance to nearby shops and around 15 minutes from Leeds City Centre and accessible via public transport.
This is a permanent role , working 37.5 hours per week with a salary of £25,918 per annum .
As a Deputy Care Manager, you will provide a customised, responsive, and high-quality service to people with complex disabilities including sensory impairments. You will be a frontline supervisor, supporting the manager to effectively manage a team of staff to deliver person centred, specialist services.
You will need to have a sound knowledge of person-centred planning, rota planning and staff management/development. We would like to hear from you if you are a committed, flexible, and enthusiastic team player who is able to coach and mentor a team of support workers. You will be IT literate and able to undertake some administration duties. We’re looking for enthusiastic applicants who are:
Positive, with a can-do attitude.
Committed, flexible team player.
Passionate about enhancing other people’s lives.
Knowledge of person-centred planning and health and safety
Experience of supervision and development of staff teams
Have a full manual UK license and must be willing/able to drive our vehicles.
Previous experience in the management of services and understand the legislation and requirements that governs us from CQC.
Knowledge of multi-sensory impairments / learning difficulties is beneficial.
Full person specification is attached below. No two days will be the same
Here at Sense, we support people with complex disabilities to live the life they choose. Your priority will be empowering the people you support to live an independent life. This role in Leeds 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
Everyone we support is an individual, so their care is as unique as they are. You can see a more detailed description of duties in the job description attached at the bottom of this advert. Why work for Sense?
Sense is a national disability charity supporting everyone who is deafblind or has complex disabilities. We believe everyone should be able to take part in life, no matter their disability.
Our work empowers thousands of people who are deafblind or have complex disabilities to communicate, experience the world and fulfil their potential.
Work at Sense can be demanding and so isn’t for everyone, but it is also incredibly rewarding and valuable. Take a look at the video below to see why we do what we do. 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.
Ongoing development opportunities (such as our award winning Growing Stronger Leaders Together programme). Ready to make a difference?
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 415 6735 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/