Deputy Care Manager: Lead a Care Team & Hands-On Support

Sense; West Bromwich; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday entitlement 24 days + BH

Free DBS Check

Training access

Flexible working

Pension scheme

Discount scheme

Wisdom App

Job summary

Sense in West Bromwich is seeking a Deputy Care Manager to support people with complex disabilities. You will work alongside the Registered Care Manager, split your time between admin and hands‑on care, and help ensure every day runs smoothly for the people we support.

This is a full‑time role (37.5 hours per week) with 22.5 hours admin and 15 hours direct care. Salary is £29,367 per year (£15.06 p/h), with ongoing training and development opportunities in a supportive, values‑led environment.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a team in care or support.
• Comfortable providing hands-on care to people with learning disabilities and complex needs.
• Confident with rotas, person-centred planning and admin.

Responsibilities

• Leading and developing the staff team alongside the Registered Care Manager, through supervisions and team meetings
• Planning the rota, covering absence and inducting new starters
• Getting to know the people we support, and shaping their plans and reviews around what matters to them
• Getting hands-on where needed, including 2:1 support
• Joining in with activities like cycling, hydro pool sessions and outdoor trips
• Helping keep the service safe, compliant and running smoothly
• Sharing on‑call cover, with some evenings, weekends and bank holidays

Skills

Team leadership

Hands-on care

Rota planning

Administration

Person-centred planning

Driving licence (Desirable)

BSL (Desirable)

Job description

Sense in West Bromwich is seeking a Deputy Care Manager to support people with complex disabilities. You will work alongside the Registered Care Manager, split your time between admin and hands‑on care, and help ensure every day runs smoothly for the people we support.

This is a full‑time role (37.5 hours per week) with 22.5 hours admin and 15 hours direct care. Salary is £29,367 per year (£15.06 p/h), with ongoing training and development opportunities in a supportive, values‑led environment.