Care team leader - Day Centre

£27,982 per annum plus Inner London Allowance (£3,090 per annum)

Fancy stepping up in care? Are you caring, reliable and ready to lead?

Here at Sense, we support people with complex disabilities to live the life they choose. We are looking for a passionate and motivated person to join our fantastic team as a Care Team Leader at our Day service in Barnet, London. This role is on a full-time, permanent basis, working 37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday, at £27,982 per annum (£14.35 per hour) plus Inner London Allowance (£3,090 per annum).

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 looks different, every session is tailored to the people in the room, and the focus is always on fun, connection, and celebrating the people we support.

• Supervising a team of support workers, including carrying out regular supervision sessions and appraisals
• Coaching and guiding staff to maintain the highest standards of support
• Coordinating activity timetables and ensuring facilitated sessions run smoothly
• Supporting the recruitment and induction of new team members
• Supporting the people we support to take part in meaningful, enjoyable activities and access their communities
• Contributing to person-centred plans and guidelines, working alongside families and other professionals where appropriate
• Assisting the Service Manager in the day-to-day running of the service
• Keeping accurate records and ensuring safeguarding responsibilities are upheld

• Experience of working with adults with learning disabilities or sensory impairment
• Some experience of supervising or mentoring others in a care or support setting
• A positive, person-centred approach and a genuine commitment to empowering the people we support
• Good written communication skills and confidence with documentation and record-keeping
• Hold, or be working towards, a Level 3 Diploma in Health and Social Care
• A commitment to personal development, including a willingness to work towards BSL Level 1

• 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)
• Cycle to work scheme
• 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.

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. For more information please visit: