At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a team to support individuals with sensory loss and learning disabilities.
- Company: Join Sense, a values-led charity making a real difference in people's lives.
- Benefits: Generous holiday, flexible working, training opportunities, and health support.
- Other info: Be part of a diverse community dedicated to empowering those with complex needs.
- Why this job: Make a meaningful impact while developing your leadership skills in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: Experience in health and social care, team management, and a driving licence required.
The predicted salary is between 34671 - 34671 £ per year.
Could you lead a team that changes lives every day? Sense Hub Belfast opened in 2025 and has quickly become one of the most impactful services for people with complex needs in Northern Ireland. We built more than a facility; we built a community. Now we're looking for the right person to lead it. As our Registered Care Manager, you'll be at the heart of a flagship service that supports people with sensory loss and learning disabilities to live full, connected lives through sport, the arts, and the development of real, lasting skills. This is a leadership role with genuine purpose.
Location: Sense Hub, Belfast
Contract: Permanent | 37.5 hours per week (Monday - Friday, including evenings)
Salary: £34,671 per annum
Your required skills and experiences:
- A full UK Driving Licence and use of your own vehicle
- A minimum of four years' practice experience in any health and social care setting, working with one or more of the groups we support
- Experience of supervising and line managing team members in accordance with policy and legislation in the care sector
- Effective communication with stakeholders, commissioners, and people we support
- Working towards or completed a QCF Level 5 Diploma in Leadership for Health and Social Care (Adult Management)
- Some knowledge of BSL and Makaton is desirable
Your duties can include:
- Leading and line managing a team of support staff
- Managing rotas and annual leave
- Delivering a high-quality, person-centred service to people with learning disabilities
- Identifying individual needs and outcomes, and building plans around them
- Supporting individuals in their homes and communities to reach their potential
- Ensuring services meet or exceed Sense's legal and organisational standards
Benefits:
- 24 days holiday + bank holidays; increasing with length of service
- Free Access NI Check
- Free access to over 100 online and face to face training
- Ongoing development opportunities
- Flexible working and family friendly policies
- Employee referral scheme
- Health and well-being support
- Pension Scheme
- Discount scheme
- Free access to the Wisdom mindfulness app
Why work for Sense?
Sense exists for everyone living with complex disabilities, and for everyone who is deafblind. We believe no one should be isolated, left out, or unable to reach their potential, no matter how complex their needs. We're a large, diverse, and values-led charity where people genuinely grow. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. Working at Sense can be incredibly rewarding; we offer the opportunity to work in a large, diverse and successful charity where people can develop their skills, knowledge and careers in a supportive and flexible environment. In addition, we have excellent training and development, the opportunity for you to join our Group Personal Pension scheme and a generous annual leave entitlement.
Ready to make a difference?
To apply, use the link below to submit your application. Your supporting statement is key as managers use it to shortlist against the Person Specification, so take the time to complete it thoroughly. We recommend reading the candidate guidelines, job description, and person specification before applying. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, so please apply as soon as possible. No agency submissions please. Any unsolicited submissions will be treated as Sense's own and no fee will be payable. Sense is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable children and adults. All offers of employment are subject to an enhanced DBS check. Sense NI adheres to the Access NI Code of Practice.
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