Registered Care Manager
| Company: | Sense |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £34,671.00 per annum |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | BA14 0HB |
| Working pattern: | On-site |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 28 Oct 2026 |
| Closing date: | 11 Nov 2026 |
Summary
Ready to lead with compassion and inspire with purpose?
At Sense, we believe everyone should have the power, choice and control to live the life they choose. We work alongside disabled people with complex needs to break down barriers, drive change and create opportunities for everyone to take part in the things that matter to them.
We are looking for a Registered Care Manager to lead our small residential home in Trowbridge, Wiltshire, rated Good by CQC. You will work alongside a dedicated Deputy Manager and Support Workers in a close knit home where knowing each person as an individual, and enabling them to live life on their own terms, is at the heart of everything we do.
This is a permanent role, 37.5 hours per week, with a salary of £34,671 per annum (£17.78 per hour). Your shift pattern will vary. A full UK manual driving licence is essential, as company vehicles are used for appointments, activities and trips, but you do not need your own.
We are looking for someone who:
Has previous management experience in a care setting, such as residential care, supported living or community services
Leads with compassion and confidence, building a culture where colleagues feel supported, accountable and empowered to do their best
Puts people at the heart of every decision, so they have choice, control and dignity, however they communicate
Takes ownership of quality and compliance, balancing the detail with the bigger picture and turning CQC requirements and audits into improvements that last
Is adaptable, solution focused and resilient, and sees potential, not limitations
Will use British Sign Language (BSL) to communicate, with Sense providing or funding training if you need it
Holds an NVQ Level 5 in Leadership for Health and Social Care, or is willing to work towards it, which Sense can fund
Above all, you will have the courage to challenge poor practice, the humility to keep learning and the determination to make a positive difference every day.
Knowledge or experience of supporting people with multiple sensory impairments, physical disabilities and/or learning disabilities, including autism, would be an advantage.
This role might include:
Leading the day to day running of the service, so support is safe, responsive, person led and high quality
Leading, supervising and mentoring the team, and working closely with the Deputy Manager
Managing rotas, records and systems so everything stays accurate and up to date
Overseeing CQC compliance, audits and improvement plans
Promoting person centred approaches that recognise communication differences, sensory needs and preferences, and supporting the team to respond to behaviours of concern with a focus on each person’s wellbeing
Working with families and other professionals to deliver consistent, meaningful support
Benefits
When you join Sense, you'll have access to a range of benefits, including:
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, including 10% off at Sense charity shops.
Cycle to work scheme.
Travel season ticket loans.
Enhanced sick pay.
Free DBS check if your role requires one.
A £350 refer-a-friend scheme.
Free access to the Wisdom App, supporting mindfulness and wellbeing.
About working at Sense
Sense is a leading disability charity here to break down barriers alongside disabled people with complex needs. That's why we're committed to increasing the number of disabled people working across our organisation and creating an environment where everyone can thrive.
We actively encourage disabled people to apply for our vacancies and believe that a diverse range of perspectives, experiences and talents makes us stronger.
We know there's always more we can do to become a truly inclusive employer, and we're working together to achieve that. Join us and help create the change thousands of disabled people with complex needs and families told us they want to see: a world without limits.
If you need us to adjust our recruitment process to help you access our vacancies, then please get in touch with a member of the talent acquisition team. We are a Disability Confident Leader and commit to interviewing disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for a role.
More information can be found on our commitment as an employer.
Ready to join us?
If you believe that everyone should have the opportunity to make their own choices, be included in their community and live life on their own terms, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today and become part of a team working alongside disabled people to create a world without limits.
How to apply
Managers will use your supporting statement to shortlist candidates for interview against the person specification. It is therefore important that you complete this section thoroughly.
We recommend reading the candidate guidelines, job description and person specification, available at the bottom of this advert, before applying.
Please submit your application as soon as possible, as we reserve the right to close vacancies at any time.
No agency submissions please. Any submissions without prior authorisation from the Sense Recruitment Team will be treated as our own, and no fee will be payable.
If you require further assistance, please contact the Recruitment Team on 0121 393 4529 or recruitment@sense.org.uk.
Safeguarding, equality and inclusion
Sense is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of 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 disabled candidates.
Sense is committed to equality of opportunity and to promoting and celebrating the diversity of our staff, volunteers and the people we work alongside.
We value everyone's contribution and are committed to creating an inclusive environment where people are respected, listened to and have opportunities to participate fully.
We welcome applications from talented people from all sections of the community who share our values and our belief that every disabled person should be able to take part in life, make choices and be included in their community.
For more information, visit Sense Equality and Diversity.
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