Care team leader – Day Centre – Permanent – Full TimeID: 314934Job Specialism: Operations – EastLocation: BarnetSalary: 27,982 per annum plus Inner London Allowance (3,090 per annum)Closing Date: Monday, 29th June 2026
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 aCare 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.
What you’ll be doing
- 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
Who we’re looking for
- 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
Benefits
- 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 youre looking for a role thats active, meaningful, and full of heart; wed love to welcome you to the team.
About Sense
Sense is 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 leaderand commit to interviewing disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for a role. More information on this can be found here Our commitment as an employer | Sense Careers
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 393 4529 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/
Precise Location: 12 Hyde Close, , Barnet, Greater London, EN5 5TJ, United Kingdom…