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Support Manager – Social Care, Gateshead
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Client:
Defour Partnership Ltd
Location:
Gateshead, United Kingdom
Job Category:
Other
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EU work permit required:
Yes
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Job Reference:
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Job Views:
14
Posted:
12.08.2025
Expiry Date:
26.09.2025
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Job Description:
Job Description
Defour Partnership is working exclusively with a Social Care Charity and due to growth we are recruiting for Support Managers in the Gateshead area.
Do you love working in Social Care and just feel ready for a new refreshing challenge? Where you and your work is valued and you have an opportunity to develop yourself through education and forge a great career within a fantastic environment? Working for a Charity who really invests in their staff and offers great benefits.
Salary up to £35, pa – Monday to Friday – with hybrid working arrangement and fantastic benefits.
The Charity specialises in supporting adults with a range of social care needs across supported living services. The role is pivotal in managing the community relations, delivering exceptional provision for the people they support and is the first line of operational management responsible for quality of provision for Services in the Gateshead, South Tyneside area.
Key duties include:
•Inspire and empower your team for meaningful and impactful support and care.
• Monitor your locations quality and implement improvements.
• Promote safeguarding, meeting KPI’s and compliance with policies.
• Coordinate with professionals and agencies for enhanced support.
• Build and maintain relationship with the people supported, their families and circle of support.
What’s the deal?
• Competitive annual salary: including £ pa min for on call.
• This role is part of the Support Manager’s on call rota for weekend cover. These shifts are scheduled in advance and average around three shifts per month.
• 37 hours per week Monday to Friday.
• Hybrid working, however the ability to travel between locations and Head Office is essential.
• 6 weeks annual leave.
• A supportive culture that puts people at its heart.
• Paid Training, upskilling and career development opportunities.
• Contract work – a fixed role with guaranteed hours – full time and part time available. Workplace locations serviced by public transport links.
• Long service cash awards.
• Early salary draw down system.
• Employee discount (Blue Light Card).
• Referral programme.
• Occupational Sick pay.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Company pension.
• Travel card loans.
• Driving lesson sponsorship scheme.
Requirements
• NVQ in Care Level 5 or equivalent. Someone working towards a level 5 qualification or committed to studying level 5 would be considered
• Experience in staff management and mentoring.
• Experience in managing dispersed regional locations.
• Experience in working with learning disabilities or physical disabilities.
• Strong communication and delegation skills.
• Familiarity with CQC standards, Mental Capacity Act, GDPR
• GCSE or equivalent in Maths and English.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Commitment to quality, integrity, and professionalism.
• Positive and motivating attitude.
• Ability to handle conflict and challenging conversations
For a confidential chat about this opportunity and the next steps please contact Joanne Diver or apply with your cv today.
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