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Social Care Team Manager

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Barnard Castle

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GBP 28,000 - 31,000

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Job summary

A leading organization in social care is looking for a passionate and experienced Social Care Team Manager in Barnard Castle. This permanent role involves overseeing a supported living service, focusing on the individual needs of adults with learning disabilities, and promoting a positive workplace culture. With competitive benefits and an onboarding bonus, this role is perfect for those ready to make a significant impact in the community.

Benefits

33 days annual leave including bank holidays
Onboarding bonus of £500
Flexible working
NEST pension scheme
Healthcare benefits
Lifestyle and leisure discounts
Employee assistance programme
Award and recognition for long service

Qualifications

  • Experience in Learning Disability services required.
  • Previous role as Team Manager within a CQC regulated service preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee a supported living service providing care for 9 individuals.
  • Ensure safe delivery of service and promote customer rights.

Skills

Caring
Leadership
Empathy
Organisational skills
IT proficiency

Education

Level 5 qualification in Leadership and Management

Job description

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Posted:

09.07.2025

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23.08.2025

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Job Description:

Social Care Team Manager

Location: Barnard Castle, County Durham
Salary: £28,574 - £30,066 (Per annum pro rata) + Onboarding payment £500
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 30 hours per week
Advertising End Date: We reserve the right to withdraw this vacancy when we feel we have enough suitable candidates

Benefits - We Are Offering:

33 days annual leave, including bank holidays increasing with length of service,
Onboarding bonus: £500 paid upon completion of probation period,
Flexible working,
NEST pension scheme,
Healthcare benefits - Free optical, dental, physiotherapy, podiatry treatments, osteopathy and reflexology.
Lifestyle and leisure discounts for the gym, leisure, cinema, shopping and holidays.
Free access to round the clock employee assistance programme for advice and counselling services.
Award and recognition for long service.

Do you have experience in Learning Disability services

Have you previously held a Team Manager role within a CQC regulated service If so, we would be delighted to hear from you.

We are seeking a Team Manager to oversee a supported living service in Barnard Castle, County Durham, providing a home for 9 individuals.

We are looking for someone who:

Is Experienced, caring and passionate in making a difference to adults with a Learning Disability
Can be responsible for the safe delivery of the service
Has the focus on driving customers goals, outcomes and aspirations
Can promote the rights of each customer
Is a strong leader, supportive, has empathy and is organised
Is innovative in their approach
Is able to embrace a positive workplace culture
Is competent with IT software
Is willing to learn and mentor colleagues

Our mission is to support people and communities to learn, grow, and thrive, with kindness at the core of everything we do.
Working at Oaklea means enjoying a healthy work-life balance with flexible working options, including a mix of remote and on-site work, alongside some on-call duties on a rota basis.

You may be required to travel to various locations across County Durham, so the ability to travel independently is essential. Ideally, you will hold a Level 5 or higher qualification in Leadership and Management. We also offer a company training plan to support your development in this role.

As part of our wider management team, you will help drive change and share best practice across the organisation in support of both our customers and employees.

If you're ready for a rewarding challenge and a career with Oaklea, we would love to meet you!

If you would like to be a part of a caring and supportive organisation that puts the customer at the centre of all we do, we would love to hear from you, click on APPLY' today forwarding a recent copy of your CV for consideration in the first instance.

An Enhanced DBS will be required for each successful candidate (Paid for by Oaklea, T&Cs apply)

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