Support Manager – Social Care Leadership, Flexible Hours

VONNE (Voluntary Organisations' Network North East); North Tyneside; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-call payments

Annual leave 28-33 days

Pension scheme

Employee Assistance Scheme

Training & progression

Flexible working

Job summary

New Prospects is seeking a Support Manager to lead small staff teams across North Tyneside and Newcastle, ensuring safe, well‑organised and high‑quality support centred on individuals.

You will coach staff, manage safeguarding, plan support and risks, and maintain strong links with families and professionals. A Level 3+ Health and Social Care qualification or equivalent is required; leadership experience is essential.

Qualifications

• Level 3+ Health and Social Care qualification or equivalent.
• Relevant professional qualification such as Social Work, Youth Work or Nursing.

Responsibilities

• Staff supervision and development
• Safeguarding responsibilities
• Support planning and risk management
• Rotas and staffing
• Quality assurance and relationships with families and professionals

Skills

People leadership

Staff development

Communication

Risk assessment

Education

Level 3 Health and Social Care

Social Work/Nursing qualification

Job description

New Prospects is seeking a Support Manager to lead small staff teams across North Tyneside and Newcastle, ensuring safe, well‑organised and high‑quality support centred on individuals.

You will coach staff, manage safeguarding, plan support and risks, and maintain strong links with families and professionals. A Level 3+ Health and Social Care qualification or equivalent is required; leadership experience is essential.