Team manager

Corus Consultancy; North East; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading social care provider in the North East is seeking a Team Manager to oversee a dedicated group of support staff. This role involves ensuring the delivery of person-centred care while maintaining high standards and compliance in health and safety. The ideal candidate will have a Level 3 qualification in Health & Social Care and experience in team management. Excellent communication and leadership skills are essential. The position offers a full-time permanent contract with various benefits including generous leave and training opportunities.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

Paid Wellbeing Days

Enhanced sick pay

Discount platform access

Free counselling services

Opportunities for funded training

Workplace pension scheme

Qualifications

• Experience supporting individuals with learning disabilities and/or mental health needs.
• Background in staff supervision or team management.
• Flexibility to work across weekdays and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Leading and mentoring a team of support staff.
• Ensuring safeguarding practices are upheld.
• Overseeing support plans and health & safety compliance.

Skills

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

IT proficiency

Education

Level 3 Health & Social Care or equivalent

Job description

Contract: Permanent | Full Time (37.5 hours per week)

Are you a strong, compassionate leader ready to make a real difference in adult social care? We're looking for a Team Manager who can lead from the front, inspire excellence, and drive high standards of person-centred support.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Leading and mentoring a team of support staff to deliver safe, person-focused care
• Ensuring safeguarding practices are upheld and concerns are reported appropriately
• Managing staff rotas, performance, and development plans
• Overseeing support plans, risk assessments, and health & safety compliance
• Acting as the main point of contact for professionals, families, and local authorities
• Supporting individuals with access to work, education, or volunteering opportunities
• Carrying out service audits and team meetings to ensure quality standards are met

What You'll Need:

• Experience supporting individuals with learning disabilities and/or mental health needs
• Level 3 Health & Social Care (or equivalent qualification)
• A background in staff supervision or team management
• Great communication, organisational and leadership skills
• IT proficiency and confidence managing systems and records
• Flexibility to work across weekdays, weekends, and take part in on-call duties
• Willingness to travel between local services and attend training

What You'll Get:

• Generous annual leave and 2 paid Wellbeing Days each year
• Enhanced sick pay and maternity/paternity leave
• Time and a half for bank holiday shifts
• Access to a discount platform covering 3,500+ retailers
• Free counselling, occupational health, and physiotherapy services
• Opportunities for fully funded training, apprenticeships, and nationally recognised qualifications
• Long service awards, staff recognition schemes, and career progression opportunities
• Workplace pension scheme and season ticket/travel loan options

We celebrate inclusion and welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds.If you're passionate about enabling people to live independent and fulfilling lives, this is your chance to lead a team that delivers just that.