Job Description

Job Introduction

Blyth Riverside Resource Centre Care Supervisor

(Permanent 37hrs PW)


We are looking for a motivated and caring individual to support the Service Manager and Assistant Manager in the day-to-day running of our Day Centre, providing meaningful activities, care and support to adults with learning disabilities, some with complex needs and physical disabilities.


Blyth Riverside Resource Centre is a day service which offers adults with learning disabilities opportunity to learn new skills, meet new people and develop confidence and self-esteem.

About the role

You will:

Work alongside care workers to deliver person-centred care and activity programmes. Supervise, guide and support care staff with keyworking, care planning, reviews and record-keeping. Ensure safe, high-quality care by monitoring risk assessments, care plans, staff training and compliance with policies, CQC standards and NICE guidance. Support in developing and improving activity sessions that meet service users' needs, aspirations and interests. Encourage teamwork, staff engagement and partnership working with external organisations. Help manage daily operations, including timetabling, transport arrangements, and responding to issues, accidents, or incidents. Promote service user involvement, feedback, and advocacy, while supporting customer care and complaints processes.

About you:

A good standard of general education demonstrating numeracy and literacy and a NVQ level 3 in Care equivalent or higher care qualification. Experience in care or support services, ideally with adults with learning disabilities. Strong leadership, communication and organisational skills. Commitment to person-centred care, teamwork and continuous improvement.

Join us in making a positive difference to the lives of our service users who attend the Blyth Riverside Resource Centre.


Northumberland is world-renowned as a visitor destination and an ideal location to strike a perfect work/life balance. There is no better way of enjoying the picturesque scenery and stunning coastline than on an everyday basis!

Why choose us?

We have some outstanding benefits to offer you, including:

26 days annual leave plus public/bank holidays, rising to 31 days after 5 years of service (pro rata for part-time employees) Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme Local government discount schemes available to all employees with offers at local businesses along with various national brands Commitment to work/life balance offering flexibility through various schemes including job sharing, flexible working, term-time only, and compressed hours A range of salary sacrifice schemes are available Staff networks - run by staff, for staff, providing opportunities for peer networking, mutual support, staff development e.g. Apprenticeship, Armed Forces, ASD, Enable (disability), LGBT+, Menopause, Mental Wellbeing, Racial Equality

Further information

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria. If you have a disability and would prefer to apply in a different format, please see the alternative methods below. This information will be treated as confidential and will only be used to check that you meet the essential requirements of the post.


Alternative application format:

British Sign Language: northumberlandcc-cs.signvideo.net

For those with speech difficulties or hearing loss: Text relay service dial 018001 01670 623930


Although we advertise on North East Jobs, and other websites, your application process will be directed to our Tribepad system. Please note that all communication regarding your application for this post will be sent to the email address that you have registered on Tribepad, including your invite to interview if you are shortlisted. Please check your emails regularly, including Spam/Junk, after the closing dates for notifications.