Job Description

Job Introduction

Care Supervisor (Adult Social Care - Learning Disabilties) - The Tynedale Centre, Hexham (Day Centre)


Permanent | Full time 37 hours | 28,598 - 31,022 (14.82 - 16.08 per hour)



Are you kind, enthusiastic, caring individual, ready to make a meaningful impact on people's lives? If so, we'd love to welcome you to the team at Tynedale Centre in Hexham.


We are looking for a dedicated Care Supervisor, who is committed to helping maintain a quality service.


Our team at Tynedale centre, Hexham supports adults with learning disabilities and complex needs. Our aim is to empower vulnerable adults by building independence through engaging in educational, social, therapeutic and employment opportunities to broaden life experiences and allow service users to exercise their right to self-determination and choice.


You'll be working in a vibrant, supportive environment where no two days are the same.


The centre is open Monday - Friday, 9am - 4pm.

About the role:

As a Care Supervisor, you will:

Support and guide a team of Care Workers in delivering personalised, empowering care. Carry out regular supervisions and appraisals, providing clear support and guidance to help our Care Workers grow, develop and progress within NCC. Lead by example in creating a safe, engaging and inclusive environment Work closley with service users to promote independence through educational, social, theraputic and employment opportunities Ensure that dignity, choice and individuality remain at the heart of the service


Quote from a current employee:


''Being a Care Worker means understanding the people we work with. Forming bonds and friendships. Creating a happy and fulfilling environment with activities and ideas that give lots of experiences, a sense of joy and achievement for everyone. Raising awareness that everyone is different! Everyone has a different set of skills that when put together can create magic."





If this post appeals to you and you would like to make a difference, then apply to join our dedicated team today!


We welcome you to visit Tynedale Centre for a walk around!

We are hosting a recruitment open morning on Wednesday 30th July from 10:30am. Join us for a friendly tour of the centre, led by our team and service users. Hear first-hand what its like to be part of our team and finish with a cuppa and scones!





For more information on this role and for an informal conversation, please contact Beverley Sproates or Jemma McGinley, Service Manager/deputy on 01434 60524.



Northumberland County Council's (NCC) vision is 'Land of Great Opportunities', for current and future generations. We believe there is no better place to live and work.


For further information about working for NCC, please visit our website here.



Why choose us?


We have some outstanding benefits and perks 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 On the job training A welcome induction to NCC, with regular supervisions and yearly appraisals Staff recognition awards Dedicated Health and Wellbeing portal Run by staff, for staff - join one of our many staff networks (ASD, Armed forces, Enable (disability), Pride, Menopause, Mental Wellbeing, Racial Equality) To see all our excellent benefits and perks, please click here.


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Further information

For guidance on completing your application and for information about our Equality and Diversity principles, please see the attached guidance notes here.


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.