Support Manager

We are looking to recruit 2 x37 hour enthusiastic and motivated Support Managers to lead a team delivering high-quality home support services to adults with short-term reablement needs.

In this role, you will play a vital part in helping people maintain independence and remain safely in their own homes through a flexible, person-centred approach., * Leading and managing a team of Support Workers to deliver safe, responsive and high-quality care

• Overseeing support plans tailored to individuals, including those with complex or changing needs
• Ensuring services meet and exceed regulatory standards and best practice
• Managing resources effectively to support efficient service delivery
• Driving performance, quality assurance, and continuous improvement
• Working collaboratively with partners and multidisciplinary teams
• Supporting service development and contributing to strategic planning
• Providing cover for other Support Managers and attending key meetings when required

We’re seeking someone who can bring strong leadership and a passion for delivering excellent care outcomes.

You will have:

• Experience managing or supervising staff in a social care setting
• Experience supporting adults with complex needs
• Strong leadership and team management skills
• Knowledge of social care frameworks and regulatory standards (e.g. CQC)
• Ability to manage resources effectively and drive performance
• Excellent communication and partnership working skills
• Confidence in using IT systems to support service delivery
• Uk driving license, this post requires you to work with staff in the community across the city of Sheffield

Qualification:

• NVQ Level 4 (or equivalent) in Health & Social Care and or management or willingness to work towards it, If you’re passionate about leading teams and improving outcomes for adults in the community, we’d love to hear from you

Full-time employees work 37 hours for 52 weeks of the year and we offer a generous holiday entitlement. We are open to discussions about a wide range of flexible working opportunities which benefit you and the Council, including reduced hour contracts, working part time or as a job share.

If you are appointed to this role, your starting salary will be at the bottom of the grade. If you provide payslip evidence that your basic pay is greater than the bottom of the grade, we will consider starting you at the point of minimum advantage within the grade.

Equality of pay is extremely important to us. All roles at Sheffield City Council are going through an evaluation process which may result in changes to some pay arrangements from 2026. Find out more on our Sheff news page.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all individuals, ensuring a safe and supportive environment for everyone and where appropriate to the role the successful applicant will be required to undertake relevant safeguarding checks.