Compassion Support Manager & Safeguarding Lead

Vineyardcompassion; Coleraine; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A local anti-poverty charity in Northern Ireland is seeking a Compassion Support Manager & Safeguarding Lead. This role requires strong leadership capabilities to manage the Open Door project and provide support to vulnerable individuals and families. The successful candidate will oversee service delivery and hold responsibilities as the Safeguarding Lead. A commitment to social justice and experience in community service are essential. Applications must be submitted by January 5th, 2026.

Qualifications

• Experience in social support and community service roles.
• Strong leadership and management skills.
• Ability to work with vulnerable individuals and families.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Open Door project.
• Oversee the delivery of Compassion Support Services.
• Function as a Designated Safeguarding Officer.

Job description

Are you passionate about social justice, tackling local poverty and seeing people move from crisis to full potential?

Do you enjoy supporting people as they develop healthy, independent living skills, taking a journey alongside them as they deal with issues in their lives which have prevented them from doing this?

As an anti-poverty charity Vineyard Compassion are employing a new staff member to be our Compassion Support Manager & Safeguarding Lead.

The Compassion Support Manager (& Safeguarding Lead) will carry responsibility for the vision, leadership, delivery and development of the Open Door project and wider Compassion Support Services (person centred support). They will lead, develop, and manage staff and service delivery to offer practical help and emotional support to vulnerable individuals and families in the community who are experiencing a range of complex needs. They will also carry responsibility as the VC Safeguarding Lead, both functioning as a Designated Safeguarding Officer and overseeing the other DSO’s.

Download the Job Description at https://www.vineyardcompassion.co.uk/jobs to get the full details of what the role involves. This role requires an Enhanced Access NI check, as it's “Regulated Activity”.

Closing date for applications is Monday 5th January 2026 at 9am.

How to apply:

Interested applicants may apply for the role using the application form with accompanying job description - available at https://www.vineyardcompassion.co.uk/jobs

Completed application forms should be submitted to Hayley Blues-Drummond by email or post before the closing date of Monday 5th January 2026 at 9am.

Email: [e-mail]

Post: Hayley Blues-Drummond, Hope Centre, 10 Hillmans Way, Coleraine, Co Londonderry, BT52 2ED