Assistant Locality Manager

Hertfordshire; Watford; Hybrid; GBP 36,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Hertfordshire County Council is seeking an enthusiastic Assistant Locality Manager for the Watford Day Services team. The role covers day-to-day operations, supporting the Deputy Locality Manager and ensuring quality day opportunities for adults with disabilities.

You will work across bases in Watford and Abbots Langley, collaborating with colleagues county-wide. Essential qualifications include Health and Social Care Level 3 and a willingness to pursue Level 4, with supervisory experience and

Qualifications

• Health and Social Care Level 3 qualification required.
• Willing to complete Health and Social Care Level 4 after appointment.
• Supervisory experience in a social care or related setting.
• Strong numeracy, literacy and IT skills.

Responsibilities

• Day-to-day operational responsibility for the service and the team.
• Support the Deputy Locality Manager to achieve high-quality day opportunities.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and provide hands-on supervision and line management support.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Numeracy

Literacy

IT skills

Education

Health and Social Care Level 3

Willing to complete Level 4

Job description

# Assistant Locality Manager## Job Introduction**Job Title: Assistant Locality Manager** **Starting Salary:** £35,570 progressing to £38,510 per annum (pro rata for part time) **Hours: 22 (3 days per week)** **Location: Watford** **Contract Type: Permanent** **Directorate: Adult Care Services****About the team**We are currently seeking a highly motivated and committed individual to join our Watford Day Services management team.In this role, you will be working in a highly supportive team, in which your motivation and strategic planning ability will be vital. We support adults with learning disabilities and provide experiences and opportunities designed in collaboration with the people we support with a can-do attitude, building positive relationships, maintaining or improving their independence and developing a sense of belonging. Our team is collaborative, supportive, and committed to continuous improvement. We value each member’s contribution and encourage innovation in how we deliver care working alongside the people we support**About the role**The Day Service Assistant Locality Manager has day to day operational responsibility for the service and the team to ensure we provide a high-quality day opportunities for the people we support. You will support the Deputy Locality Manager to achieve this, through robust quality monitoring to ensure legal and regulatory compliance, whilst providing hands on supervision and line management support.You’ll split your days working across our Learning Disability services which have bases in Abbots Langley and Watford.We are looking for professional, creative, positive and passionate person to help provide support in our Day Services across Hertfordshire. We are a progressive and aspirational team and wish to provide therapeutic and purposeful opportunities to those that live within Hertfordshire.Hertfordshire Day Services offer opportunities for people with learning disabilities, physical disabilities and other special needs to live, learn and work with others of all abilities in an atmosphere of mutual care and respect.**About you**We’re looking for someone with energy and drive to help lead our in-house day services through an exciting period of change. You’ll work closely with colleagues across the County Council, using your problem-solving skills and creativity to guide and support your team. Strong communication, IT skills, and the ability to think on your feet are key, along with a willingness to learn and help others grow. If you’re ready to build trust, share ideas, and make a real difference in a dynamic, forward-thinking service, we’d love to hear from you**Essential:*** Health and Social Care RQF Level 3 and willing to complete the Health and Social Care Level 4 when in post* Supervisory experience working in a social care or related setting (e.g., education or health)* A good standard of numeracy, literacy and IT skills**Desirable*** Experience of leading a team or serviceWe welcome applications from candidates who currently reside in the UK with established proof of right to work documentation. **We are not able to offer sponsorship**at this time for this role.This job role is Level 9. Please locate the job profile here:Job profiles - Health and social careTo hear more about this opportunity please contact [e-mail] for an informal discussion about the role.**Interview Date: 04.12.2026 - in person**Benefits of working for us**How to apply**As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. Ensure your CV is up to date with your employment history (including any employment gaps), and including any training/qualifications. We encourage you to include examples of where you have demonstrated the requirements/criteria in the advert / job profile to allow the panel to fully recognise your skills and abilities. You will have the opportunity to include a short covering paragraph within your application to give us a little more information about your skills, knowledge, and experiences.**Additional information****We are changing**Hertfordshire County Council is undergoing Local Government Reorganisation (LGR), creating a unique opportunity to help shape the future of local services. To find out more, visit https://www.hertfordshire-lgr.co.uk/**Disability Confident**We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.**Safeguarding** This role has been identified as requiring a Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check.**English Fluency**The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required). Further information about the legal requirement can be found here.