Assistant Reablement Team Leader

Old Moat; Manchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government organization in Manchester is seeking an Assistant Reablement Team Leader to support a team in delivering effective community health services. The role involves overseeing daily operations, conducting risk assessments, and ensuring a smooth running of services for vulnerable adults. Candidates should possess relevant health or social care qualifications, excellent communication and organizational skills, and experience in team management. This is a full-time permanent position with competitive benefits including generous leave and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Participation in local government pension scheme

Enhanced parental leave

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Understanding of the views of others and ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to organize work schedules and prioritize tasks.
• Capability to analyze data and present information clearly.
• Experience in staff management and motivation.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Reablement Team Leader in delivering effective support.
• Undertake risk assessments to ensure safe service delivery.
• Manage the day-to-day operations of the team.

Skills

Effective communication

Organizational skills

Data analysis

Problem solving

Ability to motivate staff

Education

Relevant health or social care qualifications

Tools

ICT systems

Job description

About The Role

Working Hours: 35 Hours Per Week
Contract Type: Permanent / Full-Time
Additional Payments: Casual Car User Allowance
Closing Date: 11.59pm, 6 February 2026

bThis Role is Subject to -

Legal right to work: In accordance with Home Office guidance, successful candidates must evidence their right to work in the UK before commencement of employment. This is not a role we consider to be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route based on Manchester City Council policy. Candidates are therefore encouraged to consider their own right to work options without the requirement for Manchester City Council sponsorship.

DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) clearance – this post is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (amended in 2013). Appointable candidates will be required to apply for an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Information provided by you or the DBS will be dealt with in a confidential manner and in accordance with the DBS Code of Practice. We have a policy on the Employment of Ex‑Offenders and it is available upon request.

Casual Car Documentation – The successful candidate will be a designated casual Car User which means that car journeys may be necessary on an occasional basis, but are not essential to the role. If you do drive, you must always hold a full valid driving licence and provide your own car for use at work, as well as provide all the appropriate documentation. You will receive an allowance per mile of business use.

Medical Clearance – Pre-placement health assessment (PPHA).

Evidence of conduct in previous employment concerned with the provision of services relating to health or social care or children or vulnerable adults.
Proof of identity including a recent photograph.
Full Employment history.

Manchester Local Care Organisation (MLCO) has been established by the partner (Manchester City Council, Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, Greater Manchester Mental Health Service NHS Trust and Manchester Primary Care Partnership) to integrate, plan and manage community health and social care across the City.
By working better together, we are bringing community health and social care services together in our 12 neighbourhoods to form integrated Neighbourhoods Teams (INTs). Our INTs will drive our collaborative approach, developing partnerships and building on existing community assets to facilitate improved delivery specific to each neighbourhood.
We will be able to provide improved care closer to home and to support the people of Manchester to live healthier, more independent and fulfilling lives and be part of a thriving and supportive community. Your role is deployed into MLCO by your employer: Manchester City Council.

Reablement is a community based team within Manchester, supporting our citizens to remain in their own homes and increase their independence. The role of Assistant Reablement Team Leader is to assist the Reablement Team Leader to deliver effective support to a team of staff, ensuring the smooth day-to‑day running of the service and effective use of resources to maximise service delivery and improve customer outcomes.

The role holder will support the Reablement Team Leader to undertake a range of relevant risk assessments prior to commencement of service to ensure the required provisions of care can be delivered safely for both the customer and staff, ensuring all medication risk assessments and environmental risk assessments are completed.

Please see role profile for further details.
The role is based at Trafford House, Wythenshawe and is full time working Monday to Friday between the hours of 8am and 18:00.

About the Candidate

We would love to hear from you if you can:

• Demonstrate an understanding of the views of others and communicate in a realistic and practical manner using appropriate language and medium, listen attentively to views and issues of others and respond to issues arising.
• Ability to organise own time effectively, creating own work schedules, prioritising, preparing in advance and setting realistic timescales for own self and others.
• Ability to use ICT systems to obtain and analyse data and present it effectively through a variety of ICT channels.
• Ability to analyse situations, diagnose problems, identify the key issues, establish and evaluate alternative courses of action and produce a logical, practical and acceptable solution.
• Ability to complete observation, manage and motivate staff to high levels of performance in order to achieve change and maximise staff potential and contribution to the achievement of identified aims and objectives. Can also lead and plan the work of the team which deals with more diverse issues.
• Ability to work confidently with financial data and make decisions using appropriate financial information, interpreting trends and accounting for risk.

Desirable requirements that would be useful in this role:

• Communication skills: Able to effectively transfer key and complex information to all levels of staff, adapting the style of communication as necessary and ensuring that this information is understood.
• Planning and Organising: Excellent time management skills, creating own work schedules, prioritising, preparing in advance and setting realistic timescales for self and others. Has the ability to visualise a sequence of actions needed to achieve a specific goal and how to estimate the resources required.
• Analytical Skills: Able and confident to resolve complicated queries in their area of knowledge using logical thinking to explain reasoning behind decisions or actions taken.
• Problem Solving and Decision Making: Able to use information, knowledge and analytical skills in a structured way to identify options and enable robust decisions to facilitate high quality service delivery.
• Creative Skills: Ability to think creatively and provide innovative solutions to problems. Has ability to develop new approaches to finding solutions outside of existing parameters.
• Administrative Skills: A good level of literacy and numeracy skills to manage the maintenance of customer records.
• ICT Skills: Ability to use multiple applications, systems and associated software packages.

For an informal discussion, please contact the hiring manager, Albert Ndhlovu, at 07940758442 and [e-mail] to arrange a convenient time to discuss the role.

About Us

We’re the local council for one of the UK’s most vibrant and diverse cities.

Working for Manchester isn’t just a job – it’s an opportunity to contribute to a city that leads change and transforms lives. Whether it’s strengthening communities or driving innovation in public services, you’ll play a vital role in creating opportunities and shaping a brighter future for everyone.

Our Manchester is our vision for a fairer, greener, and healthier city – a vision shaped by the people of Manchester. It guides everything we do at the Council and is brought to life through the Our Manchester behaviours:

• We take time to listen and understand
• We work together and trust each other
• We show that we value our differences and treat each other fairly
• We ‘own it’ and we’re not afraid to try new things
• We’re proud and passionate about Manchester

Benefits we offer

• Generous holiday allowance – Enjoy up to 26 days annual leave per year plus bank holidays. Increasing to 31 days after five years of local government service. Want more leave? You can purchase up to two additional weeks.
• A buzzing pension – You’ll be enrolled in the UK’s largest local government pension scheme, with plenty of options to top up your benefits. Includes life cover of three‑times your salary as a lump sum.
• Enhanced parental and carers leave – Take advantage of our enhanced family leave options, designed to provide ample time for you to bond with your newborn or support your family during critical life events.
• Brilliant perks – Access a range of discounts, from saving on the weekly shop to holidays and days out with MCR+. Plus discounts on phone contracts, cycle to work scheme, free flu jabs and eye tests, and more.
• Learn and grow – We are dedicated to nurturing talent and providing you with the tools to thrive. Take part in a diverse set of learning opportunities, from workshops and training sessions through to apprenticeships and qualifications. All this begins with our comprehensive onboarding process.
• A Good Employment Charter member – We are committed to offering secure, flexible work and embedding fairness into everything we do. We review pay annually, recognise three trade unions, and are constantly working to offer the best possible health and wellbeing support throughout all stages of your working life.
• Up to 3 days volunteering leave – Give back to the community with three days pro‑rate of paid volunteering leave, in addition to existing benefits.

Creating an Inclusive Team at Manchester City Council

At Manchester City Council, we’re dedicated to creating a workplace that truly reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. We actively welcome applications from people of all ages and backgrounds, particularly from Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic communities, Disabled people and young people.

Support During the Process

• Interview Adjustments – Let us know if you need any adjustments to demonstrate your suitability during the interview.
• Accessible Formats – Our ReciteMe tool can be accessed through the “Accessibility tools” button at the top of our careers page. This tool offers features like text‑to‑speech, translation into multiple languages, and adjustable text size and colour to make our site more accessible for everyone.

Guaranteed Assessment Scheme

We guarantee assessments for applicants who meet the recruiting panels minimum shortlisting requirement for the role and identify with at least one of the criteria below:

• Members of the Armed Forces members or veterans
• Current or former care leavers
• Have a disability or long‑term condition

When You Join Us

We’re a Disability Confident Employer, offering:

• A workplace adjustment hub which provides specialist support, advice and guidance to ensure you have the adjustments needed to thrive at work.
• Disabled Staff Network, Neurodiversity Staff Network and Mental Health Staff Network that provides a safe inclusive space to share experiences and opportunities to influence council practice.
• A strong commitment to ensuring all information adheres to accessibility standards and that our workplaces are accessible and disability‑friendly.

For more information about the role or any adjustments, email [e-mail].

What we will need from you if you're successful

In accordance with Home Office guidance, successful candidates must evidence their right to work in the UK before commencement of employment. This is not a role we consider to be eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route based on Manchester City Council policy. Candidates are therefore encouraged to consider their own right to work options without the requirement for Manchester City Council sponsorship.

Pre‑Employment Checks

As a guide, these checks may include:

• Proof of Right to Work
• References
• Proof of Qualifications
• Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check
• Medical Check

These checks are an important part of our commitment to ensuring the safety and security of our workforce and the community we serve.

Other relevant information

We want everyone to be able to be themselves at work and give their best. If you need additional support to undertake the duties of the role, we’ll make every effort to source any necessary aids, adaptations or equipment. If, however, any task proves to be unachievable, we will look at redesigning parts of the role.

For more information about the role, please ensure that you read the role profile attached.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Artificial Intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action.

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