Reablement Assistant Team Leader

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

Job summary

A local council organization in Manchester is seeking an Assistant Team Leader to support community health and care services. This role focuses on team management and ensuring high standards of care for service users. Ideal candidates will have strong communication and organizational skills, along with experience in health and social care. The position offers generous benefits, including holiday allowance and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Burning pension

Enhanced parental and carers leave

Perks and discounts

Learning and growth opportunities

Volunteering leave

Qualifications

• Experience in health and social care support services.
• Knowledge of person-centred care practices.
• Ability to carry out risk assessments.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Reablement Team Leader to deliver effective support to staff.
• Undertake risk assessments to ensure safe care provision.
• Coordinate plans to increase independence for service users.

Skills

Communication skills

Ability to Plan and Organise

Analytical Skills

Problem Solving and Decision-Making skills

Creative Skills

Administrative Skills

ICT Skills

Job description

About The Role

Working Hours: 35 Hours Per Week

Contract Type: Permanent, Full-time

Additional Payments: Casual Car User Allowance

Closing Date: 12 December 2025

Closing time: 11.59pm

Interview Method: Face to Face

This Role is Subject to:

Medical Clearance – Pre-placement health assessment (PPHA)

Casual Car Documentation – The successful candidate will be a designated Casual Car User. Car journeys may be necessary on an occasional basis. If you drive you must hold a full, valid driving licence, provide your own car for use at work and give all necessary documentation. You will receive an allowance per mile of business use.

DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) clearance – This post is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Candidates must apply for an Enhanced DBS check. Information will be kept confidential and is in accordance with the DBS Code of Practice.

Security and Identity Checks – Proof of identity including a recent photograph, full employment history, and evidence of conduct in previous employment relevant to health or social care or children or vulnerable adults.

Role Overview

We have an exciting opportunity within the Manchester Local Care Organisation (MLCO) working within our community health and social care teams across the City. By working better together, using a collaborative approach and building partnerships, we deliver improved care closer to home, supporting the people of Manchester to live healthier, more independent lives.

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Reablement Team as an Assistant Team Leader, providing support to our communities to ensure care is delivered safely and to a high standard.

As an Assistant Team Leader you will actively contribute to the development and management of the Reablement Service, working with stakeholders to achieve citizen outcomes and high standards of care, mindful of community expectations.

For an informal discussion please contact the hiring manager, Nicola Kershaw, Registered Manager, at 0161 234 4621 or [e-mail] to arrange a convenient time to discuss the role.

Responsibilities

You will 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. You will undertake a range of relevant risk assessments prior to commencement of service to ensure the required provision of care can be delivered safely for both citizens and staff.

As a Reablement team Leader you will adopt a person‑centred approach and will co‑ordinate and develop plans to increase independence and raise aspirations for service users.

You will carry out assessments to determine service users’ needs and provide appropriate support to ensure that outcomes are achieved within required timescales, working collaboratively with partner agencies and stakeholders to ensure that service users are able to access community and national services to achieve their identified outcomes.

Attributes and Skills

• Communication skills
• Ability to Plan and Organise
• Analytical Skills
• Problem Solving and Decision‑Making skills
• Creative Skills
• Administrative Skills
• ICT Skills
• If you share Manchester’s clear ambitions, we want to hear from you.

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 vision for a fairer, greener, and healthier city is guided by the Our Manchester behaviours: We listen and understand, we work together and trust each other, we value our differences, we own it and we’re not afraid to try new things, and 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. The leave increases to 31 days after five years of local government service. You can purchase up to two additional weeks.
• Burning pension – Enrolled in the UK’s largest local government pension scheme with life cover of three times your salary as a lump sum.
• Enhanced parental and carers leave – Take advantage of our enhanced family leave options to bond with your new born or support your family during critical life events.
• Perks – Access a range of discounts from saving on the weekly shop to holidays and days out with MCR+; discounts on phone contracts, cycle‑to‑work scheme, free flu jabs and eye tests.
• Learning and growth – Dedicated to nurturing talent with workshops, training sessions, apprenticeships and qualifications, all beginning with a comprehensive onboarding process.
• Good Employment Charter membership – We offer secure, flexible work and embed fairness into everything we do, reviewing pay annually and supporting health and wellbeing.
• Volunteering leave – Up to three days pro‑rate paid volunteering leave in addition to existing benefits.

Creating an Inclusive Team at Manchester City Council

We are dedicated to creating a workspace 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 – The ReciteMe tool can be accessed through the “Accessibility tools” button at the top of our careers page, offering text‑to‑speech, translation, adjustable size and colour.

Guaranteed Assessment Scheme

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

• Members of the Armed Forces, veterans.
• Current or former care leavers.
• Have a disability or long‑term condition.
• Completed the GM Elevate (Leadership Development) Programme or any MCC positive action programme.

When You Join Us

• Workplace adjustment hub providing specialist support, advice and guidance to thrive at work.
• Disabled Staff Network, Neurodiversity Staff Network and Mental Health Staff Network offering a safe inclusive space.
• Strong commitment to ensuring all information adheres to accessibility standards; workplaces are 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 role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route.

Pre‑Employment Checks

• Proof of Right to Work – Provide documentary evidence of your right to work in the UK. Visa sponsorship is not guaranteed.
• References – Provide references from your current and previous employers.
• Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check – A criminal record check may be necessary, depending on the role.
• Driving Licence – If the role requires driving, evidence of a valid driving licence is required.

These checks are an essential 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.

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, applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action.

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