Assistant Locality Manager

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; Weymouth (MA); On-site; USD 49,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to 35 days annual leave

Salary advance scheme

Employee assistance programme

Long service awards

Discounted health and dental cover

Life assurance

Season ticket loans

Job summary

Dimensions is seeking an Assistant Locality Manager in Weymouth to support across three settings, including Complex Care and an Outreach provision. You will help lead, motivate and develop a team of Support Workers, ensuring high-quality, person-centred services and continuity when the Locality Manager is absent.

The role suits an experienced social care professional who shares Dimensions' values and is ready to develop leadership skills within a supportive, values-driven organisation.

Qualifications

• Experience of working with people with a wide range of needs, for example, autism and complex learning disabilities.
• Up-to-date knowledge of the personalisation agenda and active support provision
• Willingness to work towards a Diploma Level 3 in Health and Social Care/Leadership and Management for Care Services

Responsibilities

• Support a Locality Manager to deliver high-quality, person-centred services across three settings in Weymouth.
• Lead, motivate and develop a team of Support Workers to maintain excellent standards of support.
• Undertake delegated management tasks during off-rota time and deputise for the Locality Manager when required.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Social care experience

Education

Diploma Level 3 in Health and Social Care/Leadership and Management for Care Services

Job description

Working across three different settings, including Outreach Provision

Why join Dimensions?

Dimensions is proud to be one of the very few social care organisations accredited as a Great Place to Work® 2026. We are committed to creating a positive, inclusive workplace where colleagues are valued, supported and empowered to make a real difference every day.

Are you passionate about supporting people with learning disabilities, autism and/or mental health needs? Are you ready to take the next step in your social care career?

We are looking for an Assistant Locality Manager to join our award-winning team in Weymouth, supporting across three settings, including Complex Care and an Outreach provision. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced care professional who shares our values of Integrity, Partnership, Respect, Courage and Ambition and is ready to help lead and inspire a dedicated team.

As Assistant Locality Manager, you will play a key role in supporting the Locality Manager to deliver high-quality, person-centred services that enable people to live fulfilling and independent lives. You will help lead, motivate and develop a team of Support Workers, ensuring excellent standards of support are maintained across all services.

Alongside your frontline responsibilities, you will undertake a range of delegated management tasks during your off-rota time, helping to ensure the smooth and effective operation of the services. You will also deputise for the Locality Manager during periods of absence, providing leadership and continuity for both colleagues and the people we support.

This role is ideal for someone with previous experience in social care who is looking to develop their leadership skills within a supportive and values-driven organisation.

The total annual pay for the role is currently £37,299.52 made up of a basic salary of £33,155.13 plus an additional 12.5% annual allowance for 30 off rota hours of £4,144.39.

About you

You already have proven professional qualities, including:

- Experience of working with people with a wide range of needs, for example, autism and complex learning disabilities.

- Up-to-date knowledge of the personalisation agenda and active support provision

- The willingness to work towards a Diploma Level 3 in Health and Social Care/Leadership and Management for Care Services

The rewards

- Up to 35 days' annual leave entitlement (including bank holidays)

- We offer a salary advance scheme where you can access up to 50% of the money you've earned before payday.

- Employee assistance programme

- Long service awards

- Discounted health and dental cover

- Life assurance

- Season ticket loans

For more information visit www.dimensions-uk.org/careers

- An enhanced DBS disclosure will be required for this role, the cost of which will be incurred by Dimensions.

- We welcome applications from everyone who has the right to work in the UK, and value diversity in our workforce

- If a driving licence is required for this role you will need to produce a copy of the driving licence at the onboarding stage.

- As Disability Confident Leaders , we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy - Dimensions has been awarded this symbol by Jobcentre Plus to recognise our commitment towards the employment, retention, training and career development of disabled employees

- As part of our commitment to making reasonable adjustments we can offer support to complete your application. Please contact the Resourcing Consultant Team on 03003039150.

- We now have British Sign Language (BSL) translated videos for all of our recruitment communications.

Use of AI in the recruitment process:

AI can help you research and refine your application, but everything you submit should reflect your genuine skills and experience. Please ensure your application represents your own voice and abilities.

If you use assistive technology or require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, we are committed to supporting you where we can. Please let us know in advance so we can ensure appropriate arrangements are in place.

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About Disability Confident Disability Confident is a government scheme. It encourages employers to recruit and retain disabled people and those with long term health conditions.

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