Reablement Team Leader

Contract Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Additional Payments: 10% Flexibility Payment, Essential Car User Allowance
Medical Clearance - Pre-placement health assessment (PPHA)
Essential Car Documentation- This post is a designated Essential Car User. Therefore, you must always hold a full valid driving licence and provide your own car for use at work. You will receive the Essential Car User Allowance.
Driving Licence - The successful candidate should hold a full clean driving licence as you will be required to drive a vehicle adhering to council regulations.
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 which can be viewed here . We have a policy on the Employment of Ex-Offenders and it is available upon request.
Health or social care or Children or vulnerable adults
This is an exciting opportunity to join Manchester’s Reablement service as a Reablement Team leader D2A Assessor. As a D2A assessor you will work within the Manchester Local care Organisation (MLCO) as a Manchester City Council Employee.
You will take a flexible approach to working, which includes a weekend rota to enable timely assessments and discharges from acute/non acute healthcare settings.
Working collaboratively with directorate/service colleagues and health service colleagues, you will develop and deliver effective reablement and prevention services and implement a city wide approach in relation to the provision of community based services in line with the Care Quality Commission (CQC) standards.
You will work alongside a team of reablement staff that provide direct care to customers in their homes in order to help them regain or maintain their independence and ensuring that the capacity of the team is managed effectively, through rota and performance management, in order to ensure demand for reablement services can be met.
You will support the day to day running and management of the service if required, to support the wider reablement team and according to senior management decisions.
Demonstrates an understanding of the views of others and communicates in a realistic and practical manner using appropriate language and medium, listens attentively to views and issues of others and responds to issues arising.
IT Skills: Ability to use ICT systems to obtain and analyse data and present it effectively through a variety of ICT channels.
Ability to manage people, to lead, 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.
Financial Management skills to work confidently with financial data and make decisions using appropriate financial information, interpreting trends and accounting for risk.
Be willing to work out of hours/ weekends/ evenings and bank holidays on a rota basis
Hold a full driving licence and access to a car for business use
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.
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. 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 new born 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. A Good Employment Charter member - We are committed to offering secure, flexible work and embedding fairness into everything we do. We review pay annually, recognize 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.
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.
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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.
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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. Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check: A criminal record check may be necessary, depending on the role.
Driving Licence: If the role requires driving, we’ll need evidence of your valid driving licence.
Medical Check
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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)
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