Assistant Manager - 18.5 Hours
| Posting date: | 22 May 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £21,419.50 to £23,071.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £21,419.50 - £23,071.00, Grade 10, 18.5 hours, Permanent |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 07 June 2026 |
| Location: | Pontefract, West Yorkshire |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Wakefield Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 245964 |
Summary
Are you passionate about making a difference to our citizens and the district that they reside in? Then, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join our team.
About the Role:
To work effectively as part of the management team for the supported living service supporting adults with learning disabilities and complex needs as tenants in their own homes in the community, promoting independence, choice, rights and inclusion.
Key Responsibilities:
To undertake the day to day operational responsibilities for tenants supporting the individuals to live independently in the community.
Responsibility for induction, probation, supervision, identifying and tracking learning and development needs, staff rotas and implementation of Council policy and procedure.
Shared responsibility for up to 100 staff in the Managers absence
Accountability for the safe management of expenditure and income for tenants, including cash, cheques, direct debits, invoices, in relation to their personal finances.
Regular financial audits.
Producing and/or processing manual and electronic data and information and responsible for ensuring accuracy of information, confidentiality and data security.
What will be expected from me?
Flexibility and may necessitate occasional evening and weekend working.
Good keyboarding skills
To support the Manager to ensure safe delivery of the service.
Participate in a telephone on call service on a rota basis with responsibility across the whole service
Essential requirements
Level 3 NVQ in care or diploma in adult social care
Willingness to work towards a Leadership and Management level 3 or 5 qualification
Relevant training to meet the needs of a CQC registered service
Significant experience of working in a similar setting with learning disabilities.
What can I expect?
A competitive salary
Generous holiday entitlement with the option to buy up to 10 extra days of annual leave
Hybrid working (subject to role suitability)
Access to high-quality training programs to advance your career to the next level.
We are committed to supporting the wellbeing of our staff. We recognise that resilient teams need good work life balance as well as supportive leadership.
Discounted and subsidised public transport (Arriva Bus Annual Travel Ticket, Northern Trains Limited (NTL), MetroCard).
Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) and a Shared Cost Additional Voluntary Contributions (AVC) scheme providing a tax efficient way to increase our pension.
Great range of benefits including an Employee Assistant Programme, discounted membership to our excellent leisure facilities with free 12 weeks exercise program, discounts for a range of retail, entertainment, health and leisure providers, a cycle to work scheme, and many more
Want to know more?
If you would like to know more about the role, the recruitment process or working for Wakefield Council, feel free to contact.
Name: Kimk Finnerty
Tel: 01924 302680
E-mail: kfinnerty@wakefield.gov.uk
Join us and make a real impact in the community. Apply today to become a valued member of our team!
About the Role:
To work effectively as part of the management team for the supported living service supporting adults with learning disabilities and complex needs as tenants in their own homes in the community, promoting independence, choice, rights and inclusion.
Key Responsibilities:
To undertake the day to day operational responsibilities for tenants supporting the individuals to live independently in the community.
Responsibility for induction, probation, supervision, identifying and tracking learning and development needs, staff rotas and implementation of Council policy and procedure.
Shared responsibility for up to 100 staff in the Managers absence
Accountability for the safe management of expenditure and income for tenants, including cash, cheques, direct debits, invoices, in relation to their personal finances.
Regular financial audits.
Producing and/or processing manual and electronic data and information and responsible for ensuring accuracy of information, confidentiality and data security.
What will be expected from me?
Flexibility and may necessitate occasional evening and weekend working.
Good keyboarding skills
To support the Manager to ensure safe delivery of the service.
Participate in a telephone on call service on a rota basis with responsibility across the whole service
Essential requirements
Level 3 NVQ in care or diploma in adult social care
Willingness to work towards a Leadership and Management level 3 or 5 qualification
Relevant training to meet the needs of a CQC registered service
Significant experience of working in a similar setting with learning disabilities.
What can I expect?
A competitive salary
Generous holiday entitlement with the option to buy up to 10 extra days of annual leave
Hybrid working (subject to role suitability)
Access to high-quality training programs to advance your career to the next level.
We are committed to supporting the wellbeing of our staff. We recognise that resilient teams need good work life balance as well as supportive leadership.
Discounted and subsidised public transport (Arriva Bus Annual Travel Ticket, Northern Trains Limited (NTL), MetroCard).
Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) and a Shared Cost Additional Voluntary Contributions (AVC) scheme providing a tax efficient way to increase our pension.
Great range of benefits including an Employee Assistant Programme, discounted membership to our excellent leisure facilities with free 12 weeks exercise program, discounts for a range of retail, entertainment, health and leisure providers, a cycle to work scheme, and many more
Want to know more?
If you would like to know more about the role, the recruitment process or working for Wakefield Council, feel free to contact.
Name: Kimk Finnerty
Tel: 01924 302680
E-mail: kfinnerty@wakefield.gov.uk
Join us and make a real impact in the community. Apply today to become a valued member of our team!