Assistant Team Manager Reablement
| Posting date: | 13 August 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £46,142.00 to £48,226.00 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 26 August 2025 |
| Location: | Monkton Park, Chippenham, SN15 1ER |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Wiltshire Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 5472 |
Summary
Reablement - Empowering Independence
As a result of continued expansion in the reablement service we are seeking an Assistant Team Manager to work alongside our existing leadership structure. This role is about leadership, collaboration, and making a real difference!
We’re looking for a confident and passionate leader to help shape our Reablement service in Wiltshire.
Reablement is a short-term service that helps people stay independent. Led by therapists, it offers practical support, advice, and equipment to help individuals reach their goals using their own strengths and community resources.
As the Assistant Team Manager, you will guide a skilled team of therapists and social care practitioners, designing creative support plans, supporting people following their discharge from Hospital to reorientate to their home environment and routines which may include new adjustments connect people with their communities, and make sure services are delivered safely, effectively, and in line with professional standards.
Supporting the Team Manager, you will oversee service delivery, provide support in response to queries including case scenarios, supervision of staff, and promoting support integrated working with health partners, voluntary groups, and local services. You’ll also lead on quality assurance and staff development including induction processes and performance management.
We’re looking for someone with strong professional experience in leadership roles across health or social care, who is confident in managing teams, is able to represent the team and Service and an advocate for improving services for those needing our input. You’ll be a clear communicator, a thoughtful, responsive leader, and someone who is committed to quality and inclusion.
To be considered, you must hold a recognised professional qualification in health or social care - such as a degree or diploma in Occupational Therapy (or equivalent) registered is a requirement. You’ll also need a Level 4 management qualification or be able to show equivalent experience in leading or management of staff.
As a result of continued expansion in the reablement service we are seeking an Assistant Team Manager to work alongside our existing leadership structure. This role is about leadership, collaboration, and making a real difference!
We’re looking for a confident and passionate leader to help shape our Reablement service in Wiltshire.
Reablement is a short-term service that helps people stay independent. Led by therapists, it offers practical support, advice, and equipment to help individuals reach their goals using their own strengths and community resources.
As the Assistant Team Manager, you will guide a skilled team of therapists and social care practitioners, designing creative support plans, supporting people following their discharge from Hospital to reorientate to their home environment and routines which may include new adjustments connect people with their communities, and make sure services are delivered safely, effectively, and in line with professional standards.
Supporting the Team Manager, you will oversee service delivery, provide support in response to queries including case scenarios, supervision of staff, and promoting support integrated working with health partners, voluntary groups, and local services. You’ll also lead on quality assurance and staff development including induction processes and performance management.
We’re looking for someone with strong professional experience in leadership roles across health or social care, who is confident in managing teams, is able to represent the team and Service and an advocate for improving services for those needing our input. You’ll be a clear communicator, a thoughtful, responsive leader, and someone who is committed to quality and inclusion.
To be considered, you must hold a recognised professional qualification in health or social care - such as a degree or diploma in Occupational Therapy (or equivalent) registered is a requirement. You’ll also need a Level 4 management qualification or be able to show equivalent experience in leading or management of staff.
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