# Assistant Manager## Job Information**Band 7 – £35,412 per annum | Full time (37 hours) 12-month fixed term contract** An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Assistant Manager on a 12-month fixed term contract to join our Short Term Support Service (STSS) - Southeast area. This role focuses on supporting the safe delivery of rehabilitation and reablement programmes in the community, with a strong emphasis on client safety, hospital discharge facilitation, and admission avoidance. You will work closely with a dedicated team of Team Supervisors and Reablement Workers, providing clear leadership, introducing innovative ways of working, and driving positive change to help us achieve our goal of delivering outstanding care. Our service is rated “Outstanding” by the CQC and is proud to be an integrated multidisciplinary team, including physiotherapists, occupational therapists, Support Workers, team supervisors, and reablement workers. We also work in close partnership with colleagues across social services, nursing services, and independent providers within the community. As Assistant Manager, you will support the Team Manager in the day-to-day running of the service. You will help ensure consistency of care, maintain high standards, and foster clinical excellence by providing strong and supportive leadership to the team. The role also includes participation in the service’s on-call rota, providing management support out of hours. The role will be based with our Southeast team at Blyth Community Hospital, though you may be required to support across other sites depending on service needs. Northumberland County Council’s (NCC) vision is ‘Land of Great Opportunities’, for current and future generations. We believe there is no better place to live and work. For further information about working for NCC, please visit our website .We have some outstanding benefits and perks to offer you, including: * 26 days annual leave plus public/bank holidays, rising to 31 days after 5 years of service (pro rata for part-time employees)* Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme* Flexi scheme (if applicable) – up to 2 days flexible leave available per month (pro rata for part-time employees)To see all our excellent benefits and perks, please click Stay connected with us on social media to keep up to date with Northumberland County Council’s latest job opportunities.**Facebook**: **LinkedIn**: **Further information** For guidance on completing your application and for information about our Equality and Diversity principles, please see the attached guidance notes. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria. If you have a disability and would prefer to apply in a different format, please see the alternative methods below. This information will be treated as confidential and will only be used to check that you meet the essential requirements of the post. Alternative application format: British Sign Language: For those with speech difficulties or hearing loss: dial 018001 01670 623930 Although we advertise on North East Jobs, and other websites, your application process will be directed to our Tribepad system. Please note that all communication regarding your application for this post will be sent to the email address that you have registered on Tribepad, including your invite to interview if you are shortlisted. Please check your emails regularly, including Spam/Junk, after the closing dates for notifications.**Assistant Manager – Short Term Support Service** ### Assistant Manager* **Salary** £35,412 - £39,152* **Frequency** Annual* **Job Reference** ncc/TP/70/2325/SA* **Contract Type** Fixed Term* **Closing Date** 18 September, 2025* **Job Category** Social Care - Adult Service* **Directorate** Adults, Ageing and Wellbeing* **Location** The Harbour Suite, Blyth Community Hospital, Blyth, United Kingdom* **Posted on** 04 September, 2025
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