Priority Candidates will be considered in the first instance Wigan Council Wigan Life Centre College Avenue Wigan WN1 1NJ Salary: Grade 11, 24,641 - 26,730 per annum. 18.5 hours per week (Job Share) Permanent We're on a journey to build a workforce reflective of our Borough. We are committed to fostering diverse teams where everybody can bring their authentic selves to work and feel that they belong. If you want to work for a Council where everybody is encouraged to meet their full potential and make a difference in our neighbourhoods, we would love to hear from you! Your role : The Community Adult Front door is a new and forward-thinking team built on a multidisciplinary approach to the effective triage and management of referrals for adult social care support. In this role you will have responsibility for the new Community Adult Front door team (CAF) embedding an asset-based approach in ensuring our residents receive the right support at the right time, with a focus on early intervention, prevention, independence, and safety. You will ensure effective and efficient day to day operation of the service, its development and performance, alongside the wellbeing of the team. You will also be responsible for the direct line management of key, identified professional roles. About you : We re looking for someone who has a management qualification at NVQ Level 5 or equivalent managerial experience, with a willingness to undergo NVQ Level 5 qualification. Driven and confident at working in a fast-paced environment, you will have experience of managing a team with a proven ability to lead and motivate others. You will understand budgetary impacts and have the ability to work in partnership to develop the trust and co-operation of a broad spectrum of partners and colleagues. Occupational Therapy degree or diploma and registration with HCPC is desirable or experience of working with therapists/Early Intervention services, as well as social care teams. About us: Wigan Council has been voted Overall Council of the Year at the APSE (Association for Public Service Excellence) Awards. We are signed up to the Greater Manchester Continuous Service Commitment ensuring that your service will be continuous or 'unbroken' between the supporting organisations. The Progress with Unity plan is a place movement for change for the next decade, bringing a new era for Wigan Borough. It draws on the strengths of our individual organisations, recognising that together we can achieve much more for our communities by delivering on our 2 place missions; create fair opportunities for all children, families, residents and businesses and make our towns and neighbourhoods flourish for those who live and work in them. The multi-disciplinary team consists broadly of Occupational Therapy, Social Care, Reablement and Assistive technology staff, as well as Customer Service Advisors and Coordinators who handle calls/screen and prioritise referrals. The team aims to respond to urgent need and to maximise opportunities for independence, prevention services, information advice and signposting. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role working as part of a multi-disciplinary team, promoting a joined-up approach within the team and with wider partners to achieve the best outcomes for our residents. Here at Wigan, we are proud to support flexible working patterns, when the service can accommodate this. We also take a blended approach to where we work, depending on the work we do. This may include working from home, the office, or the community. We like to thank our employees for their hard work and commitment by giving them the opportunity to access a range of exclusive rewards and benefits click here to find out more about working for TeamWigan. To be appointed to this role you must be able to prove your right to work in the UK. Please visit the link below to check you qualify to apply. Please note, at present we are not a licenced sponsor. Prove your right to work to an employer: Overview - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) Prove your right to work to an employer For an informal discussion about this role, please contact Kathryn Robinson on kathryn.robinson@wigan.gov.uk. Interview dates: Priority candidates: 3 rd December 2025 Internal / External candidates: 17 th December 2025 This position is subject to Enhanced Disclosure Procedures plus adults barred list check The employer is committed to safeguarding To view the details relating to this position, please click the links below: