We are looking for driven and passionate people to work with us to deliver real benefits for our residents and businesses and become part of the Knowsley Journey
Assistant Team Manager - Together We care
* Location: Hybrid Working, The Halewood Centre, Roseheath Drive, Halewood, Knowsley, L26 9UH
* Contract: Permanent
* Working Pattern: Full Time
* Hours: 36 hours per week.
* Closing Date: 22/03/2026 at 23:59
* Reference: CVP 0558
Knowsley Council is an award-winning Local Authority, named Local Authority of the Year in the Municipal Journal Awards 2024.
We are an Accredited employer under the Liverpool City Region Fair Employment Charter, demonstrating that we are committed to the principle of fair employment and we are dedicated to providing a healthy, fair, inclusive and just workplace. Come join us and be part of our success.
Are you passionate about providing high quality, safe, person centred support to adults with complex needs, learning disabilities and autism? Do you want to develop your management skills and experience?
This is an exciting time to join Together We Care, as we continue to develop and transform our offer. We are looking for an Assistant Team Manager who can support our commitment to performance, continuous improvement and service growth.
Working as part of the Operational Management Team, Assistant Team Managers provide oversight and management for the day-to-day operational delivery of any designated team(s) within Together We Care, including Supported Living, Respite and Day Services; the post holder may be required to work in any of the areas listed as an Assistant Team Manager as needed.
You will need to demonstrate an ability to manage safety, quality, and performance across services, including Care Quality Commission regulated and inspected provision. Developing individual plans, managing risk and knowledge of safeguarding processes will be required. You will be confident in multi-agency working and be able to develop professional networks.
With skills and experience to manage, supervise and monitor teams, you will be required to support Team Managers and Registered Managers in the effective and compliant delivery of regulated services.
Well-developed knowledge and skills in using relevant IT systems are required.
You will have at least a NVQ Level 3 In Adult Health and Social Care, a Diploma level 5, Leadership and Management in Adult Social Care, or be willing to work towards this qualification.
At Knowsley Council we will consider requests for flexible working. For most roles, the following types of flexibility are usually possible: flexible hours, working from home, compressed hours, part-time.
We promote applications from all sections of the community, regardless of background, belief, or identity, recognising the value that diversity brings to our organisation. We particularly welcome applications from individuals from Black and Minority Ethnic backgrounds and candidates with disabilities as we acknowledge their underrepresentation in our workforce.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the specified date should we receive sufficient applicants.
At Knowsley we value our applicants and want them to feel well-informed and welcomed. If you have any questions about this specific job role or what it is like to work at Knowsley, please contact:
June Jenkins - Team Manager / June.Jenkins@knowsley.gov.uk / Tel: 07810053348
If you are intersted in this post, please upload your CV along with a supporting statement as one document in PDF or Word format. Your CV and supporting statement should be tailored to reflect the competencies within the person specification.
Please note if a CV and supporting statement does not reflect the person specification it is unlikely to be shortlisted.
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