Building Independence Team Leader

Working Hours: 35 Hours per week

Contract Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Additional Payments: 10% Flexibility Payment, Essential Car User Allowance

Closing Date: 3 February 2026

Closing time: 11.59pm

Interview Method: In Person (Face to Face)

This role involves meeting the following requirements:

• Qualification - Hold or willing to undertake the Care Certificate and minimum level 4 or equivalent qualification or be willing to work towards this within 6 months of starting the role.
• Essential Car Documentation - This post is designated Essential Car User. You must hold a full valid driving licence and provide your own car for use at work. You will receive the Essential Car User Allowance.
• Driving Licence - The successful candidate should hold a full clean driving licence as you will be required to drive a vehicle adhering to council regulations.
• Medical Clearance - Pre-placement health assessment (PPHA).
• DBS clearance - This post is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (amended in 2013). Appointable candidates will be required to apply for an Enhanced DBS check. Information provided will be dealt with confidentially and in accordance with the DBS Code of Practice which can be viewed here. We have a policy on the Employment of Ex-Offenders and it is available upon request.
• Evidence of conduct in previous employment related to health/social care or work with children or vulnerable adults; Proof of identity including a recent photograph; Full employment history.

We are building a new Building Independence team within Reablement within the MLCO. The service will offer a broad Reablement and Enablement offer to a diverse cohort of individuals, with a trained team of leaders and support workers to help individuals make lifelong sustainable changes to achieve goals. The integrated provision will support cohorts from mental health, learning disabilities, autism, neurodiversity and residential provision. The successful candidates will join a service that aims to help people achieve their goals and return to independence.

The post holder will be responsible for line-managing a team of up to 12 staff, including appraisals and performance management, and adhering to policies and procedures in line with line management.

The post holder will undertake duty and referral tasks, triaging referrals and completing risk assessments, while liaising with partners and stakeholders to ensure risks are managed and safeguarding procedures are in place to protect individuals and staff.

The post holder will work in a person-centred way to ensure positive outcomes for vulnerable individuals and provide resources and advice to help individuals reach agreed goals.

The post holder will be responsible for ensuring the service meets the requirements of CQC policies and procedures and will undertake regular audits to ensure accountability and quality of service provision.

The candidate will be able to work on a rota including early and late shifts. Hours of operation for the service are 7.30am-10pm, Monday to Sunday (including bank holidays). The role operates on an 11-week rota to cover these hours and attracts a 10% flexibility payment.

The candidate should have the following attributes:

• Excellent leadership skills; able to set positive examples
• Ability to deal with emergencies and resolve problems
• Adaptability and openness to new ideas
• Broad knowledge base and ability to make informed decisions
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to set standards within the team and organisation
• Well organised and proactive
• Ability to manage workload and delegate effectively
• Flexible and resilient; able to inspire and foster collaboration
• Ability to establish clear processes and structures to meet targets and objectives
• Ability to prioritise tasks and allocate resources wisely with realistic timelines

The candidate should be willing to undertake mandatory training and be able to work as part of a team and on their own with initiative. The role requires the ability to drive across the city to meet the service needs.

For more information, please contact Suzanne Wilson (Registered Manager for Complex Care) on .

We're the local council for one of the UK's most vibrant and diverse cities. Working for Manchester isn't just a job - it's an opportunity to contribute to a city that leads change and transforms lives.

Our vision for Manchester is Our Manchester, a fairer, greener, and healthier city. This guides the council's actions and is supported by our behaviours: We take time to listen, we work together, we value differences, we own it and try new things, and we are proud and passionate about Manchester.

Benefits we offer include generous holiday allowance, a strong pension, enhanced parental and carers leave, discounts and benefits, learning and development opportunities, volunteering leave, and a commitment to inclusive and accessible employment.

We are a Disability Confident Employer and offer adjustments, networks for staff, and accessibility tools to support applicants and colleagues. For more information or adjustments, email .

What we will need from you if you're successful: you must evidence your right to work in the UK before commencement of employment. This role is not sponsored under the Skilled Worker route. Pre-employment checks may include proof of right to work, references, DBS check, and driving licence if required. These checks help ensure safety and security.

Other relevant information: We value diversity and can provide needed aids, adaptations or equipment. If any task is unachievable, we will explore role redesign. AI usage in applications is allowed only for personal, truthful content. Please ensure all statements reflect your own experience.

Privacy and accessibility: For more information about accessibility, adjustments or support during the process, refer to the organisation's guidance on accessibility tools and adjustments.