Male Assistant Locality Manager

Location: Primarily based in Nottingham, NG5 (Just a 7-minute drive from Woodthorpe Hospital)
Contract: Fixed Term – 12 months
Hours: Full-Time – 37.5 hours per week
Salary: £30,341.75 per year
Driving Requirement: Full UK Driving Licence required

Are you an experienced support worker or team leader ready to take the next step in your career? If you’re passionate about person-centred care and want to grow your leadership skills while continuing to make a direct difference, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

We’re looking for an Assistant Locality Manager to join our team across a locality of six supported living services. While your primary base will be in Nottingham, Derby, and Staffordshire, you’ll be expected to support other services in the locality during the manager’s absence or as needed.

Here's a bit more about two individuals you’ll be closely involved in supporting:

• A gentleman in his 30s with autism who enjoys cooking from scratch, snooker, eating out, cinema trips, and social media. He has a close relationship with his family and thrives on structure and positive engagement.

• A gentleman in his 40s with a mild learning disability who leads a very active life. He volunteers five days a week, enjoys car shows, holidays to Europe, cinema, and collecting model vehicles. He’s highly social and supported by a very involved family.

Both individuals are supported on a 1:1 basis, and your leadership will ensure their support remains consistent, empowering, and tailored to their goals.

This is a blended role combining leadership, coordination, and hands-on support. You will:

• Lead by Example: Support and motivate your team to deliver outstanding, person-centred care
• Coordinate Support: Manage rotas, oversee medication and appointments, and ensure smooth day-to-day operations
• Support Development: Mentor support workers, provide guidance, and embed best practices
• Build Relationships: Work closely with families, health professionals, and external agencies
• Stay Hands-On: Provide direct support during rota hours, including sleep-ins and weekends
• Contribute to Planning: Assist with service development, recruitment, and quality assurance
• Use Technology Effectively: Confidently use IT systems for scheduling, reporting, and communication

• Annual Salary: £30,341.75
  • Includes a base salary of £28,884.61
  • Plus a 7.5% annual allowance (£2,166.35) for 2 days off rota

• Work Pattern:
  • 15 hours per week in the office or working from home
  • Remaining hours on rota (including days, sleep-ins, and weekends)
  • Participation in the on-call rota is required

• Experience: Background in supporting people with autism and learning disabilities
• Leadership Potential: Ability to guide, support, and inspire others
• Organisation: Strong time management and delegation skills
• IT Confidence: Comfortable using computer systems for planning, reporting, and communication
• Communication: Skilled at building relationships with families and professionals
• Commitment: Willingness to work towards a Level 3 Diploma in Health & Social Care or Leadership & Management

• Award-Winning Employer: Recognised by Great Place to Work for 6 years running
• Generous Leave: 30 days annual leave (pro rata), with the option to buy or sell leave
• Career Development: Fully funded training and accredited qualifications
• Well-Being Focus: Comprehensive well-being strategy and staff listening network
• Inclusive Culture: We put people with learning disabilities and their families at the heart of everything we do
• Referral Bonus: Earn £200 when you refer a friend who joins us
• Extra Perks: Discounts on shopping, meals, entertainment, gym memberships, and Bike to Work scheme

• Immediate Reviews: Applications are reviewed as they come in—don’t wait to apply
• DBS Check: Enhanced DBS required (paid for by Dimensions)
• Disability Confident: We guarantee interviews for disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria
• Right to Work: Applicants must have the right to work in the UK
• BSL Support: British Sign Language (BSL) translated recruitment materials are available
• Equality Commitment: Gender is considered a genuine occupational requirement in accordance with paragraph 1 of Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010 where mentioned. In this context, "gender" refers to the sex legally assigned to an individual.

Apply now and take the next step in your career with a team that values your leadership, your compassion, and your commitment to making a difference.