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Reablement Team Manager

Brief Job Overview

Tripod Partners are recruiting an experienced Reablement Team Manager for a locum opportunity with the Yorkshire Collaboration – Wakefield Council. Working within Yorkshire Social Services, you will lead a dynamic Reablement Service that supports older people to maximise their independence and safely remain within their own homes through high-quality, person-centred interventions.

This is an excellent leadership opportunity for an experienced manager with a background in Adult Social Care, Reablement, or Community Services. You will provide operational leadership to a multidisciplinary team, ensuring statutory responsibilities are met while driving service quality, performance, and positive outcomes for individuals transitioning from hospital or community settings.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day operational leadership for the Reablement Service, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, flexible, and responsive support.
• Lead an integrated service working alongside health and social care professionals to promote independence and reduce long-term care needs.
• Ensure referrals received from hospitals, community services, and primary care are managed effectively and delivered through person-centred care planning.
• Manage, supervise, and support a team of Case Managers, including performance management, supervision, appraisal, and professional development.
• Ensure statutory duties and Adult Social Care responsibilities are fulfilled in accordance with relevant legislation and best practice.
• Monitor service performance, quality standards, and key performance indicators, implementing improvements where required.
• Provide leadership in the delivery of strengths-based assessments and reablement interventions that maximise independence and wellbeing.
• Work collaboratively with Integrated Care Teams, NHS partners, community organisations, and other stakeholders to coordinate effective care pathways.
• Ensure services comply with relevant legislation, national guidance, local policies, and safeguarding procedures.
• Contribute to the wider management and continuous development of Fieldwork Services.
• Promote a positive team culture focused on continuous improvement, innovation, and excellent customer outcomes.

About You

You will be an experienced manager with a strong background in Adult Social Care, Reablement, or Community Services. You will have proven experience leading operational teams, managing performance, and delivering high-quality services that promote independence and person-centred care.

You will possess excellent leadership, communication, organisational, and partnership-working skills, together with a sound understanding of Adult Social Care legislation and integrated service delivery.

Requirements

• Significant management experience within Adult Social Care, Reablement, Community Services, or a related setting.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams and managing operational performance.
• Strong knowledge of Adult Social Care legislation, safeguarding, and relevant statutory responsibilities.
• Experience working collaboratively with Integrated Care Teams, NHS services, and partner organisations.
• Excellent leadership, communication, coaching, and people management skills.
• Ability to manage service delivery, quality assurance, and performance targets.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise competing demands.
• Commitment to delivering high-quality, person-centred services that maximise independence.

Contract & Salary

• Role: Reablement Team Manager
• Sector: Yorkshire Social Services
• Employer: Yorkshire Collaboration – Wakefield Council
• Contract Type: Locum
• Contract Length: Ongoing
• Salary: Negotiable
• Location: Wakefield, Yorkshire
• Reference Code: U.XMS 000B 3FAC / 1.029007.B20749

How to Apply

If you are an experienced Reablement Team Manager with a passion for leading high-performing Adult Social Care services and improving outcomes for older people, Tripod Partners would love to hear from you.

To apply for this Reablement Team Manager role, apply using the form on the page.