**Restricted to female applicants** - This post is restricted to female applicants as a proportionate occupational requirement under Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010

Working Hours: 30 Hours Per Week (3 week rolling rota covering shifts between the hours of 8am and 10pm Monday to Sunday, 365 days a year)
Contract Type: Part-Time, Permanent
Additional Payments: Casual Car Allowance, 10% Flexibility payment 
Closing Date & Closing time: 11.59pm, 16 October 2026
Interview Method: Face to Face 

Applicants must have existing right to work in the UK, as visa sponsorship is not available for this position. 

This Role is Subject to:
  • Legal Right to Work: In accordance with Home Office guidance, successful candidates must evidence their right to work in the UK before commencement of employment
  • DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) 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 Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Information provided by you or the DBS will be dealt with in a confidential manner and in accordance with the DBS Code of Practice which can be viewed here (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/dbs-code-of-practice) We have a policy on the Employment of Ex-Offenders and it is available upon request.  
  •   If you have lived or worked abroad for 3 months or more in the last 5 years or 12 months or more (whether continuously or in total) in the last 10 years whilst aged 18 or over, please refer to GOV UK for details for how to obtain your Police check or Certificates of Good Character.
  • Casual Car Documentation: The successful candidate will be a designated Casual Car User which means that car journeys may be necessary on an occasional basis, but are not essential to the role. If you do drive, you must always hold a full valid driving licence and provide your own car for use at work, as well as provide all the appropriate documentation. You will receive an allowance per mile of business use. 
  • Medical Clearance: Pre-placement health assessment (PPHA)
  • Evidence of conduct in previous employment concerned with the provision of services relating to. Health or social care or Children or vulnerable adults
  • Proof of identity including a recent photograph
  • Full Employment history 
Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Artificial Intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application. However, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action
 
About the Role
 
Manchester City Council is committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion for all, and warmly welcomes trans and non-binary applicants. Please note that because this specific post carries an Occupational Requirement under Schedule 9 of the Equality Act 2010 (restricted to biological females to deliver intimate personal care), applications are open to anyone who meets this biological sex requirement, regardless of gender identity. We also regularly recruit for non-restricted roles across our social care teams and encourage all interested candidates to explore our current vacancies.

This role involves delivering a short-term reablement service that supports individuals to regain independence and confidence in their own homes. The post holder will work closely with individuals to help them learn or relearn daily living skills, achieve personal goals and improve their overall health and wellbeing.

The role includes providing high-quality, person-centred support including personal care tasks, meal preparation and medication support while maintaining high standards of health, safety, and hygiene. The post holder will support individuals through a person centred reablement period, offering both practical assistance and emotional support.

The post holder will work collaboratively with customers, colleagues and external partners to assess needs and monitor progress as required. This includes accurate record keeping, clear communication and contributing to ongoing support planning.

The role also requires adherence to safeguarding procedures, CQC standards and council policies. A commitment to equality, diversity, and continuous professional development is essential.

The ideal candidate will be a team player who is committed to delivering high- quality, person-centred services, always placing customers at the heart of their work. The candidate will demonstrate a positive and flexible approach to change, taking pride in their role and contributing to continuous service improvement.

The candidate will have strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with individuals, understand their needs, and respond appropriately. The candidate will be well organised, able to manage multiple tasks, prioritise effectively and work both independently and collaboratively.

The candidate will also have good analytical and problem-solving skills, enabling them to interpret information, identify risks, and make appropriate decisions, including when to seek guidance. Strong administrative skills, including accurate record-keeping and a good level of literacy and numeracy are essential.

The successful candidate will either hold or be willing to work towards an NVQ Level 3 in health and social care, be willing to travel across the city and undertake an enhanced DBS check. They will also be flexible, able to work to a 3 week rota including evenings, weekends, and bank holidays.

We’ll use the following essential criteria to decide which candidates to invite to assessment. Use your personal statement to provide evidence of how you meet each one, supported by relevant examples:

Essential Criteria for the role:
 
  • Supporting People - Work with customers to achieve positive outcomes and promote independence.
  • Communication and Teamwork - Communicate complex information clearly and work well within a team.
  • Organisation and decision making - Manage your working day and make decisions under pressure.
  • Work Flexibly - Ability to work across Manchester on a three-week rota including early shifts (8:00-14:00) and late shifts (16:00-22:00), including weekends and Bank Holidays. 
For guidance on how to write your personal statement, please visit How to Apply - Manchester City Council.

If you’re invited to assessment, we’ll look at a wider range of the role requirements. For more detail, please see the role profile.

Working for Manchester City Council is a chance to make a real difference in a diverse city. You’ll help improve lives and support our local communities. Working together, we can create better public services for everyone. 

Benefits we offer 

  • Up to 26 days’ annual leave, rising to 31 days after five years’ service 

  • Buy up to two extra weeks’ leave 

  • Up to 3 days’ volunteering leave  

  • A 35-hour work week for full-time roles 

  • We review pay each year and recognise three trade unions 

  • Enhanced parental and carers leave  

  • Employee discounts and perks  

Learn more at Careers - Manchester City Council 

Our commitment to inclusion 

At Manchester City Council, we're dedicated to creating a workplace that fully reflects the diversity of our local communities. We actively encourage applications from people of all ages and backgrounds and are particularly keen to hear from applicants from ethnic minority communities and disabled people, who remain underrepresented in parts of our workforce. 

GM Elevate Programme 

If you have completed the GM Elevate (Leadership Development) Programme, please indicate this within the 'Personal Statement' section or 'Supporting Statement' section of your application. 

 

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