Manchester City Council
Assistant Wellbeing Officer
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Job Description
Working Hours
35 Hours Per Week
Contract Type
Permanent, Full-Time
Working Style
On Site
Closing Date
11.59pm, 23 October 2026
Interview Method
In Person
Applicants must have existing right to work in the UK, as visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
This role is open to Manchester residents only. Use the Council Finder to check your local authority is Manchester. Applications from outside the Manchester local authority area will be rejected.
About the Role
The Daytime Support service provides varied and flexible assistance to adults with a learning and/or physical disability, older people, adults with an acquired brain injury, and adults with sensory impairments.
The service aims to make a positive difference to the lives of the people we support by promoting independence, health, wellbeing, and choice in a person-centred manner.
Responsibilities
Working as part of a team, you will assist in the provision of high-quality practical and emotional support and believe that every individual has the right to achieve their full potential regardless of disability. You will:
- Assist in the provision of person-centred support to individuals and groups to maintain and develop daily living skills, enable full participation in a range of activities, and support people to access various community activities.
- Provide support and assistance with personal and intimate care.
- Report signs of illness, injury, or suspected abuse to the appropriate member of the team.
- Assist in the provision of a stimulating environment for all citizens and encourage their participation in the running of the day centre.
- Assist in new initiatives and changes in service delivery.
- Participate in staff development opportunities and training provided.
- Transport is provided to collect some of the people who use the Service from home in the morning and return home at the end of the day. Transport may also be provided for external activities in the community or further afield. The role holder will be responsible for the safety, welfare, and supervision of citizens whilst on transport to the Centre and the return journey home.
The role holder will be expected to work flexibly between the hours of 08.00 - 18.00 when service requires.
- Be willing to undertake a level 2 qualification in Health and Social Care.
- Demonstrate a commitment to the provision of services that deliver equality and social inclusion.
This post is also subject to satisfactory references and other pre-employment checks where applicable.
Company
Manchester City Council is committed to giving fair support to members of the Armed Forces and veterans, whilst recognising and remembering the sacrifices they have made. The aim of The Armed Forces Covenant is to ensure that the Armed Forces and veterans are not disadvantaged when applying for vacancies with Manchester City Council. Armed Forces and veterans will be guaranteed an interview where they meet the Minimum requirements for the role.
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For queries about the role, please contact the hiring manager, Tracey O'Keefe at Tracey.O'Keefe@manchester.gov.uk, to arrange a convenient time to discuss the role. This route is for vacancy-related enquiries only and should not be used to submit applications.
Pre-Employment Checks
If you are successful, your appointment will be subject to completing the relevant pre-employment checks. These checks will be carried out as part of our recruitment process and include:
- 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.
- Medical Clearance: Pre-placement health assessment (PPHA).
- 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. 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 on how to obtain your Police check or Certificates of Good Character.
Satisfactory references and other pre-employment checks where applicable.
For more information on these checks, please visit the checks page.
Essential Criteria
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:
- Experience of providing person-centred support to adults with care and support needs, including personal and intimate care and support with eating and drinking.
- Ability to build positive, respectful relationships with citizens, families, carers, and colleagues to support individual wellbeing outcomes.
- Experience of supporting people to take part in everyday activities, including community-based activities that promote independence, wellbeing, choice, and quality of life.
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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.
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You may use AI to support your application, but all examples must be your own and based on real experience. Applications may be withdrawn if content is misleading or presents someone else's experience as your own. Internal candidates may also face disciplinary action.
Guaranteed Assessment Scheme
We guarantee progression to the assessment stage for applicants who meet the essential criteria used for shortlisting and are eligible under the scheme. Learn more.
Support and Adjustments
If you're successful in securing a role, we'll make every effort to provide the support, equipment, and reasonable adjustments you need to carry out your duties. Where needed, we'll consider adapting aspects of the role. Learn more.
Working for Manchester City Council
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
- 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.
- A defined benefit pension scheme.
- 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.
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