Assistant Manager
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Position Overview & Specifications
Assistant Manager
£12.83 per hour (PLUS £1 per hour weekend enhancement)
Thirsk
Here at the Wilf Ward Family Trust, we aim to make a difference in the lives of adults by providing quality care and support in every aspect of life. We are a charity based in North-Yorkshire and have specialist services across the region.
We have an exciting new opportunity for the position as an Assistant Manager, based predominately in Thirsk and Sowerby, but also in the Northallerton area. You will be mainly working within a gorgeous house in central Thirsk, supporting individuals with Learning Disabilities and specialist needs.
This new service in Thirsk is aiming to open in the next 4-6 weeks, with the first individual ready to move in. This individual is active and engaging, with a full weekly schedule. As an Assistant Manager, you will be expected to assist this individual in their weekly activities, including going shopping, church, swimming pool/gym, and assisting the gentleman attend his educational courses.
The ideal candidate will be able to do a sleep in at the service, following a day shift. As well as providing front line support the Assistant Manager will have dedicated time each week to focus on leadership and management.
Our other Service in Sowerby houses two individuals, one individual is supported within the home setting, with the occasional trips into the community to do shopping, have a coffee or going for a drive. The other individual would need support accessing the several day services they engage in throughout the week. Both individuals thoroughly enjoy being active in their local community. While the service accommodates both waking nights and day shift support workers, we are currently recruiting for day staff only.
The successful candidate will have:
- Experience working with Adult Learning Disabilities
- Be comfortable doing moving and handling and personal care
- Have minimum 6 months of UK healthcare experience (preferred – as we can offer on the job training)
As this service is in the centre of Thirsk, it is easy to get to from the train station and is therefore commutable from Middlesbrough, Northallerton, York and Leeds; we welcome candidates from these areas, and the surrounding areas.
Apply today or for more information about the role please call Donna on 07792 354398
Check out our Facebook Page to discover more about the work we do: The Wilf Ward Family Trust | Facebook
Company Limited by Guarantee, Registered in England and Wales (Company No. 07568318)
Charity Registration No: 1140852, VAT Registration No: 229815779
The Wilf Ward Family Trust is an Equal Opportunities Employee? Octo Score: 37 / 90? EdCandidate Selection & Onboarding Process
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Technical & Competency Interviews
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Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
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Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
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Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Civic, Welfare & Social Services
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Assistant Manager roles across The Wilf Ward Family Trust's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Civic, Welfare & Social Services.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £13 - £14 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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