Team Manager | West Lancashire District Adult Disability Day Services | Skelmersdale

Salary 32061 - 36363 per annumPermanent - Full Time 37 hours per week - West Lancashire Adult Disability Day Service Skelmersdale

International Sponsorship this role isnotopento international sponsorship

This is a permanent full-time management opportunity to cover a vacancy within West Lancashire Adult Disability Day Service in Skelmersdale.

Hours of work: Working 5 days a week Monday to Friday 8.30am to 4.30pm and 9.30am to 5.30pm with a 40 minute break each day.

The role will involve being part of a management team who will lead and manage a staffteam to support adults with disabilities in a day service setting in the Skelmersdale area of Lancashire.

You will work directly alongside your management colleagues and the staff team to ensure people who use the service receive safe and effective supports daily to achieve outcomes.

The successful applicant will possess strong positive values and principles in their approach to working with people with a disability and will have passionand enthusiasm for making a difference.

In return Lancashire County Council offers a range of benefits including a generous annual leave allowance starting at 26days and rising to 32 days after 5 years of service. Additionally 8 Bank Holidays and 2 additional statutory days.

You can also opt to be a memberof the Local Government Pension Scheme.

There are also a number of incentives such as access to discounted goods and services available andfull detailscan be found on LCCs Vacancies website.

Development:You will receive support and development along the journey there are so many opportunities for personal growth and development whilst being able to make a difference feeling valued and achieving job satisfaction.

From commencing in post you will be supported through a comprehensiveinduction programme and mandatory training. The Adult Disability Service also promotescareer development opportunities with various qualifications and training on offer including QCF level 5 qualification (Equivalent to NVQ Level 4). You will be part of a supportive management team who ensures all team members are guided and supported to ensure there is a great culture and you will be working alongside people with the same values as your own.

Inclusivity:We do not have a one size fits all idealism we embrace equality and diversity and welcome all applicants.

The post you are applying for is covered by theRehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). If successful you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a disclosure. Further information can be found on the Our Recruitment Process tab.

For full details of the role please refer to the Team ManagerJob Description & Person Specification

Please ensure you have uploaded and attached your supporting statement to evidence how you meet the criteria for the role. The panel may be unable to shortlist you for interview without this evidence.

For more information contactSusanne Carmichael/ Paul Dickinson

Closing date:30 September 2026

Proposed Interview Date: To be arranged

In return Lancashire County Council offers a range of benefits which can be found on LCC Vacancies website.

We reserve the right to close down a vacancy early before the closing date if we receive sufficient applications.

Local Government Reorganisation

The Government has confirmed that local government across Lancashire will be reorganised with the current 15 councils being replaced by four new unitary councils covering North South East and West Lancashire from April 2028.

If you are successful in your application you will initially join Lancashire County Council. However as part of the planned transition your employment will transfer to one of the new unitary councils from April 2028 subject to the implementation of the reorganisation and relevant employment legislation.

Throughout this period our focus remains on delivering excellent services to our communities. By joining us now youll play an important role in shaping the future of local government and helping to build a strong new organisation that will serve residents for years to come.

Job Description and Person Specification