Assistant Team Manager - Bridges

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Please note, we do not accept CVs submitted without a fully completed online application form.

We have an excellent opportunity for an Assistant Team Manager to join our Bridges team here at Wokingham Borough Council, on a full-time, one-year fixed-term contract basis.

As Assistant Team Manager, you will support the Homes Manager in the effective management of our short breaks residential home, promoting and delivering a professional, child-centred service in accordance with relevant regulations, legislation, and guidance. You'll work within the Children with Disabilities service, contributing to building a culture of excellence in care while championing equity, inclusion, and the development of independence skills for children and young people throughout all aspects of the home's management.

This role requires expertise in residential childcare leadership, including the supervision, development, and deployment of staff teams. You'll raise awareness of safeguarding priorities, engage with diverse families and multi-agency partners, and build strong working relationships with health services, education providers, voluntary and community organisations, and other children's services across Wokingham.

You'll develop a strategic approach to service delivery, assist in the management of the home's budget and resources, and ensure all operations meet compliance with the Children's Homes Regulations (2015) England and Quality Standards.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a strategic, collaborative professional with experience in residential childcare environments, team leadership, and multi-agency working to join our team.

⭐Staff Benefits⭐

Not only is this an excellent opportunity, but it’s a fantastic time to join our team. You will receive an extensive range of employee benefits including:

⭐Generous Annual Leave – 31 days annual leave (rising by 5 days after 5 years of continued local government service), plus bank holidays

⭐Local Government Pension Scheme

⭐GP Helpline - Available 7 days a week

⭐Employee Assistance Programme - Including a 24/7 Your Care Helpline

⭐Free Eye Tests and Flu Vaccines

⭐Free Onsite Gym - Located at Shute End Offices, Wokingham

⭐Local & Lifestyle Discounts - Save on shopping, entertainment, dining out & more

⭐Move through Menopause Course

⭐Sports & Social Group Activities – Including running, football, cricket & more

⭐Learning & Development Opportunities

⭐Employee Networks

⭐And more!

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Registered Manager in the effective running of the home
• Ensure high quality, child- centred care that meets regulatory standards
• Lead, Supervise and Develop a skilled residential care team
• Promote safeguarding and take immediate action to protect children from harm and abuse
• Build strong relationships with families, professionals and partner agencies
• Support the implementation of therapeutic practices in the home
• Ensure safe, well-maintained environments and high standards of health and safety in the home

Candidate Requirements

• QCF level 3 in Residential Childcare (England) or equivalent
• Extensive leadership or management experience in a children's residential setting
• Strong understanding of robust safeguarding and Child Protection practices
• Strong understanding of Children's Homes Regulations 2015
• Demonstrate the ability to lead, supervise and develop staff
• Experience working effectively with children with disabilities and their families.

Our Area:

Wokingham Borough Council has recently been ranked 2nd most productive council in England by the Impower Productivity Index, recognising our strong performance and efficient use of public money.

Our Borough is set in the heart of Berkshire with excellent transport links to Reading and central London. Our area comprises of a vibrant and historical market town, attractive villages, and miles of beautiful countryside.

We’re home to a range of high performing schools, a host of international businesses and an incredible community. The borough has a strong local economy with accelerated growth, a range of excellent public facilities and low levels of crime, offering an exceptional quality of life.

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Alternatively, to arrange an informal discussion about the role, contact Michelle Humphries, Registered Children's Home Manager, via Michelle.Humphries@wokingham.gov.uk (Strictly no agencies).

Closing date: Sunday 17th May 2026 at 11pm

Interview date: TBC

Whilst this is a fixed term contract appointment, for anyone already employed by Wokingham Borough Council this would be classed as a secondment if successful. Therefore, the usual permission requests for secondments apply and you must speak to your line manager in the first instance before applying.

If your application is shortlisted for an interview, you will be required to provide proof of your right to work in the UK at that stage. Additionally, successful candidates must present proof upon receiving a job offer.

Please note that all offers are conditional and subject to the satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks.

Please be aware that we will be reviewing the applications we receive on a daily basis, and we reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified.

Wokingham Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff, other workers and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful candidates for this role will be subject to Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks along with other relevant employment checks.

Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we regret that we are unable to respond to every applicant individually.

If you do not hear from us within 4 weeks of the application closing date, please assume that your application has not been successful on this occasion.

We appreciate your interest in joining Wokingham Borough Council and thank you for taking the time to apply.

Wokingham is an equal opportunities employer.