Team Leader

The Team Leader – Support at Home is responsible for the operational leadership, performance management, and development of two distinct but connected services:

  • Home Help Service, a person-centred, income-generating support service focused on enabling independence and reducing isolation.
  • Handyperson Service, a practical support service delivered under local authority contract arrangements, requiring structured performance monitoring, compliance reporting, and contract accountability.

The postholder will ensure both services operate efficiently, meet financial and contractual targets, deliver high-quality outcomes for customers, and align with Age UK Wigan Borough values.

The role requires balancing commercial performance, compliance requirements, workforce management, and service quality across two departments with different operational challenges and opportunities.

Contact Name
Sarah Shannon
Anticipated Interviews week commencing
Application instructions

Click link for further information on the role and how to apply.

Closing date
Closing time
9am
Created
Employee Benefits

Generous annual leave arrangements 

Blue Light discount scheme

Cashback on medical costs

Employee assistance programme

Bike to work scheme

Employer
Age UK Wigan Borough
Locations
Wigan
Organisation
Age UK Wigan Borough
Role type
Permanent
Role Type/Cause (Tags)
Business Development
Care Management
Management
Salary

Pay award pending from April 2026

Working hours
Full-Time
Working Hours per week
37
Would you consider a job share for the role?
Yes
Would you consider a secondment for the role?
Yes
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