Assistant Team Manager

Hampshire County Council; Andover; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority in the UK is looking for an Assistant Team Manager to shape children's services in Hampshire. This role involves delivering statutory interventions, supporting the development of frontline staff, and ensuring child's voices are prioritized in decision-making. Candidates must be registered Social Workers with relevant experience. Competitive benefits and relocation assistance are offered.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Career development opportunities

Relocation assistance up to £8,500

Access to comprehensive wellbeing support

Competitive benefits package

Qualifications

• Significant experience in frontline statutory social care practice, especially in a senior role.
• Proven ability to lead, mentor, and support professionals in multi-disciplinary teams.
• Confident in making safeguarding decisions to protect children.

Responsibilities

• Deliver statutory interventions and assessments for children and families.
• Champion the Hampshire Approach ensuring children's voices are central.
• Support development of less experienced staff through supervision.

Skills

Leadership

Assessment skills

Safeguarding decisions

Education

Qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England

Job description

Join us as an Assistant Team Manager and help shape the future of children’s services in Hampshire. As part of our Family Help Teams, you’ll play a pivotal role in supporting frontline Social Workers to deliver early, targeted support to families in their local communities.

We’re proud to be part of a select group of local authorities recognised by Ofsted as Outstanding for the quality and impact of our children’s services. We’re looking for experienced and qualified Social Workers ready to step into a leadership role and help shape our ambitious, child-focused practice.

What you’ll do:

• Deliver statutory interventions and assessments for children and families, including child protection, child-in-need, care proceedings and contextual safeguarding.
• Champion the Hampshire Approach, ensuring children’s voices are central to all decision-making.
• Contribute to effective caseload management by co-working complex cases, prioritising tasks and maintaining high standards in written work, assessments and care planning.
• Support the development of less experienced staff within the Family Help Hubs through supervision, mentoring and group sessions, while ensuring regular case reviews and team briefings are conducted.
• Provide leadership through chairing statutory meetings, deputising for the Team Manager and acting as a key point of reference for casework decisions and task allocation.

What we’re looking for:

• Qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England.
• Significant experience in frontline statutory social care practice including experience in a senior role within a Children & Families frontline social work setting.
• Proven ability to successfully lead, mentor and support other professionals within multi-disciplinary teams.
• Excellent assessment and supervision skills.
• Confident in making key safeguarding decisions to ensure children are safe and protected at all times.
• Proven track record in service development and innovation.

Why join us?

• Outstanding support: Regular, reflective supervision and a culture that values your voice.
• Flexible working: Including a 9-day fortnight and hybrid options to support work-life balance.
• Career development: 5 personal development days per year and access to excellent learning opportunities through our DfE ‘Partner in Practice’ initiative.
• Back-office support: Dedicated business support team to free up your time for frontline work.
• Relocation assistance: Up to £8,500 available for experienced UK-based Social Workers relocating to Hampshire (subject to management approval).
• Wellbeing support: Access to Health Assured's comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme to support your physical and mental wellbeing, including 24/7 telephone support, a suite of online resources, and legal and financial advice.
• Competitive benefits package: Generous annual leave, occupational sick pay, and access to the Local Government Pension Scheme.

Ready to take the next step?

To learn more about this role, please review our Candidate Pack available on our website. Please click on the Apply button for details.

Important:

You must already have the right to work in the UK. We are unable to offer sponsorship for this role.

Other job titles you may be searching for may include: Advanced Social Work Practitioner, Senior Social Worker, Deputy Team Manager, Practice Supervisor, Senior Case Manager, Children’s Services Practitioner.