Assistant Team Manager

Hampshire County Council; Eastleigh; On-site; GBP 49,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation allowance

Hybrid options

9-day fortnight

EAP support

LGPS

Annual leave

Job summary

Hampshire County Council in Hampshire is seeking an Assistant Team Manager to support frontline Social Workers within Family Help Teams, delivering early, targeted support to families in the local communities.

The role requires a qualified social worker with UK frontline statutory experience and leadership to supervise and mentor staff while chairing meetings and ensuring safeguarding for children and families.

Qualifications

• Qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England.
• Significant UK-based frontline statutory social work experience, including senior-level practice within Children & Families services.
• Proven ability to lead, mentor and support other professionals within multi-disciplinary teams.
• Excellent assessment and supervision skills.
• Confident in making key safeguarding decisions to keep children safe.
• Proven track record in service development and innovation.

Responsibilities

• 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, with regular case reviews and team briefings.
• Provide leadership through chairing statutory meetings, deputising for the Team Manager and acting as a key reference for casework decisions and task allocation.

Skills

Qualified Social Worker

Frontline statutory experience

Leadership and mentoring

Assessment and supervision skills

Safeguarding decisions

Service development and innovation

Job description

Assistant Team Manager

Job Details:

Job Reference: HCC622550
Salary Range: £48,993 - £53,427 per annum, inclusive of Market Supplement of £8,350 per annum
Work Location: Countywide, Hampshire - choose from Basingstoke, Test Valley (Andover), East Hampshire (Alton), New Forest (Totton), Hart & Rushmoor (Aldershot & Farnborough), Eastleigh & Winchester, Fareham & Gosport, Havant
Hours per week: 37 (part time hours may be considered)
Contract Type: Permanent

The Role:

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 UK‑based frontline statutory social work experience, including senior‑level practice within Children & Families services.

• 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. Find more information here .

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.

Travel Requirements:

You will be required to travel to various locations within Hampshire and the Isle of Wight or other local authority, and it is essential that you have a current drivers' licence and access to a reliable vehicle on a regular basis.

Additional Information:

Assistant Team Manager Candidate Pack

Vetting Requirements:

This post is subject to a Criminal Records Check. As such, please note that under safer recruitment requirements for Children’s Services, references will be requested prior to interview.

Contact Details for an Informal Discussion:

For general enquiries, or to speak to someone about the role, please contact

Hampshire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.

In order to combat discrimination, no unnecessary conditions or requirements will be applied which could have a disproportionately adverse effect on any one group. All sections of the population will have equal access to jobs. No applicant or employee will receive less favourable treatment because of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership and pregnancy or maternity, unless a Genuine Occupational Requirement (GOR) applies.

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