Assistant Team Manager

Hampshire County Council; England; Hybrid; GBP 48,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority in England is seeking an Assistant Team Manager to lead children's services in Hampshire. The role involves supporting Social Workers with statutory interventions, ensuring children's voices guide decisions, and mentoring staff. The ideal candidate will be a qualified Social Worker with strong leadership skills and expertise in safeguarding practices. Benefits include flexible working options, generous annual leave, and wellbeing support. A valid driver's license and access to a vehicle are required for travel across various locations.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

Occupational sick pay

Local Government Pension Scheme

Relocation assistance up to £8,500

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Qualified Social Worker with significant frontline statutory experience in Children & Families services.
• Proven ability to mentor and support professionals.
• Confident in making safeguarding decisions.

Responsibilities

• Deliver statutory interventions and assessments for children and families.
• Champion decision-making with children's voices central.
• Manage complex caseloads and support staff development.

Skills

Statutory interventions and assessments

Leading multi-disciplinary teams

Excellent assessment and supervision skills

Safeguarding decisions

Service development and innovation

Education

Qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England

Job description

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 shrub forest, maturity, streams and image and climate Sustainable management practices. We’re looking for experienced and qualified Social Workers ready to step into a leadership role and help shape our ambitious, child-focused practiceамік modest.

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.
• 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 informationhere .

Ready to take the next step?

• Learn more: Explore the role, team, and our values in our Candidate Pack .
• Apply online: Click the ‘Apply’ button below to complete your application. Make sure you explain how you meet the requirements outlined in the ‘About you’ section of the candidate pack in your application.

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.

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:

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.

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