Assistant Team Manager

i-Jobs; Swindon; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading social care agency in the UK is seeking an Assistant Team Manager to lead a team providing essential services for children and families. Key responsibilities include ensuring high-quality safeguarding practices and managing a skilled team to support children in reaching their potential. The ideal candidate will have strong management skills, experience in social work practice, and a thorough understanding of relevant legislation. The position offers flexible working hours and a competitive pay rate of £35.30 per hour.

Qualifications

• Strong management and leadership skills in a social work context.
• Proven experience in front-line social work practice.
• In-depth knowledge of relevant legislation and policies.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team to provide high-quality services for children and families.
• Ensure effective safeguarding practices.
• Recruit, develop, and motivate staff to meet demands.
• Allocate resources and manage workloads effectively.
• Conduct regular case audits and manage performance measures.

Skills

Management and leadership skills

Experience in front-line social work

Knowledge of relevant legislation and policies

Excellent interpersonal skills

Job description

Assistant Team Manager

Location: Civic Campus, Euclid Street, SN1 2JG

Start Date: ASAP

Contract Duration: 4+ Months

Working Hours: Mon – Fri, 09 : 00 – 17 : 00, 37 Hours per week

Pay Rate: £35.30 Per Hour

Job Ref: OR18411

Job Responsibilities

Lead a team of social workers and support staff to provide high-quality services for children and families.

Ensure effective safeguarding practices and support children in reaching their full potential.

Recruit, develop, and motivate staff to meet the service's demands.

Allocate resources and manage workloads within budget limits.

Ensure team members record case work and make informed decisions.

Adhere to the Quality Assurance Framework and conduct regular case audits.

Manage performance measures and ensure statutory timescales are met.

Promote effective assessment, risk management, and child protection.

Provide supervision and support to staff for informed decision‑making.

Develop partnerships with other agencies for safeguarding children.

Promote inclusion, diversity, and high standards within the team.

Ensure health and safety compliance at work.

Work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, as needed.

Person Specifications

Must Have

Management and leadership skills in a social work setting.

Experience in front‑line social work practice.

Knowledge of relevant legislation and policies.

Excellent interperso...