Assistant Team Manager - Assessment Team

BCP Council; Poole; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A public service organization in Poole, UK, is seeking an Assistant Team Manager for the Assessment Team. The successful candidate will lead efforts in initial assessments and facilitate family support, ensuring children's voices are prioritized. Candidates must be registered social workers with substantial experience. With a competitive salary starting at £52,413 and various employee benefits, this role promises a supportive work environment committed to the care of children and families.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Employee Assistance Programme

Relocation Scheme

Local government pension scheme

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Significant post qualifying experience working with children and families in the statutory sector.
• Ability to embed a systemic approach within teams.

Responsibilities

• Undertake initial single assessments within statutory timescale.
• Facilitate family network meetings to support families.

Skills

Management and supervisory experience

Strong assessment and analytical skills

Effective relationship building

Education

Registered social worker with Social Work England

Job description

Assistant Team Manager - Assessment Team

Salary £52,413 Starting Salary plus £7,130 contractual supplement

Recruitment & Retention Supplement for this role may be up to £7,130 per annum (pro rata for part time colleagues)

Recruitment and Retention Supplements are in addition to the base salary. They are temporary, and awarded solely at the discretion of BCP Council, in accordance with our Interim Salary Supplement policy, which will be replaced by the new Pay and Allowances policy being introduced on 1 December 2025.

To promote fairness and consistency, all new starters will begin at the bottom of the pay band. This reflects our commitment to equity across the organisation and aligns with the approach taken with existing staff during the transition. While the starting salary is fixed, the role offers excellent scope for growth, meaningful contribution, and being part of a forward‑thinking team.

You can also find out more about the new terms and conditions that we are introducing on our careers site on, More than just a job brochure

Assistant Team Manager

BCP Council is looking for dedicated and compassionate Assistant Team Manager to join our team. We are proud to have achieved a GOOD rating from Ofsted, recognising our commitment to providing excellent care and support for children and families.

We are looking for experienced Assistant Team Managers from within Children Social Care or aspiring senior Social Workers, with management and supervisory experience, to join our MASH Team and help us achieve our vision for all our children, young people and families in Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole Council.

You will need to be a registered social worker with Social Work England and have significant post qualifying experience working with children and families in the statutory sector.

Across our Children’s Service Directorate, we have adopted a systemic approach to practice – ensuring children and their voices are at the heart of everything we do. You will ensure this approach is embedded as a core ethos within your teams. You will be able to build effective relationships, demonstrate strong assessment and analytical skills and work effectively as part of a management team.

If you have a passion and desire for a particular area of social work, talk to us, we have vacancies in Assessment Team.

Brief description of the team:

Assessment Team: undertake an initial single assessment within a statutory timescale and continuous assessments from referral through to case closure. They facilitate family network meetings to help to bring the family’s support network together.

Work from this team will either close, step down or transfer to another team at an agreed time. Social workers sit in four pods with a four‑weekly turnaround (the 20‑day time limit on assessments).

What we can offer you:

• Full induction, with a very supportive Practice Fundamentals offer
• Clear career progression pathway and excellent learning opportunities
• Regular Supervision
• 25 days annual leave (pro rata, for those without continuous service), plus bank holidays
• Competitive salary with access to local government pension scheme
• Flexible working arrangements in our newly refurbished Civic Offices with Local Offices near to where you need to work
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Relocation Scheme
• Staff network groups

To be considered for this role all applicants must have full Right to Work in the UK without any current or future requirement for sponsorship in the future.

If you think this could be your next step and you are a registered social worker, we want you to join our team.

For more information on the ATM role in Assessment Team, please contact Elaine Atkinson, Team Manager for Assessment at [e-mail]

Or check out our academy website for more details BCP Partnership Academy

To find out more about BCP Children’s Services and our offer to you please see our new BCP website Children's social care bcpcouncil.gov.uk)

About BCP Council

BCP Council provides services to a diverse community of 400,000 residents and employs more than 5,000 people. Our area includes over 15 miles of beautiful world‑renowned coastline. We can offer career defining roles to transform and improve services. By working with us, you can help deliver a vision of a thriving, word‑class, prosperous and inclusive place for generations to come.

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DBS

BCP Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the community and expects all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. Applicants to this post will be required to complete the appropriate level of Disclosure & Barring Service Check. Please refer to the Job Description or Role Profile for more details.

Attached documents

• JDPS CSC Assistant Team Manager.pdf