Assistant Team Manager - Child Protection. Job in United Kingdom Education & Training Jobs

Liquid Personnel; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 57,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading social care authority in Medway is seeking an Assistant Team Manager for the Child Protection service. In this role, you will oversee 3-4 social workers, ensuring high-quality service delivery and contributing to the professional development of your team. The position offers competitive pay, career progression, and a supportive work environment, including hybrid working options.

Benefits

Generous annual leave (27 - 30 days)

Hybrid working

Excellent local government pension scheme

Relocation package up to 8,000

Retention payment of 3,000 per annum

Essential User Allowance

Free car parking

Qualifications

• Substantial experience in child protection.
• Active registration with Social Work England.
• Leadership training for first line managers desired.

Responsibilities

• Support the Team Manager in leading social workers.
• Assist with quality assurance and case allocations.
• Contribute to the induction of new staff.

Skills

Relationship-based practice

Strengths-based practice

Supervision

Education

Degree in Social Work

PEPS Stage 1 and 2

Job description

Liquid Personnel are currently recruiting for an Assistant Team Manager for the long term Child Protection service to join an Authority based in Medway.

Ofsted noted that our clients relentless approach to improvement has led to the significant progress in services provided for children and families. The inspectors found that there is now a strong, determined and cohesive leadership team.

What's in it for you as an Assistant Team Manager?

• A competitive salary up to 57,130
• Retention payment of 3,000 per annum (paid annually)
• Career progression scheme to support your pathway of professional development
• Generous annual leave entitlement of between 27 - 30 days plus bank holidays
• Essential User Allowance with option to transfer to Lease Car after 6 months
• Excellent local government pension scheme
• Free car parking
• Hybrid working - enabling you to work from home/office (minimum of 2 days per week will be required in the office)
• Relocation package of up to 8,000

About the role:
You will support the Team Manager in leading and providing supervision to 3-4 social workers, assisting with the quality assurance of your team's work and case allocation; completing joint visits and/or attending court; contributing to the induction of new staff; and contributing to effective communication.

What we are looking for in an Assistant Team Manager:

• You will have attained PEPS Stage 1 and 2 and/or undertaken leadership training for first line managers.
• You will have substantial experience in relationship and strengths-based practice and experience in child protection and court work.
• You will hold a degree in Social Work and be registered with Social Work England
• A full driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes is essential.
• Active Social Work England registration

If this sounds like it could be the right role for you then please contact Mozz Radwan on (phone number removed) or

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