Assistant Team Manager, Children’s Social Work

Sanctuary Personnel; England; Hybrid; GBP 48,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Part Time / Full Time

Hourly Pay

Professional Development

Work-Life Balance

Inspirational Leadership

Supportive Working Environment

Job summary

Sanctuary Personnel is seeking an Assistant Team Manager - Children's Social Work Team in Medway, Kent. This ongoing role offers both part-time and full-time hours and pays £42.00 per hour.

It is ideal for an experienced social work professional taking the next step into leadership while continuing to make a meaningful difference for children and families. You will support the Team Manager in day-to-day management, provide professional advice to Social Workers, promote high standards of

Responsibilities

• Support the Team Manager in the day-to-day management and performance of the Children's Social Work Team.
• Provide professional advice, guidance, and support to Social Workers and other practitioners.
• Promote high standards of practice, ensuring interventions are evidence-based and outcome-focused.
• Facilitate complex case discussions and contribute to decision-making regarding safeguarding and child welfare.
• Ensure the voice, wishes, and feelings of children and young people remain central to all assessments and decision-making.
• Provide reflective supervision, coaching, and professional support to allocated staff members.
• Assist with the induction, mentoring, and development of Social Workers, including Newly Qualified Social Workers.
• Ensure safeguarding concerns are appropriately assessed, managed, and escalated where required.
• Support practitioners in managing cases.

Job description

Sanctuary Personnel is seeking an Assistant Team Manager - Children's Social Work Team in Medway, Kent. This ongoing role offers both part-time and full-time hours and pays £42.00 per hour.

It is ideal for an experienced social work professional taking the next step into leadership while continuing to make a meaningful difference for children and families. You will support the Team Manager in day-to-day management, provide professional advice to Social Workers, promote high standards of