Assistant Team Manager - CYPD

Connect2Socialwork; Chatham; Hybrid; GBP 51,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority recruiting agency in South East England is seeking an Assistant Team Manager for the Children with Disabilities Service. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Social Work, relevant experience within a CYPD team, and strong leadership skills. This role offers a competitive salary and benefits, including hybrid working options and a generous pension scheme.

Benefits

Up to £51,803 per annum plus £6,000 market premia

Retention payment of £3,000 per annum

Career progression scheme

Generous annual leave entitlement

Essential User Allowance

Excellent local government pension scheme

Free car parking

Hybrid working

Relocation package of up to £8,000

Qualifications

• Hold a degree in Social Work and be registered with Social Work England.
• Full driving licence and access to a vehicle for work.
• Active Social Work England registration required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the leadership and management of the team.
• Support safeguarding and promote wellbeing of children.
• Supervise and support staff, both practically and emotionally.

Skills

Experience within a CYPD Team

Leadership and management skills

High standards of social work practice

Effective partnership working

Education

Degree in Social Work

Job description

Overview

Connect2Socialwork are currently recruiting an Assistant Team Manager for the Children with Disabilities Service to join a local authority in South East England.

Whether you are an experienced social worker ready for the next step or an existing Assistant Team Manager we'd like to hear from you.

What's on offer?

• Up to 51,803 er annum PLUS 6,000 market premia
• Retention payment of 3,000 per annum (paid annually)
• Career progression scheme to support your pathway of professional development
• Generous annual leave entitlement up to 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

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the leadership, management, and coaching of the team.
• Promote and maintain high standards of social work practice.
• Support the team in safeguarding and promoting the wellbeing of children and young people.
• Foster effective partnership working with external agencies.
• Supervise and support staff, both practically and emotionally.
• Deputise for the Team Manager as needed.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge and skills in line with PCF and KSS requirements.

Requirements

• 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
• MUST HAVE: experience within a CYPD Team

If you are interested in this role, please get in contact today on (phone number removed) or email me (url removed)

About Connect2SocialWork

Connect2SocialWork is wholly owned by Kent County Council. In addition to our links with KCC, we have managed services in place with Hampshire County Council, Luton Borough Council, Surrey County Council, Dudley Metropolitan Council and Dorset Council. We also provide available work with the majority of the local authorities nationwide. Our commitment to you is we will work proactively and tirelessly to market you until we find you that perfect role.

All posts are subject to satisfactory DBS check and references. Terms and conditions apply.

Connect2Staff/Connect2Kent, part of Commercial Services Trading/Kent Ltd, is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business and positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.

Connect2Socialwork is a trading style of Commercial Services Trading LTD - A company wholly owned by Kent County Council. Connect2Socialwork is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.