Assistant Team Manager - Family Help

Dorset Council; Sturminster Newton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a pioneering team dedicated to transforming children's services in a supportive environment. As an Assistant Team Manager, you'll lead initiatives that prioritize child and family well-being while managing a talented team. This role offers the chance to make a significant impact on the lives of children and families in the community. Embrace the opportunity to grow professionally through training and development, all while contributing to a brighter future for those in need. If you're passionate about social work and ready to take on exciting challenges, this role is your pathway to meaningful change.

Benefits

Employee Benefits

Supportive Environment

Training Opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in managing and supervising staff in children's services.
• Proven track record in Child in Need case supervision and mentoring.

Responsibilities

• Lead Child Protection Practitioner within the Family Help Team.
• Support families and children to meet their needs effectively.

Skills

Social Work

Child Protection

Case Management

Staff Supervision

Mentoring

Education

Degree in Social Work

Job description

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About the role

Are you seeking a rewarding career in Children's Services? Be part of designing social work for the future.

Join our exceptional Family Help Team in children's services, where we take pride in leading nationally and pioneering initiatives recognized by the government. Our dedicated team has set new standards in child and family well-being.

At Dorset Council, you won't just be an employee—you'll contribute to positive change. Join a community that values your skills, passion, and the difference you can make. Help us create a brighter future for children, young people, and families. Your journey towards meaningful work starts here.

In July 2024, the Department for Education announced the Families First for Children Pathfinder. Dorset is one of three initial sites nationally testing key reforms, supported by central government funding.

Our focus is on supporting families to meet their children's needs and keeping children at home when safe. You'll face exciting challenges working with children, families, and partners in an inspiring environment.

We have developed multi-agency locality teams, bringing together colleagues from Early Help, Children's Social Care, Educational Psychology, SEND, and Inclusion services, led by Heads of Locality and Strategy.

Position Details

The North Locality seeks an experienced Social Worker to join us as an Assistant Team Manager (Family Help). You'll make a real difference in our county.

Requirements include experience in managing, appraising, and supervising staff; Child in Need case supervision; mentoring; complex case work; and leading practice development. You will also act as the Lead Child Protection Practitioner within the team.

Further Information

For an informal conversation, contact Sue Jones, Service Manager, at 01305 224404 or [e-mail].

This role requires significant travel; a suitable vehicle or transport is necessary.

The role involves working with children and vulnerable adults and accessing sensitive information. It is subject to a DBS check. See our policies on safeguarding and ex-offenders.

About Us

We are passionate about making Dorset a great place to live, work, and visit. Dorset Council provides over 450 services to 300,000 residents, with ambitious goals and a commitment to our community.

• Access to employee benefits
• Supportive environment for growth and success
• Training opportunities for personal and career development

We are committed to diversity and inclusion, welcoming applications from all backgrounds. We are a Disability Confident Employer, offering accessible interviews and reasonable adjustments for applicants with disabilities.

We seek applicants who share our values, which you will need to demonstrate during the selection process.

This role is UK-based; right to work must be established during the appointment process.

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