Assistant Team Manager Fostering

Tripod Executive; Chatham; Hybrid; GBP 6,000 - 9,000; Full time

Job summary

An established local authority is seeking passionate Assistant Team Managers to lead and support social workers in safeguarding vulnerable children. This role offers a unique opportunity to make a real difference in the community while enjoying competitive pay and a supportive working environment. With a focus on professional development, you will be part of a collaborative team dedicated to enhancing the wellbeing of children and young people in Medway. Embrace this chance to grow your career while contributing to meaningful change in the lives of those you serve.

Benefits

Market allowance

Retention payment

Generous annual leave

Local government pension scheme

Essential car user allowance

Free car parking

Hybrid working

Relocation package

Staff benefits and discounts

Professional development support

Qualifications

• Recognised Social Work qualification and registration with Social Work England.
• Full driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a small team of social workers.
• Deliver high-quality supervision and support in case management.

Skills

Social Work

Team Leadership

Case Management

Supervision

Education

Degree in Social Work

Postgraduate Certificate in Social Work

Job description

Job Introduction

Following recent investment in additional management capacity across the service, we are now looking for passionate Assistant Team Managers who can commit to making a difference to our children in Medway.

Reporting to a Team Manager, as an Assistant Team Manager you will lead and manage a small team of social workers and create a supportive and collaborative team environment. Assistant Team Managers do not hold a caseload. You will deliver high-quality supervision and support social workers in case management, ensuring high-quality practice to safeguard and promote the wellbeing of vulnerable children and young people.

Children matter in Medway, and so do you. It’s an exciting time to join us as we offer competitive pay, conditions, and hybrid working. We are committed to helping you grow and develop throughout your career to reach your full potential. Our practice development offer, whether you are a manager or practitioner, ensures you will be guided, supported, and cared for.

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.

Join us and #Make a Difference…

Our Offer

We are proud to offer a range of benefits including:

• A market allowance of £6,000 per annum (payable in 12 equal installments)
• A retention payment of £3,000 per annum (payable in April, following 1 year of service in Medway)
• A generous annual leave entitlement of up to 30 days plus bank holidays
• An excellent local government pension scheme
• An essential car user allowance with the option to apply for a lease car after six months
• Free car parking
• Hybrid working - enabling you to work from home/office (minimum of 2 days per week in the office). Assessment Teams are office-based for duty weeks.
• Relocation package of up to £8,000
• A range of staff benefits and discounts including access to discounts and savings on shops and services, travel discounts, health and wellbeing support, and an employee assistance service.
• Access to professional development and support including Community Care Inform.

About You

• You will hold a recognised Social Work qualification (e.g., Degree in Social Work, PGC in Social Work, CQSW, DipSW, or equivalent) and be registered with Social Work England.
• You will have successfully completed your ASYE.
• You will have a full driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes.

Our Organisation

Medway is a unitary authority in the South East of England, comprising the towns of Strood, Rochester, Chatham, Gillingham, Rainham, and more rural areas including the Hoo Peninsula.

Situated in Kent, the area offers plenty of green spaces, excellent facilities, and easy access to motorway and rail networks, facilitating superb transport links to London.

We provide all local government services for a population of a quarter of a million people, managing everything from frontline services like rubbish collection to behind-the-scenes work ensuring services run smoothly and cost-effectively.

Working at Medway Council means being part of a journey with talented, professional colleagues to drive change and transform residents' lives and communities.

Important Information

Applicants must demonstrate all essential requirements listed in the job profile.

Equal Opportunities Commitment Statement

Medway Council is committed to creating an inclusive work environment with a diverse workforce. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or age.

For further information, please refer to the Medway information pack available for download or online viewing.

Please note that if you are not contacted within 3 weeks of the advert closing date, you have not been shortlisted. All correspondence, including interview letters and contracts, will usually be sent via email.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time prior to the closing date.