Assistant Team Manager - Hart and Rushmoor

Hampshire County Council; Guildford; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Hampshire County Council is seeking an experienced Qualified Social Worker for the role of Assistant Team Manager. This position involves supporting Social Workers, conducting crucial assessments, and focusing on safeguarding for children within the Family Help Teams. Offered salary is competitive with extensive training and career development opportunities.

Benefits

Extensive training and development opportunities

5 CPD days to enhance skills

Qualifications

• Proven experience in frontline statutory social care (minimum 3 years).
• Registration with Social Work England required.
• Current driver’s licence and access to a vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Support Social Workers within the Family Help Hubs.
• Conduct assessments and focus on safeguarding for adolescents.
• Implement Hampshire Approach ensuring child’s voice is recorded.

Skills

Collaboration

Safeguarding

Assessment

Education

Social Work qualification

Job description

Advance Your Career in Social Work with Hampshire County Council!

We are now seeking an experienced Qualified Social Worker to join us as Assistant Team Manager. As an Outstanding Local Authority, Childrens Services Directorates have worked hard and established new Family Help Teams dedicated to providing tailored support to families in their local areas.

What you’ll do:

As an Assistant Team Manager, you will play a crucial role in supporting Social Workers within the Family Help Hubs. Your responsibilities will include:

Working with children under child protection plans, child-in-need plans, and those involved in Public Law Outline/Initial care proceedings.
Contributing to multi-agency practices by conducting pre-birth and parenting assessments.
Focusing on contextualized safeguarding for adolescents.
Implementing the Hampshire Approach, ensuring the child's voice is heard and their views recorded.

What we’re looking for:

Proven experience gained from at least three years in frontline statutory social care practice, working collaboratively with children, young people, and their families.
Passion and commitment to improving outcomes and the lived experience of the children we serve.
A Social Work qualification and registration with Social Work England.
A current driver’s licence, access to a reliable vehicle on a regular basis, and business insurance.

Why join us?

You'll be part of a strong, safe, and supportive team environment, where your contributions are valued and recognized. In addition to a very competitive salary and benefits, we offer extensive training and development opportunities - with 5 CPD days - to enhance your skills and further your career.