Assistant Team Manager & Kinship And Post Order Support Team

Ackerman Pierce Ltd; Maidstone; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Maidstone seeks an experienced Assistant Team Manager - Kinship and Post Order Support Team. The role focuses on leadership and service improvement within statutory children's services. Responsibilities include supervision of social workers, contributing to quality assurance, and supporting service delivery. Offering a salary of £45,830-£51,130, plus market premia and retention payment, with a hybrid working arrangement.

Benefits

Market premia of £3,000 per annum

Retention payment of £2,000 per annum

Access to professional development and training

Local Government Pension Scheme

Qualifications

• Significant post-qualifying experience in statutory children's services.
• Strong knowledge of safeguarding, legislation, and statutory guidance.
• Proven experience of supervising social workers.

Responsibilities

• Support the Team Manager with leadership and management.
• Provide supervision to social workers and promote practice.
• Contribute to quality assurance and performance management.
• Collaborate with partners to improve outcomes.
• Play a key role in team objectives.

Skills

Leadership

Supervision

Collaborative working

Reflective practice

Education

Qualified Social Worker with Social Work England registration

Job description

Medway Council
Assistant Team Manager - Kinship and Post Order Support Team

Salary: £45,830-£51,130 + £3,000 p/a market premia and £2,000 p/a retention payment | Permanent | Hybrid working

Medway Council is seeking an experienced and motivated Assistant Team Manager - Kinship and Post Order Support Team to support the delivery of high-quality practice for children and families. This is a non-case holding role focused on leadership, supervision, and service improvement within a statutory children's services setting.

What's on Offer

• Market premia of £3,000 per annum, paid in 12 equal monthly instalments
• Retention payment of £2,000 per annum, paid each April after two years in post
• Hybrid working arrangement
• Access to professional development and leadership training
• Local Government Pension Scheme

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Team Manager with leadership, oversight, and day-to-day management
• Provide high-quality supervision to social workers and promote reflective practice
• Deputise for the Team Manager as required, including chairing meetings
• Contribute to quality assurance, performance management, and staff development
• Work collaboratively with partners to improve outcomes for children and families
• Play a key role in delivering the objectives of the Assistant Team Manager - Kinship and Post Order Support Team

Requirements

• Qualified Social Worker with Social Work England registration
• Substantial post-qualifying experience within statutory children's services
• Proven experience of supervising and supporting social workers
• Strong knowledge of safeguarding, legislation, and statutory guidance
• Ability to lead practice and support service delivery within the Assistant Team Manager - Kinship and Post Order Support Team

Ready to Apply? Contact Phil at Ackerman Pierce on (phone number removed) or email (url removed) to apply or find out more.