Assistant Team Manager: Kinship & Post Order Support (Hybrid)

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

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.