Assistant Team Manager - MASH

BCP Council; Poole; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking council as an Assistant Team Manager in the MASH team, where your leadership will help ensure children receive timely support. This role offers a chance to make a real difference in the lives of families in the community. With a strong emphasis on professional development, you will benefit from a supportive induction, clear career progression, and flexible working arrangements. Be part of a dedicated team that values safeguarding and the voices of children, all while enjoying competitive pay and a robust benefits package.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Local government pension scheme

Flexible working arrangements

Employee Assistance Programme

Relocation Scheme

Staff network groups

Qualifications

• Significant post-qualifying experience in children and families social care.
• Ability to demonstrate strong assessment and analytical skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee triaging and assessing referrals for children in need.
• Ensure a systemic approach to practice within the team.

Skills

Management Experience

Assessment Skills

Analytical Skills

Social Work Registration

Education

Registered Social Worker

Job description

Assistant Team Manager - MASH - 15 hours

Salary: £45,718 - £48,710 plus £7,130 p.a. contractual supplement

Job Introduction

Assistant Team Manager

BCP Council is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Assistant Team Manager to join our team. We are proud to have achieved a GOOD rating from Ofsted, reflecting our commitment to providing excellent care and support for children and families.

We are looking for experienced Assistant Team Managers from Children Social Care or aspiring senior Social Workers, with management and supervisory experience, to join our MASH Team and help us achieve our vision for children, young people, and families in Bournemouth, Christchurch & Poole Council.

You must be a registered social worker with Social Work England and have significant post-qualifying experience working with children and families in the statutory sector.

Our Children's Service Directorate adopts a systemic approach to practice, placing children and their voices at the heart of our work. You will ensure this approach is embedded within your team, demonstrate strong assessment and analytical skills, and work effectively within a management team.

Brief description of the team (MASH):

Our Goal: To ensure every child receives the right support at the right time and is safeguarded from harm.

Our work: Referrals are triaged, assessed, and transferred to appropriate teams and services. This requires professionalism and agile management oversight — team managers oversee contacts daily and authorize significant decisions for children in need or at risk.

Our location: Hybrid working based at Poole Police Station alongside other multi-agency professionals, with remote work options.

What we can offer you:

• Full induction with supportive Practice Fundamentals
• Clear career progression and learning opportunities
• Regular supervision
• 25 days annual leave (pro-rata) plus bank holidays
• Competitive salary with access to the local government pension scheme
• Flexible working arrangements at our refurbished Civic and Local Offices
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Relocation Scheme
• Staff network groups

Additional Requirements: All applicants must have full Right to Work in the UK without sponsorship.

If you are a registered social worker interested in this opportunity, we want to hear from you.

For more information, contact Nigel Burton, Service Manager for MASH, or Nanette McVeigh, Team Manager for MASH, via email. Visit our BCP Partnership Academy website for more details. To learn more about BCP Children's Services, visit our website.

About BCP Council

BCP Council serves over 400,000 residents with more than 5,000 employees, offering roles that can transform services and community life. Join us to help create a thriving, inclusive place for future generations.

Our Benefits

We offer an excellent benefits package. Details are available on our website. We are working towards a unified pay structure and benefits, ensuring continuous service and job security during this transition. Please contact the hiring manager with any questions.

DBS

We are committed to safeguarding and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. A Disclosure & Barring Service check is required for this role. Refer to the Job Description or Role Profile for more details.

Attached documents:

• JDPS CSC Assistant Team Manager.pdf