Assistant Team Manager - MASH - Buckinghamshire ( Aylesbury )

Caritas Recruitment Limited; Aylesbury; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Ongoing professional development

Supportive working environment

Flexible working arrangements

Generous leave entitlement

Access to employee wellbeing programs

Job summary

Buckinghamshire Council is seeking an Assistant Team Manager for the Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH) in Aylesbury. You will support the Team Manager in day‑to‑day management and contribute to safeguarding children and young people.

The role requires a social work qualification and Social Work England registration, with leadership experience, strong communication, and knowledge of child welfare legislation. We offer development opportunities, flexible working, and a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Degree in Social Work, DipSW, or equivalent and current registration with Social Work England.
• Experience in child protection or safeguarding, preferably in a multi‑agency setting.
• Strong leadership and supervisory skills with the ability to motivate and support a team.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with children, families and professionals.
• Sound knowledge of legislation and policy relating to child welfare and safeguarding.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and mentor social workers and support staff to ensure high‑quality practice and safeguarding compliance.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of policies, procedures and best practices within the MASH.
• Conduct assessments and reviews to identify risks and ensure appropriate interventions.
• Collaborate with partner agencies to facilitate information sharing and coordinated responses.
• Participate in case discussions and decision‑making processes to safeguard children and young people.

Skills

Leadership

Supervision

Communication

Safeguarding

Education

Degree in Social Work

DipSW

Job description

Are you a dedicated social work professional looking to advance your career in a dynamic and supportive environment? Buckinghamshire Council is seeking an Assistant Team Manager for our Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH) in Aylesbury. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in safeguarding children and young people, working collaboratively with a range of agencies to ensure their safety and well-being.

As the Assistant Team Manager, you will be responsible for supporting the Team Manager in the day-to-day management of the MASH team. Your key responsibilities will include:

• Supervising and mentoring social workers and support staff to ensure high-quality practice and compliance with safeguarding standards.
• Contributing to the development and implementation of policies, procedures, and best practices within the MASH.
• Conducting assessments and reviews to identify risks and ensure appropriate interventions are in place.
• Collaborating with partner agencies to facilitate effective information sharing and coordinated responses.
• Participating in case discussions and decision-making processes to safeguard children and young people.

To be considered for this role, you must possess a relevant social work qualification (e.g., Degree in Social Work, DipSW, or equivalent) and hold current registration with Social Work England. In addition, the following qualifications and skills are essential:

• Experience in child protection or safeguarding work, preferably within a multi-agency environment.
• Strong leadership and supervisory skills, with the ability to motivate and support a team.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to engage effectively with children, families, and professionals.
• Sound knowledge of legislation and policy relating to child welfare and safeguarding.

In return, we offer a competitive salary, ongoing professional development opportunities, and a supportive working environment. You will also benefit from flexible working arrangements, a generous leave entitlement, and access to employee wellbeing programs.

• competitive salary
• ongoing professional development opportunities
• supportive working environment
• flexible working arrangements
• generous leave entitlement
• access to employee wellbeing programs