Deputy Team Manager, Disabled Children's Services (Hybrid)

Flashfactoryny; England; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation allowance up to £8,000

Annual retention payment £2,000

Welcome payment £4,000

Hybrid working

25.5 days annual leave rising to 30.5

Job summary

Gloucestershire County Council is seeking a Deputy Team Manager for the Disabled Children’s Service (Front Door) to lead a dedicated team delivering a needs-led service for children aged 0–18 with significant disability-related needs. The role focuses on resilience, co-production, and improving life chances through early guidance and comprehensive assessment processes.

The post requires SW England registration, UK statutory experience, and flexible travel.

Qualifications

• Registered with Social Work England.
• ASYE completed if qualified after 2012.
• Completed Senior Social Worker progression pathway.
• Minimum 2 years UK statutory social work experience.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel.
• Enhanced DBS (Adults & Children’s) clearance.

Responsibilities

• Provide management oversight from referral through to assessment and planning.
• Offer early advice, guidance, and support to children and families.
• Review and sign off EHCP contributions.
• Make decisions regarding single assessments in line with eligibility criteria.
• Supervise and support social work staff within the team.
• Undertake statutory social work duties as required.

Skills

Management oversight

Team supervision

Decision making

Travel readiness

Driving licence

Education

Social Work England registration

ASYE completion

Senior Social Worker pathway

Job description

Gloucestershire County Council is seeking a Deputy Team Manager for the Disabled Children’s Service (Front Door) to lead a dedicated team delivering a needs-led service for children aged 0–18 with significant disability-related needs. The role focuses on resilience, co-production, and improving life chances through early guidance and comprehensive assessment processes.

The post requires SW England registration, UK statutory experience, and flexible travel.