Hybrid Assistant Team Manager — Safeguarding & Support

Achieving for Children; Maidenhead; Hybrid; GBP 56,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

29 days annual leave

LGPS or Teachers Pension

Flexible working

Employee Assistance Programme

Staff discounts

Learning and development

Job summary

Achieving for Children in Maidenhead is seeking an experienced Assistant Team Manager to lead our Support & Safeguarding Pods. You will supervise social workers, oversee complex cases and drive safeguarding outcomes to protect children and families.

This fixed-term 6-month role offers hybrid working and a chance to develop practice within a values-driven social care team. You’ll work with partner agencies, contribute to court processes and help upskill practitioners, including ASYE staff,

Qualifications

• Hold a recognised social work qualification and active Social Work England registration.
• Have experience supervising or managing staff within Children’s Services.
• Have strong knowledge of safeguarding legislation, child protection and court processes.
• Be confident overseeing complex cases, supporting practitioners and developing professional practice.
• Demonstrate excellent communication, decision-making and partnership-working skills.
• Take a child-centred, strengths-based approach to safeguarding and improving outcomes.
• Share our values of Trust, Empower and Respect, with a commitment to high-quality practice and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Oversee complex cases and drive care planning and safeguarding outcomes.
• Provide supervision and management support to social workers and ASYE practitioners.
• Contribute to multi-agency meetings and partnerships with professionals.
• Support court proceedings and safeguarding processes.
• Develop and mentor social workers to build confidence and consistency.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Decision making

Partnership working

Supervision

Child protection

Court processes

Safeguarding knowledge

Social work registration

Education

Social work qualification

Job description

Achieving for Children in Maidenhead is seeking an experienced Assistant Team Manager to lead our Support & Safeguarding Pods. You will supervise social workers, oversee complex cases and drive safeguarding outcomes to protect children and families.

This fixed-term 6-month role offers hybrid working and a chance to develop practice within a values-driven social care team. You’ll work with partner agencies, contribute to court processes and help upskill practitioners, including ASYE staff,