Social Work Assistant Team Manager - Family Help Lead

Dorset Council; Weymouth; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Dorset Council is seeking an Assistant Team Manager to join the East and Purbeck team within Family Help in Dorset. You will lead and supervise practitioners, support safeguarding work for children and families, and drive practice improvement while working across multi‑agency teams.

The role requires social work qualification and leadership experience. You will contribute to a high‑performing, supportive culture focused on restoring positive outcomes for children, families and care leavers, with

Qualifications

• Social Work England registration and professional standing.
• Experience leading, supervising or mentoring teams.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Multi-Agency Child Protection Team to identify and act on safeguarding concerns.
• Provide line management for Family workers, social workers and students.
• Lead and develop practice improvement across the service.
• Deliver training and development opportunities within the Assistant Team Manager group.

Skills

Social Work England registration

Leadership

Communication

Mentoring

Reflective supervision

Education

Degree in social work

ASYE completed

Job description

Dorset Council is seeking an Assistant Team Manager to join the East and Purbeck team within Family Help in Dorset. You will lead and supervise practitioners, support safeguarding work for children and families, and drive practice improvement while working across multi‑agency teams.

The role requires social work qualification and leadership experience. You will contribute to a high‑performing, supportive culture focused on restoring positive outcomes for children, families and care leavers, with