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Assistant Team Manager - Children with Disabilities - Kent - Sanctuary Personal
Job summary
A leading social services agency is seeking a qualified Assistant Team Manager to lead the Children with Disabilities Team in Kent. This role emphasizes making a real difference in children's lives through effective management and innovative service delivery. The right candidate will have significant experience in statutory children's services and be responsible for leading social workers, enhancing service quality, and ensuring compliance with standards. Offering a competitive salary and opportunities for professional growth, this is an impactful position in a supportive environment.
Benefits
Qualifications
- Lead, manage, and coach a team of social workers, supporting both experienced and newly qualified staff.
- Drive service improvements to ensure positive outcomes for vulnerable children and families.
- Build strong partnerships with council services and external agencies for effective service delivery.
Responsibilities
- Contribute to delivering the council’s vision for Children’s Social Care.
- Promote flexible and balanced working practices to ensure high-quality services.
- Uphold the Council’s Fair Access, Diversity and Inclusion Policy to prevent discrimination.
Skills
Education
Job Title: Assistant Team Manager – Children with Disabilities
Location: Kent, UK
Salary: £51,807 – £56,615 per annum
Contract: Full-Time, Permanent
We are seeking a dynamic and skilled Assistant Team Manager to join our Children with Disabilities Team in Kent. This is a fantastic opportunity to step into a leadership role, supporting social workers in delivering high-quality services for children and families. With a competitive salary of £51,807 – £56,615, this full-time position offers stability, professional growth, and the chance to make a real difference in the lives of children and young people with disabilities.
Full-Time Stability: Secure a permanent role with room for career progression
Professional Development: Access to comprehensive training and leadership programmes
Career Growth: Opportunities to move forward within a thriving and supportive service
Work-Life Balance: Flexible, balanced working practices and generous holiday entitlement
Supportive Culture: Be part of a workplace that values collaboration and innovation
Lead, manage, and coach a team of social workers, supporting both experienced and newly qualified staff
Drive service improvements to ensure positive outcomes for vulnerable children and families
Build strong partnerships with council services and external agencies for effective service delivery
Contribute to delivering the council’s vision for Children’s Social Care
Promote flexible and balanced working practices to ensure high-quality services
Uphold the Council’s Fair Access, Diversity and Inclusion Policy to prevent discrimination
Ensure compliance with Health and Safety regulations and the Council’s policies
Support the prevention of crime and disorder in line with Section 17 of the Crime and Disorder Act 1998
Qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England
Practice Educator (Stage 1 and 2)
Experience:
Significant post-qualifying experience in statutory children’s services
Supervising social workers and managing team/individual performance
Child protection and court work experience
Supporting NQSWs and student placements
Skilled in managing complexity and risk of harm
Familiarity with Signs of Safety (or willingness to train)
Strong background in strengths-based and relationship-focused practice
Kent offers the perfect balance of career opportunity and lifestyle. With its beautiful countryside, historic towns, and welcoming communities, it’s an inspiring place to live and work. From cultural experiences to leisure activities, Kent provides a fantastic backdrop for both professional and personal growth.
Sanctuary Personnel is a trusted and award-winning agency. With an Excellent Trustpilot rating from over 1,000 reviews and multiple industry awards, we’re committed to finding you the right role, the best rates, and ongoing career support.
Ready to take the next step in your leadership journey? Apply now to become an Assistant Team Manager in Kent’s Children with Disabilities Team.
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