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We have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Assistant Team Manager who is a registered Social Worker with Social Work England. The ideal candidate will have post‑qualifying experience working with children and families in the statutory sector and will join our Children’s Specialist Support Team to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and young people.

To learn more about what it is like to work with us, take a look at our team's video.

If you would like an informal chat or a tour of the office prior to submitting your application, please contact helen.gore@bracknell-forest.gov.uk to arrange a suitable time.

You will have significant post‑qualifying experience in statutory work with children and families. A strong understanding of assessment, planning and intervention is essential to ensure that needs‑led services and interventions are provided and the right plans are in place for children and families.

You will be a natural leader with the ability to build effective relationships, demonstrate strong analytical skills and work collaboratively as part of a management team. You will have direct responsibility for Social Workers, including Newly Qualified Social Workers and Family Workers.

You will also be comfortable deputising for the Team Manager, managing performance, chairing meetings and supporting recruitment and retention efforts.

The Children’s Specialist Support Team (CSST) is a highly skilled and supportive group of professionals dedicated to working with children who have disabilities and/or complex health needs. Our focus is on keeping children at the heart of everything we do. We deliver a range of services, including support for children with additional vulnerabilities, statutory responsibilities for disabled Children in Need, care packages and short breaks.

Our team is diverse, covering a broad range of areas, including social work, occupational therapy and short breaks, such as Larchwood, our respite unit. We embrace a “child‑first” and social model approach, valuing partnership and collaboration as key to our success.

As a small and welcoming local authority, we pride ourselves on our inclusive culture and strong sense of community. We prioritise staff wellbeing and foster a supportive environment where everyone feels connected and valued.

• Support the Team Manager to manage the delivery and performance of the Children’s Specialist Support Team.
• Promote and support the council’s policies and procedures for safeguarding, ensuring children are at the centre of all decisions, and the social model of disability is respected in all work.
• Ensure arrangements for regular engagement/participation with children and young people, parents and carers by all staff within the service.
• Lead on strategy discussions, child in need meetings, professional meetings and other forums.
• Provide high quality, reflective supervision (in line with the supervision policy).

• 28 days annual leave increasing to 33 days after 3 years’ continuous service, with the opportunity to buy up to 10 and sell up to 5 days.
• Paid employee volunteering scheme.
• Local government pension scheme, with life insurance cover.
• Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme (subject to eligibility).
• Reimbursement of Social Work England registration.
• Recognition of continuous service attained within the NHS and UKHSA when calculating some benefits. (Terms and Conditions apply)
• Career development through internal and external training opportunities.
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and fostering leave.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support your health and wellbeing.
• Inclusive and social working environment with a variety of staff networks and a sports and social club.
• Find out more about all our benefits or see the candidate pack.

Interviews will be held week commencing 15th December 2025. Interviews will be conducted in person, providing candidates with the chance to personally meet the team and experience our work environment.

We will be reviewing applications regularly and reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified. To avoid disappointment, you are advised to submit your application as soon as possible.

AI is prohibited during the interview; any candidate using AI will be withdrawn from consideration.

For an informal discussion or to ask any questions about this role, please contact:

Benigna Amago
Phone: 01344 352 378
Email: Benigna.Amago@bracknell-forest.gov.uk

Bracknell Forest Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect everyone employed with us to share this commitment. All successful candidates for this role will be subject to a DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) check as part of our pre‑employment checks process.

Candidates should be able to demonstrate experience of working within the current Social Care System and Framework.

We can only accept applications from candidates currently residing in the UK.