Assistant Team Manager - Children with Disabilities
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- England,South East,Kent
- Full Time, Permanent
- £51,807 - £56,615 per annum
Job Description:
JOB-20240819-db742659
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.
Perks and Benefits * 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
Key Responsibilities * 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
Qualifications and Experience Essential:
* Qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England
* Management qualification or proven managerial experience
* 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
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.
Perks and Benefits * 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
Key Responsibilities * 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
Qualifications and Experience Essential:
* Qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England
* Management qualification or proven managerial experience
* 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
Job number 3314961
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