Job Description
3-4 months contract with a local authority
Job Purpose
* To support the Team Manager in leading and managing the Sutton Locality Team, ensuring high-quality service delivery aligned with performance standards and safeguarding responsibilities. The Assistant Team Manager will provide supervision, oversight, and leadership in complex casework, policy development, and reflective practice, while promoting early help and preventative approaches.
Key Duties/Accountabilities
* Support the Team Manager in supervising staff and managing caseloads across the team
* Maintain management oversight of service delivery, ensuring alignment with key performance indicators
* Lead on the development and implementation of specific policies and procedures
* Coordinate the team’s work to ensure effective service delivery and collaboration
* Promote early help and prevention strategies, ensuring robust assessments and timely reviews
* Facilitate reflective practice sessions and contribute to performance management
Essential Experience Required
* Proven experience in supervising or supporting frontline social work teams
* Strong understanding of safeguarding, early help, and preventative approaches
* Ability to manage complex cases and provide effective oversight
* Skilled in reflective practice and performance management
Essential Qualification Required
* Degree in Social Work or equivalent qualification
* Registration with Social Work England
* Evidence of continued professional development
Additional Information
* Working hours: 36 hours per week
* Enhanced DBS clearance
* Ability to travel within the borough and hold a valid UK driving licence (if applicable)
* The role closes on 4th Sept 2025, apply ASAP.
Requirements
Requirements
* Degree in Social Work or equivalent qualification
* Registration with Social Work England
* Proven experience in supervising or supporting frontline social work teams
* Strong understanding of safeguarding, early help, and preventative approaches
* Ability to manage complex cases and provide effective oversight
* Skilled in reflective practice and performance management
Requirements
Supporting the team manager in supervising staff, managing caseloads, maintaining management oversight in service delivery in line with key performance indicators