Assistant Team Manager - Children's Services (Non‑Case Holding)
Locum / Temporary
Locations: Hart & Rushmoor or East Hants
Rate: £42 per hour
Contract: Locum / Temporary
Working Pattern: Hybrid working
Hampshire County Council is recruiting an experienced Assistant Team Manager to join their Children's Services teams in Hart & Rushmoor or East Hants. This is a non‑case holding role, focused on supervision, quality assurance and supporting front‑line practice.
About the Role
As Assistant Team Manager, you will support the Team Manager to ensure consistency, quality and safe decision‑making across the team. You will provide supervision, oversight of complex work, and day‑to‑day operational support, helping to retain experienced practitioners in frontline roles.
Key Responsibilities
Support and supervise social workers and practitioners within the team
Quality assure assessments, reports, plans and court documentation
Chair and attend statutory meetings
Provide consultation and guidance on complex safeguarding cases
Assist with workflow management and prioritisation of cases
Contribute to service development and performance improvement
Deputise for the Team Manager when required
Ensure practice complies with statutory guidance, policy and procedureRequirements
Qualified Social Worker (DipSW / Degree or equivalent)
Registered with Social Work England
Significant experience within Children & Families frontline services
Previous experience in a senior / management or advanced practitioner role
Strong safeguarding decision‑making and supervisory skills
Confident working autonomously in a fast‑paced environment
Ability to work across Hart & Rushmoor or East Hants on a hybrid basisWhat's on Offer
£42 per hour
Non‑case holding role
Hybrid working
Supportive management structure
Opportunity to make an immediate impact at leadership levelTo apply for this role or to discuss the opportunity in confidence, please contact Lisa Hallinan at Connect2socialwork
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