Assistant Team Manager Location: Civic Campus, Euclid Street, SN1 2JG Start Date: ASAP Contract Duration: 4 Months Working Hours: Mon – Fri, 09:00 – 17:00, 37 Hours per week Pay Rate: £35.30 Per Hour Job Ref: OR18411 Job Responsibilities Lead a team of social workers and support staff to provide high-quality services for children and families. Ensure effective safeguarding practices and support children in reaching their full potential. Recruit, develop, and motivate staff to meet the service's demands. Allocate resources and manage workloads within budget limits. Ensure team members record case work and make informed decisions. Adhere to the Quality Assurance Framework and conduct regular case audits. Manage performance measures and ensure statutory timescales are met. Promote effective assessment, risk management, and child protection. Provide supervision and support to staff for informed decision-making. Develop partnerships with other agencies for safeguarding children. Promote inclusion, diversity, and high standards within the team. Ensure health and safety compliance at work. Work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, as needed. Person Specifications Must Have Management and leadership skills in a social work setting. Experience in front-line social work practice. Knowledge of relevant legislation and policies. Excellent interpersonal, listening, and coaching skills. Diploma or degree in a relevant area. Registered Social Work Practitioner with SW England. Enhanced DBS certificate. Nice to Have Postgraduate qualification in the field of practice. Qualification in or working towards leadership/management. Coaching certificate or working towards one. DISCLAIMER: By applying for this vacancy, you consent to your personal information being shared with our client and any relevant third parties we engage with, for the purpose of assessing your suitability specific organizations or hirers to whom you do not wish your details to be disclosed