The Role: This role is with Adopt South, the partnership Regional Adoption Agency for Hampshire, Isle of Wight, Portsmouth, and Southampton local authorities, with the lead authority Hampshire County Council as the employer. We are looking for an Assistant Team Manager to join our Adoption Support team, in our dynamic and innovative Regional Adoption Agency. Children and young people who have been adopted may at times, face day to day challenges both at home and in school. As the Adoption Support Assistant Team Manager, you will review and consider, how best we shape and define support to our families through the range of services we currently offer. This includes our triage and multi-disciplinary services, as well as assessing families who require therapies funded by the Adoption Support Fund. We are looking for an inspiring and enthusiastic person, who will consider new approaches and processes with the team, so when our families contact us for help or advice, we can offer them the best outcome that meets their needs efficiently and timely. You'll have exceptional communication skills, with the ability to relate to all different kinds of people. You will have some management experience with evidence of reporting, changing or introducing new processes to improve performance, whilst ensuring staff feel motivated and involved. A good understanding of Child Protection legislation is important to the role, as is the motivation to grow through personal and professional development. Above all, you will be determined to make a difference for both the service and the children who need it. Additional Information: Assistant Team Manager - Adoption Support (Adopt South ) Job Description and Person Specification Vetting Requirements: This role is subject to a Criminal Records Check. As such, and as per safer recruitment requirements for Children's Services, references will be requested prior to interview. Contact Details for an Informal Discussion: Please contact Service Manager carol.beddowhants.gov.uk Hampshire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. In order to combat discrimination, no unnecessary conditions or requirements will be applied which could have a disproportionately adverse effect on any one group. All sections of the population will have equal access to jobs. No applicant or employee will receive less favourable treatment because of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership and pregnancy or maternity, unless a Genuine Occupational Requirement (GOR) applies. We are a Disability Confident Employer – committed to ensuring that our recruitment and selection process is inclusive and accessible.