Overview
Salary: £56,293 - £58,836 (inclusive of 20% Out of Hours plussage, and 2% Recruitment and Retention supplement)
Hours per week: 37 hours
Temporary/Fixed term: 12 months
Interview date: Tuesday 23 September 2025
Integrated Front Door - Empowering Families, Protecting Futures
Ready to take your Social Work career to the next level? Join our team as an Assistant Team Manager in the renowned Integrated Front Door (IFD) team!
Rated ' Outstanding ' by Ofsted, our team has been transforming out-of-hours support for children and young people since its launch in January 2020.
Responsibilities
* As the Assistant Team Manager, you will be the cornerstone for seamless service access, expertly guiding referrals to partner agencies, and providing immediate emergency responses during critical out-of-hours periods.
* The Integrated Front Door team\'s responsibilities are to assess the needs and risk in relation to referrals into Families and Children’s social care, ensuring that children and families receive the appropriate service.
* Here’s your chance to be part of something new as we implement the early support hub and reshape the way we deliver services. Your role will be pivotal, supporting senior managers in crafting and embedding our innovative approach.
* Flexibility is key, with a dynamic rolling shift pattern covering operational hours from 8 am to midnight, including weekends and holidays. Unsocial hours payments are in line with Council policies.
Qualifications
* Bring your Social Work England registration, a recognised social worker qualification, and up-to-date knowledge of relevant legislation.
* Management/supervision qualifications (level 4).
* A minimum of two years\' relevant experience or training.
About Wiltshire Council
Wiltshire Council is a friendly, welcoming place to work, with a \'One Council\' ethos. That’s why we focus on getting the things that matter to our people right.
Please download and read the role description and person specification carefully before you apply as well as Our Identity.
We are committed to creating an environment of positive working relationships where everyone feels engaged, supported and able to thrive. We will not tolerate discrimination, bullying or harassment of any kind. Everyone is expected to promote a culture of inclusion, dignity, trust and respect which is underpinned by our vision and Our Identity framework.
For more details, contact Samuel Knight, Team Manager - Front Door IFD, at Samuel.Knight@wiltshire.gov.uk.
This role may be subject to certain successful security checks; please see the role description for more information.
We are firmly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and to the principles of inclusion and diversity in both employment and the delivery of services. Read our statement of commitment to equality and inclusion.
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