Overview
Are you an experienced social work professional looking to take the next step in your career? West Berkshire Council is seeking an Assistant Team Manager to support the Service Manager in leading our dedicated and passionate team within the Children and Family Services. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to the delivery of high-quality social care services and make a positive impact on the lives of children and families in our community.
Responsibilities
* As the Assistant Team Manager, you will work closely with the Service Manager to ensure the effective operation and management of the Children and Family Assessment Team. Your key responsibilities will include:
* Supporting the Team Manager in the day-to-day management of the team, including supervision and appraisal of staff
* Ensuring the timely and appropriate assessment of children and family needs
* Overseeing the planning and delivery of interventions to safeguard and promote the welfare of children
* Monitoring and maintaining accurate case records and documentation
* Collaborating with external agencies and stakeholders to ensure comprehensive support for children and families
* Contributing to the continuous improvement of services through participation in quality assurance activities
Qualifications and Skills
* Qualified Social Worker with SWE registration
* Experience working within a children’s social care setting, ideally with some supervisory or leadership experience
* Sound knowledge of relevant legislation, statutory requirements, and best practice in safeguarding and child protection
* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with colleagues, children, and families
* Strong organisational and time management abilities, with the capacity to manage competing priorities
* Motivated and proactive, with a solution-focused approach to problem-solving
Benefits
* Flexible working arrangements to promote work-life balance
* Access to a wide range of relevant training and development opportunities
* Local government pension scheme
* Family-friendly policies
* A range of local discounts
* You will also be entitled to a generous annual leave entitlement starting at 29 days per annum (plus public holidays) rising by an additional 5 days after 5 years’ service.
Please note that the closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Sonia Harris email sonia.harris@westberks.gov.uk
Equal Opportunities
* The Council supports Equal Opportunity of employment and positively encourages applications from people who fall within any of the nine protected characteristics under the Equality Act 2010.
How To Apply
Please now complete a short online application form. You will then be able to upload your CV.
This role has been identified as public facing in accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016; the requirement to fulfil all spoken aspects of the role with confidence in English applies.
West Berkshire Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all its staff and volunteers to share these values. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment. This role involves regulated activity with children. As such, appointment is subject to an Enhanced DBS check with the relevant Barred List(s).
In this post you will be required to maintain continuous registration with the DBS Update Service for the duration of your employment.
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