Position Overview
Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children, young people and families in need of help and protection? We have exciting Assistant Team Manager opportunities within the Children's Assessment Service. As one of our Assistant Team Managers, you will be responsible for co‑ordinating and overseeing the social work response for children referred to us at the Front Door. The role is fast‑paced and your energy and enthusiasm will be key!
Responsibilities
As one of our Assistant Team Managers, you will be responsible for co‑ordinating and overseeing the social work response for children referred to us at the Front Door. You will line‑manage a pod of Social Workers, act as Duty Manager, oversee allocations for incoming section 17 and section 47 referrals, provide case and individual supervision to Social Workers and QA their completed work. Making threshold decisions is part of daily life in the Children’s Assessment Service and you will provide clear advice and proportionate decisions in how we respond.
Qualifications
* Considerable direct experience of frontline safeguarding Social Work, including assessment team working, and developing safe plans and interventions.
* Ability to work with autonomy and ideally have management experience gained from a statutory child protection service. Experience supervising student social workers, family support staff and/or social workers may also be considered.
* Capability to manage competing demands, be reflective and analytical, and proportionate in decision‑making whilst maintaining a clear focus on the best interests of children and vulnerable adults.
* Working knowledge of the Family Safeguarding Model and Motivational Interviewing.
Benefits
* Annual leave starting at 30 days per year (plus bank holidays).
* Culture of flexible working.
* Technology to support agile working where role permits.
* Membership of the Local Government contributory pension scheme, employer's contribution of up to 19.9%.
* Employee Assistance Programme including access to health and wellbeing support 24×7.
* Range of family‑friendly policies.
* Childcare vouchers, cycle to work scheme, electric car scheme, range of staff discounts including travel, holidays, insurance, food, health & leisure activities.
* Excellent learning and development opportunities.
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Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
We are proud of our diverse workforce. Everyone is accepted for who they are, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, or on maternity or family leave. We have a number of staff network groups which provide peer support, education and safe spaces for all. Our commitment to Guaranteed Interview Schemes: As a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee an interview for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job. We also guarantee interviews to care leavers who have completed further education and who meet the essential criteria for the job. For those leaving care without any further education, we guarantee an interview for our apprenticeships. We are also committed to helping and supporting those transitioning from HM Armed Forces to civilian life and guarantee an interview for those demonstrating the essential criteria for the role within three years of leaving the service. Oxfordshire County Council are 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 these commitments.
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