Job Description
Up to £54,130 (inclusive of market allowance) annual retention payment
Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and young people? Do you have the skills to lead and inspire a dedicated team? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you!
We are now looking for one passionate Assistant Team Manager for the Fostering Support and Development Team who can commit to making a difference to our children in Medway.
At Medway, we are committed to providing exceptional care and support to children and young people in foster care. Our fostering service is at the heart of our mission, and we are looking for dynamic and enthusiastic Assistant Team Managers to join our service.
Reporting to a Team Manager, as an Assistant Team Manager you will lead and manage a small team of social workers and create a supportive and collaborative team environment. Assistant Team Managers are not case holding. You will deliver high quality supervision and support social workers in the management of cases ensuring that high quality practice is delivered to safeguard and promote the wellbeing of vulnerable children and young people.
Children matter in Medway, and so do you. It’s an exciting time to join us as we offer competitive pay and conditions and hybrid working. We are committed to helping you to grow and develop throughout your career and reach your full potential. Our practice development offer, whether you are a manager or practitioner, ensures you will be guided, supported and cared for.
Whether you are an experienced social worker ready for the next step or an existing assistant team manager we’d like to hear from you. You will be joining an experienced and dedicated social work team who have relationship and strengths-based work with children and families at the core of their practice.
Join us and #Make a Difference…
Our Offer
We are proud to offer a range of benefits including –
* A market allowance of £3,000 per annum (payable in 12 equal instalments)
* A retention payment of £2,000 per annum (payable in April, following 2 years service in Medway)
* A generous annual leave entitlement up to 30 days plus bank holidays
* An excellent local government pension scheme
* An essential car user allowance with option to apply for a lease car after six months.
* Free car parking
* Hybrid working - enabling you to work from home/office (minimum of 3 days per week will be required in the office).
* Relocation package of up to £8,000
* A range of staff benefits and discounts including access to fantastic discounts and savings on shops and services, travel discounts, health and wellbeing support, and an employee assistance service.
* Access to professional development and support including Community Care Inform.
About You
* You will hold a recognised Social Work qualification eg. Degree in Social Work, PGC in Social Work, CQSW, DipSW or equivalent and be registered with Social Work England.
* You will have a full driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes.
Join us in making a positive impact and shaping the future of fostering! For further information on the qualifications, skills and experience required, please refer to the Job Profile and Person Specification.