The service very much promotes flexible working with the ability to work remotely from other bases, as well as working from home. Here at North Yorkshire Council, we are extremely proud of the work our Children’s Services do; their hard work has been recently recognised by Ofsted in our 2023 review, rating us as Outstanding across all areas. We are now pleased to be offering the opportunity to join our highly acclaimed service and help us continue to offer an excellent provision. Two exciting positions have arisen for an enthusiastic, well-motivated Assistant Team Manager to join the Disabled Children and Young People’s Team. You will be working in a team that is constantly trying to improve outcomes for safeguarding disabled children and supporting their families. You will be based in a specialist team of social workers providing support and advice to children and young people with significant learning and physical disabilities aged 0-18 and their families. The team is committed to work with children and their families/carers, using a range of solution focussed, strength-based relationship practice models. The DC&YPS provide services which follow from specific legislation, including the Children Act 1989, the Children Act 2004, CSDPA 1970, the Care Act 2014 and the Short Breaks Guidance. We are committed to providing good quality services to support severely disabled children, young people and their families. One of the primary aspects of the role of the Assistant Team Manager is to supervise Social Workers on a day to day basis to ensure the delivery of an effective social work service to children and their families in accordance with the relevant policies and procedures. Another significant part of the role is to manage risk and to support Social Workers in managing risk, developing practice, as well as leading and mentoring colleagues in reaching appropriate decisions. Your key tasks will also include quality assurance and performance management, care planning, as well as chairing multi agency meetings and attending child protection conferences. You will be suitably qualified (DIPSW/CQSW/Masters/Degree in Social work) and preferably have knowledge in line with the job specification. You will have a passion for working with disabled young people and creating brighter futures for them and their families and contribute to the on-going development of our high standards of practice. Enhanced DBS check and registration with SE England is required. This role involves spoken communications, so confident use of English language is needed. Why Work For us? In return for your hard work and dedication to our service, you can expect to receive various employee benefits including flexible working hours – including the ability to work from home, - generous leave entitlement and access to our ‘Everybody Benefits’ package which includes numerous high-street retail discounts. We are also committed to providing ongoing support in what we appreciate can be a rewarding yet challenging role. If you are committed to delivering a high standard of practice, we would love to hear from you. Contact and Further Information For an informal discussion about this role please contact one of the Locality Team Managers on the below numbers: Zara Paling (East) on 01609 532261, Jane Hall (Central) on 01609 534384, Suzanne Hunt (Central) on 01609 536387 or Sarah Munday (West) on 01609 535604 If you would like a general discussion about social work or other opportunities, please contact Samantha Clayton on 01609 534321 Help us continue to drive positive change and join our skilled and dedicated team – we look forward to receiving your application! Key dates: Closing date: 03 rd August 2025 To apply please click the Apply Now link below.