Assistant Team Manager

My Social Work News; Swindon; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading social care agency in Swindon is seeking an experienced Assistant Team Manager for the Children in Care Team. This full-time locum role offers £42.62 per hour, focusing on guiding social workers to provide the best care for children in transition. If you’re dedicated to improving outcomes and supporting young individuals, this is a fulfilling opportunity to make a real difference.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Professional growth opportunities

Flexible shifts

Dynamic work environment

Challenging daily work

Qualifications

• Experience in managing a team of social workers.
• Ability to build strong relationships with young individuals.
• Knowledge of Pathway Planning for transitioning children.

Responsibilities

• Manage a pod of social workers to enhance outcomes for young individuals.
• Provide supervision focused on the bond between social workers and children.
• Ensure children's needs are met through effective management.
• Participate in Pathway Planning for transitions into the team.
• Develop a supportive and progressive work environment with managers.

Skills

Leadership skills

Reflective supervision

Effective resource management

Collaboration with team and service managers

Job description

Overview

Assistant Team Manager – Children in Care Team in Swindon (UK), earning £42.62 per hour. This ongoing full-time locum role is your chance to bring change and innovation into the lives of children. Seize this opportunity for a fulfilling career where you can influence and shape their futures.

Benefits

• Competitive pay that recognises expertise and dedication.
• Platform for professional growth in the children’s social care sector.
• Flexible shifts to help balance personal life and professional commitments.
• Dynamic work environment with support and teamwork.
• Varied and challenging daily work that broadens skills and makes a tangible difference in children’s lives.

Role Overview

We now have an opportunity for an Assistant Team Manager within the Positive Futures Team. The Positive Futures Team works with children over 16 years old who are looked after by the local authority, including separated migrant children. Children transfer into the team when they approach 16 and begin Pathway Planning. As an Assistant Team Manager, you will manage a pod of social workers, ensuring they provide the best possible outcomes for the young individuals you support.

Responsibilities

• Use leadership skills to manage a pod of social workers, fostering strong relationships between them and the children.
• Provide reflective supervision, focusing on the bond between social workers and the young people in their care.
• Ensure children’s needs are met through effective management and provision of resources.
• Participate in Pathway Planning for children transitioning into the team.
• Collaborate with team and service managers to develop a supportive and progressive work environment.

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