JOB db742659

Job Title: Assistant Team Manager - Children with DisabilitiesLocation: Kent, UKSalary: £51,807 - £56,615 per annumContract: Full-Time, Permanent

We are seeking a dynamic and skilled Assistant Team Manager to join our Children with Disabilities Team in Kent. This is a fantastic opportunity to step into a leadership role, supporting social workers in delivering high-quality services for children and families. With a competitive salary of £51,807 - £56,615, this full-time position offers stability, professional growth, and the chance to make a real difference in the lives of children and young people with disabilities.

• Full-Time Stability: Secure a permanent role with room for career progression

• Professional Development: Access to comprehensive training and leadership programmes

• Career Growth: Opportunities to move forward within a thriving and supportive service

• Work-Life Balance: Flexible, balanced working practices and generous holiday entitlement

• Supportive Culture: Be part of a workplace that values collaboration and innovation

• Lead, manage, and coach a team of social workers, supporting both experienced and newly qualified staff

• Drive service improvements to ensure positive outcomes for vulnerable children and families

• Build strong partnerships with council services and external agencies for effective service delivery

• Contribute to delivering the council's vision for Children's Social Care

• Promote flexible and balanced working practices to ensure high-quality services

• Uphold the Council's Fair Access, Diversity and Inclusion Policy to prevent discrimination

• Ensure compliance with Health and Safety regulations and the Council's policies

• Support the prevention of crime and disorder in line with Section 17 of the Crime and Disorder Act 1998

Essential:

• Qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England

• Management qualification or proven managerial experience

• Practice Educator (Stage 1 and 2)

Experience:

• Significant post-qualifying experience in statutory children's services

• Supervising social workers and managing team/individual performance

• Child protection and court work experience

• Supporting NQSWs and student placements

• Skilled in managing complexity and risk of harm

• Familiarity with Signs of Safety (or willingness to train)

• Strong background in strengths-based and relationship-focused practice