Assistant Team Manager – Children's Social Work Team (Non-Case Holding)

Assistant Team Manager – Children's Social Work Team (Non-Case Holding)
Location: Medway
Salary: £47,435 - £52,920 per annum
Market Premia: £6,000 per annum (paid monthly)
Retention Payment: £3,000 per annum (paid annually after one year in post)
Contract: Permanent, Full-Time

Service Care Solutions are proud to be recruiting on behalf of Medway Council for an experienced Assistant Team Manager to join their Children's Social Work Team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Senior Practitioner or Assistant Team Manager looking to take the next step in leadership within a supportive and forward-thinking local authority. This is a non-case holding management position, allowing you to focus on developing staff, driving high-quality practice, and improving outcomes for children and families.

The Role
Working alongside the Team Manager, you will play a key role in leading, supporting and developing a team of Social Workers, ensuring children and young people receive safe, effective and child-centred interventions.
You will provide professional supervision, quality assurance, coaching and guidance to your team while promoting a culture of learning, continuous improvement and reflective practice.

This is an ideal opportunity for someone who enjoys mentoring others, strengthening practice and making a real difference without holding their own caseload.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Team Manager with the day-to-day leadership of the team.
• Provide regular supervision to a team of 3-4 Social Workers.
• Deliver robust case oversight, quality assurance and timely decision-making.
• Chair strategy meetings, planning meetings, reviews and professional meetings.
• Support staff development through coaching, mentoring and performance management.
• Assist with case allocation and workload management.
• Undertake joint visits and provide support during court proceedings where required.
• Contribute to the induction, recruitment and retention of new team members.
• Deputise for the Team Manager in their absence.
• Work collaboratively with partner agencies to achieve the best outcomes for children and young people.
• Ensure children's voices remain at the heart of all decision making.

About You

We're looking for a confident and experienced Social Work professional who is passionate about developing others and driving excellent practice.

You will have:

• Social Work England registration.
• Significant post-qualifying experience within Children's Social Care.
• Experience supervising or mentoring Social Workers.
• Strong knowledge of safeguarding legislation, child protection and statutory responsibilities.
• Excellent communication, leadership and decision-making skills.
• A commitment to achieving positive outcomes for vulnerable children and young people.
• A valid UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle.

What's on Offer?

• Competitive salary of £47,435 - £52,920
• £6,000 Market Premia paid monthly
• £3,000 Annual Retention Payment after one year's service
• Non-case holding management role
• Excellent training and career development opportunities
• Supportive leadership team
• Flexible working and strong commitment to work-life balance
• Opportunity to shape practice and develop future social work professionals

Referral & Registration Bonuses

Know someone who could be the perfect fit?

Service Care Solutions offers:

• £200 for a successful qualified referral
• £50 for a successful non-qualified referral
• £150 Sign-Up Bonus for qualified candidates who register with Service Care Solutions
• £75 Find Your Own Job Bonus

Terms and Conditions apply.

Interested?
For more information or to apply, contact:
Nik Froud
Associate Recruitment Consultant
📧 Nik.Froud@Servicecare.org.uk
Apply today and take the next step in your leadership career while helping shape brighter futures for children and young people.