Duty & Assessment Assistant Team Manager

Assistant Team Manager - Duty & Assessment Team

Oxfordshire County Council | Children's Services

Service Care Solutions are currently recruiting for an experienced Assistant Team Manager to join the Duty & Assessment Team at Oxfordshire County Council on a temporary ongoing contract.

This is an excellent opportunity for a senior social worker or existing assistant team manager to join a fast-paced frontline service, supporting social workers with assessments, safeguarding interventions, and decision-making to ensure the best outcomes for children and families.

Role Details:

• Position: Assistant Team Manager
• Team: Duty & Assessment
• Location: Oxfordshire County Council
• Contract: Temporary ongoing
• Working Pattern: Full-time, Monday to Friday
• Hybrid Working: 3 days in the office, 2 days working from home
• Pay Rate:
  • £42.00 per hour Umbrella
  • £32.91 per hour PAYE Exclusive

Requirements:

• Qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England
• Previous experience within a Duty & Assessment Team
• Experience managing complex child protection and safeguarding cases
• Strong knowledge of statutory children's social care legislation and procedures
• Experience supervising and supporting social workers is desirable
• Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle preferred

Key Responsibilities:

• Supporting the Team Manager with the day-to-day running of the service
• Providing supervision, guidance, and support to social workers
• Overseeing assessments, safeguarding enquiries, and child protection work
• Ensuring timely decision-making and effective risk management
• Maintaining high standards of practice and compliance
• Working closely with partner agencies to safeguard children and promote positive outcomes

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established team with competitive rates, flexible hybrid working, and the opportunity to make a real difference to children and families across Oxfordshire.

Service Care Solutions benefits and interested please send your CV to andrew.wiles@servicecare.org.uk, along with a £200 candidate referral bonus and a £150 sign-up bonus for new candidates.