Assistant Team Manager - Kinship And Post Order Support Team

Medway Council
Assistant Team Manager - Kinship and Post Order Support Team

Salary: £45,830-£51,130 + £3,000 p/a market premia and £2,000 p/a retention payment | Permanent | Hybrid working

Medway Council is seeking an experienced and motivated Assistant Team Manager - Kinship and Post Order Support Team to support the delivery of high-quality practice for children and families. This is a non-case holding role focused on leadership, supervision, and service improvement within a statutory children's services setting.

• Market premia of £3,000 per annum, paid in 12 equal monthly instalments
• Retention payment of £2,000 per annum, paid each April after two years in post
• Hybrid working arrangement
• Access to professional development and leadership training
• Local Government Pension Scheme

• Support the Team Manager with leadership, oversight, and day-to-day management
• Provide high-quality supervision to social workers and promote reflective practice
• Deputise for the Team Manager as required, including chairing meetings
• Contribute to quality assurance, performance management, and staff development
• Work collaboratively with partners to improve outcomes for children and families
• Play a key role in delivering the objectives of the Assistant Team Manager - Kinship and Post Order Support Team

• Qualified Social Worker with Social Work England registration
• Substantial post-qualifying experience within statutory children's services
• Proven experience of supervising and supporting social workers
• Strong knowledge of safeguarding, legislation, and statutory guidance
• Ability to lead practice and support service delivery within the Assistant Team Manager - Kinship and Post Order Support Team

Ready to Apply? Contact Phil at Ackerman Pierce on (phone number removed) or email (url removed) to apply or find out more.