Assistant Team Manager - (Family Safeguarding East Team)

West Berkshire Council is seeking an Assistant Team Manager to join our Children & Family Services team, working in the Assessment and Safeguarding Service. This is an excellent opportunity to support the Team Manager in leading a dedicated team of practitioners, ensuring the delivery of high-quality social care services to children and families.

 

About the Role

As the Assistant Team Manager, you will play a crucial role in:

• Assisting the Team Manager in the day-to-day management of the team, including overseeing referrals, assessments, and interventions.
• Providing guidance and support to social workers, ensuring they have the necessary resources to meet the needs of children and families.
• Contributing to the effective operation of the service, including participation in management meetings and decision-making processes.
• Ensuring compliance with statutory requirements, regulations, and West Berkshire Council's policies and procedures.
• Monitoring and evaluating the quality of practice, providing feedback and implementing improvement plans as necessary.

 

About You

The ideal candidate will possess the following skills and attributes:

• Qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England.
• Experience working in a children and family social work setting, with a solid understanding of safeguarding and child protection issues.
• Previous supervisory or leadership experience, demonstrating the ability to motivate and support a team of practitioners.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with colleagues, children, and families.
• Strong organisational and time management abilities, with the capacity to manage competing priorities and deliver within deadlines.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation, statutory guidance, and best practice in social work.
• Ability to analyse complex information and make informed decisions.

 

Why Work for West Berkshire Council?

West Berkshire Council is committed to supporting the professional development and well-being of its employees. In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a range of excellent employment benefits, including:

• Flexible working arrangements to promote work-life balance.
• Access to a wide range of relevant training and development opportunities.
• Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Family friendly policies, including generous maternity, paternity, and adoption leave.
• A range of local discounts, offering great savings on shopping, dining, and leisure activities.
• Free parking at our Market Street offices.
• Relocation package for eligible candidates.

 

For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Jordana Onegi, Team Manager, at Jordana.Onegi1@westberks.gov.uk 

Please note that the closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible to avoid disappointment.