Assistant Team Manager

Assistant Team Manager

Chippenham, Wiltshire, United Kingdom

Job Description

Salary: £51,418 - £53,741 (Inclusive of 15% market supplement)

Hours per week: 37 hours

Interview date: Tuesday 07 January 2025

Support and Safeguarding Service - Empowering Families, Protecting Futures

Join us in a leadership role as an Assistant Team Manager, contributing to our mission of supporting families and preventing breakdowns. Our family-based approach ensures positive outcomes, and we offer a dynamic environment with comprehensive training, development opportunities, and flexible work arrangements.

As an Assistant Team Manager, you will be instrumental in shaping a positive impact on families. Working closely with the Team Manager, you'll lead the dedicated team to enhance the delivery of the five "Every Child Matters" outcome. Your dedication will drive positive change and shape a brighter future for those in need.

To qualify for this position, you need a social work qualification, registration with Social Work England, and experience in a leadership or supervisory role, with a level 4 management qualification being preferable. You will have at least 3 years' experience of working in children and families' social care.

Join us and unlock the potential for personal and professional growth, as you contribute to creating a supportive and empowering environment for both your team and the families we serve.

Why us?

Wiltshire Council is a friendly, welcoming place to work, with a 'One Council' ethos. That's why we focus on getting the things that matter to our people right. Explore more benefits here!

This position comes with a 15% market supplement payment. All market supplement payments are subject to review on an annual basis.

Please download and read the role description and person specification carefully before you apply as well as Our Identity .

The council is committed to creating an environment of positive working relationships where everyone feels engaged, supported and able to thrive. Our Identity is a framework which sets out how we are all expected to lead, work and act to deliver our services. We will not tolerate discrimination, bullying or harassment of any kind. Everyone is expected to promote a culture of inclusion, dignity, trust and respect which is underpinned by our vision and Our Identity framework.

For more details, contact Isla Church, Team Manager, at , or call .

This role may be subject to certain successful security checks; please see the role description for more information.

We are firmly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and to the principles of inclusion and diversity in both employment and the delivery of services. Read our statement of commitment to equality and inclusion .

Disability Confident Employer

Application process

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