🩺 We’re Hiring – Assistant Team Manager (Children’s Social Care – Assessment Team)

📍 Location: Samuelson House, Banbury
🔖 Reference – SCS736
🕒 Job Type: Locum – Full Time (37 hours per week)
💼 Start Date: Immediate (Temporary Contract)
💰 Rate/Salary: £42.00 per hour

About the Role:
We are recruiting on behalf of a local authority for an experienced Assistant Team Manager (ATM) to join a dynamic Assessment Team in Banbury. This is a fantastic opportunity to provide leadership, guidance, and support within Children’s Social Care, helping to deliver vital services to families and children in need.

Key Responsibilities:
• Provide professional leadership and management within the Assessment Team
• Support social workers in decision-making, safeguarding, and complex case management
• Ensure effective duty coverage, including attendance in the office on duty days
• Attend weekly Wednesday morning team meetings in person
• Drive high standards of practice, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements
• Contribute to the ongoing development and improvement of Children’s Social Care services

Requirements:
• Qualified Social Worker with Social Work England registration
• Strong experience in children’s social care, ideally within assessment teams
• Ability to support, supervise, and motivate staff effectively
• Must attend the office regularly (duty days + Wednesday team meetings)
• Preferably based within one hour of the office (a slightly longer commute may be considered)
• Up-to-date CV (with no unexplained gaps and specific date ranges)
• Right to work in the UK (Passport, Visa, Biometric Residence Card)
• National Insurance Number
• Valid Enhanced DBS Certificate

Why Join Us?
• Competitive pay rate of £42.00 per hour
• Leadership role with the chance to make a direct impact in children’s lives
• Supportive and collaborative team environment
• Professional development opportunities within a dynamic service

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📝 Apply Now
To apply, please email the following documents to esther@supplycaresolutions.co.uk:
• Up-to-date CV
• Social Work England registration number
• Proof of eligibility to work in the UK (Passport or Biometric Visa)
• National Insurance Number
• DBS Certificate

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