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Support and Protection Assistant Team Manager
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Posted:
16 September 2026 (Yesterday)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
14 December 2026
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Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
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Job Summary
3 months contract with a local authority
Rate: 42 per hour Umbrella
Summary
- This is a 3-month contract role with a local authority offering a rate of 42 per hour via an umbrella company. The Assistant Team Manager will play a crucial role in leading and supporting a team of Social Workers to deliver exceptional safeguarding and support services for children young people and their families. The position involves ensuring statutory duties are met promoting best practices and achieving positive outcomes through effective supervision leadership decision-making and collaboration with partners.
Responsibilities
- Assist the Team Manager in overseeing the daily operations and management of the team.
- Provide leadership guidance and professional support to Social Workers Newly Qualified Social Workers (NQSWs) and other team members.
- Supervise mentor and develop staff to maintain high standards of practice and professional growth.
- Foster a positive team culture that promotes learning accountability and continuous improvement.
- Act as a deputy for the Team Manager when necessary.
- Oversee a caseload of children and families ensuring timely and effective interventions.
- Manage a limited number of complex and high-risk cases offering direct support as needed.
- Ensure assessments plans and interventions are child-focused evidence-based and outcome-oriented.
- Support staff in making appropriate threshold decisions and managing risks effectively.
- Ensure compliance with statutory guidance legislation and local safeguarding procedures.
Requirements:
- Significant post-qualified experience in Childrens Social Care.
- Experience managing complex safeguarding and child protection cases.
- Experience in supervising supporting or mentoring Social Workers and newly qualified staff.
- Strong knowledge of safeguarding legislation policies and procedures.
- Experience working within Child Protection Children in Need and Looked After Children services.
Essential Qualifications
- Social Work qualification (Degree Diploma or equivalent).
- Registration with Social Work England.
- Evidence of ongoing Continuous Professional Development (CPD).
Additional Information
- Working hours: 37 hours per week
- Location: County Hall High Street Newport Isle of Wight PO30 1UD United Kingdom
- Enhanced DBS - Childrens & Adults Barred Lists REQUIRED
- Bi-weekly payment schedule
- Application deadline: 25th September 2026 apply ASAP.
Required Skills:
To lead and support a team of Social Workers in delivering high-quality safeguarding and support services to children young people and their families
Required Education:
To lead and support a team of Social Workers in delivering high-quality safeguarding and support services to children young people and their families
