Social Work Assistant Team Manager – Children in Care – Kent

Role: Assitant Team Manager
Location:  Kent
Team: Children in Care 
Pay:  up to £42 per hour
Contract: Full-Time Locum
In the office: Hybrid

Are you looking for a rewarding role with a competitive wage? Do you have the ambition to take on a challenging position in the Social Work sector?

We are on the lookout for a dynamic and motivated Social Work Assistant Team Manager to support the management of a team of Social Workers in a Children in Care Team within Children's Services for a Local Authority in Kent.

This is an excellent chance to join a forward-thinking organisation, with the potential to develop your skills and knowledge within a supportive and collaborative environment. This is a full-time contract position, paying up to £42ph.

We are looking for a candidate with a wealth of experience in the Social Work sector, who can demonstrate strong leadership skills. The successful candidate must be registered with Social Work England, and have a minimum of 3 years’ experience as a Social Worker and some experience supporting the management of a team of Social Workers.

The role of Social Work Assistant Team Manager requires the candidate to support the management of a team of Social Workers, ensuring that the team are provided with guidance and direction. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing the team’s caseloads, as well as providing advice and support to the Social Workers.

The ideal candidate will be a highly organised and motivated individual who can work autonomously. They will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and be able to provide guidance and support to the Social Workers. Furthermore, the successful candidate should be able to demonstrate a commitment to their own professional development, as well as to the development of the wider team.

The successful candidate will be rewarded with a competitive wage, as well as the opportunity to develop their skills and knowledge within a supportive and collaborative environment.

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If you want to know more about this Social Work Assistant Team Manager role in Kent, give Rhys Rafferty a call on 01635 226350.

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