Assistant Team Manager - Children and Young People Disability Team in Chatham

Following recent investment in additional management capacity across the service, we are looking for an Assistant Team Manager in the Children and Young People’s Disability Teams with a focus on Preparation for Adulthood and Court of Protection work. The successful candidate will apply strong practical and functional knowledge in these areas to complex cases, support, guide and develop others, and commit to making a difference to children in Medway.

Reporting to a Team Manager, you will lead and manage a small team of social workers and create a supportive, collaborative team environment. Assistant Team Managers do not hold a caseload. You will deliver high-quality supervision and support social workers in case management to safeguard and promote the wellbeing of vulnerable children and young people.

You will ensure assessments, care planning and interventions are timely, effective and child-centred. Promote a culture of continuous improvement and reflective practice. You will work collaboratively with families, schools, health professionals and other partners. You will join an experienced team focused on relationship and strengths-based work with children and families. The team supports children and young people who have a disability and are supported under Child in Need plans, Child Protection plans, Children in Care, PfA and Court of Protection work.

Medway offers competitive pay and conditions and hybrid working. The organisation is committed to helping you grow and develop throughout your career and reach your full potential through our practice development offer, for managers and practitioners alike.

Our Offer:

• A market allowance of £6,000 per annum (payable in 12 equal instalments)
• A retention payment of £3,000 per annum (payable in April, following 1 year’s service in Medway)
• A generous annual leave entitlement up to 30 days plus bank holidays
• An excellent local government pension scheme
• Free car parking
• A range of staff benefits and discounts including access to discounts on shops and services, travel discounts, health and wellbeing support, and an employee assistance service
• Access to professional development and support including Community Care Inform

You will hold a recognised Social Work qualification (e.g., Degree in Social Work, Postgraduate Diploma/Certificate in Social Work, CQSW, DipSW or equivalent) and be registered with Social Work England. You will have successfully completed your ASYE. You will have a full driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes.

This position is subject to an Enhanced Children’s DBS Check.

Medway is a unitary authority in the South East of England, covering the towns of Strood, Rochester, Chatham, Gillingham and Rainham and surrounding areas. It is situated in Kent with good transport links to London. We provide all local government services for a quarter of a million people across education, environment, social care, housing, planning, business and more. Working at Medway Council means joining a team of talented, professional colleagues to drive forward change to transform lives.

Applicants must be able to demonstrate all essential requirements as listed in the job profile. Medway Council is committed to creating an inclusive work environment with a diverse workforce. All appropriately qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or age.

If you are not contacted within 3 weeks of the advert closing date you have not been shortlisted. Recruitment correspondence, including interview letters and contracts of employment, will usually be sent by email. Please be advised that the vacancy may close earlier than the closing date.