At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead and support a dynamic Assessment Team, ensuring high-quality assessments and child protection oversight.
- Company: Oxfordshire County Council, dedicated to safeguarding and improving outcomes for children and families.
- Benefits: Personalised consultant support, competitive pay, referral bonuses, and weekly payrolls.
- Other info: Join a supportive environment with a commitment to equal opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in children's lives while developing your leadership skills.
- Qualifications: Experience in social work and strong team management abilities.
The predicted salary is between 36840 - 40000 £ per year.
Our client Oxfordshire county council is looking for an Assistant Team Manager to join their Assessment team.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the Team Manager in leading and managing the Assessment Team.
- Provide supervision, coaching, and performance management to social workers (often 3-6 staff).
- Ensure assessments are completed within statutory timescales and are of high quality.
- Oversee complex child protection, child in need, and looked-after children cases.
- Make threshold decisions and provide management oversight on referrals and assessments.
- Chair strategy meetings, child protection conferences, planning meetings, and professional meetings where required.
- Promote relationship-based, strengths-based, and restorative practice.
- Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, policies, and safeguarding procedures.
- Monitor team performance, quality assurance, and audit casework.
- Deputise for the Team Manager during absences.
- Work collaboratively with partner agencies to improve outcomes for children and families.
Benefits of working with Remedy
- A personal one-one service from your highly experienced dedicated consultant.
- Top tier supplier across London giving us first access to jobs.
- Referral bonus - up to £250 per person placed.
- Double payrolls each week.
Terms & Conditions apply. You will be required to fully register with Remedy for all locum positions. Remedy Social Care is a APSCo Standard agency and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the vulnerable. Successful applicants will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure via the DBS. Our objective is to be an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from everyone with suitable skills and ability regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, gender, disability, sexual orientation, age, religion or belief. All applications will be accepted and reviewed solely on merit.
Assistant Team Manager - Assessment employer: Remedy Recruitment Group
Remedy Social Care is an exceptional employer, offering a supportive and collaborative work environment for those passionate about making a difference in children's lives. With a focus on professional development, employees benefit from tailored coaching and supervision, ensuring they thrive in their roles while contributing to meaningful outcomes for families in Oxfordshire. Our commitment to equality and safeguarding, combined with competitive benefits like double payrolls and referral bonuses, makes us a top choice for social care professionals seeking rewarding employment.
