Location: Aylesbury
Overview
Are you passionate about improving the lives of children and young people? Do you want to work for an employer who places major importance on high quality supervision, wellbeing and career development?
At Buckinghamshire County Council we have an opportunity for high-calibre Assistant Team Manager within our Children in Care team.
Our Children in Care Team is a large, busy service. Consisting of social workers, senior social workers and 16+ social workers, we take a child centred approach when working in partnership with children and their families.
In addition to the salary advertised, you will receive amarket premium of £2,750 per annum.
About us
Buckinghamshire Council is a relatively new organisation that combines the strengths and expertise of the previous five councils in the county to create positive change for local people, communities, and businesses. We are firmly focused on the future and have made a clear commitment to serve residents better and to provide stronger representation for Buckinghamshire, both locally and nationally.
Buckinghamshire is an ambitious, rapidly growing county, and our economy is one of the strongest in the country. It is an area of outstanding natural beauty and ranks as one of the top rural areas to live in the UK and yet it is incredibly well connected– only an hour from London on the train. The county has a rich history and heritage and is the birthplace of the international Paralympic movement.
We are looking for motivated, ambitious and inspiring people to join us on our journey. You will be entitled to a range of different benefits to make sure you are happy both at work and at home.
About the role
You will work closely and collaboratively with the Team manager to ensure that overall supervision, support and practice of staff meets statutory requirements and provides a safe and effective service.
For a full list of responsibilities please see attached job description.
About you
We would like to hear from Assistant Team Managers who:
1. Have a social work qualification
2. Have an active HCPE/SWE registration
3. Have completed their ASYE
4. Minimum of 3 years post qualifying experience of working within a statutory environment with children
5. Demonstrable experience managing staff
6. Will care enough to go the extra mile
Most importantly you will share our dedication and passion to improve the lives of children and young people.
Please see the job description for full person specification