Assistant Team Manager – Children with Disabilities Team

Job Title: Assistant Team Manager – Children with Disabilities Team
Specialism: Children’s Social Work – Disabilities
Location: Bracknell Forest
Salary: Up to £42 per hour
Type: Locum, Full-time, 37 hours per week

Join the team at Bracknell Forest Council as an Assistant Team Manager for the Children with Disabilities Team, where you will contribute to the ongoing excellence of our Outstanding-rated Children’s Specialist Support Team. This role offers a unique and rewarding opportunity for an ambitious and dynamic social care professional to further their career. If you have a knack for leadership and a dedication to service quality, this could be your next big step.

Perks and benefits

• Competitive Hourly Rate: Earn up to £42 per hour, reflecting your expertise and dedication.
• Flexible Work Pattern: Enjoy the variety and autonomy that locum work provides, with the excitement of addressing new challenges each day.
• Professional Development: Benefit from reflective supervision to hone your skills and advance your professional capabilities.
• Collaborative Environment: Work in a supportive and cohesive team that values input and celebrates achievements.
• Networking Opportunities: Engage with a multi-disciplinary team and build professional networks across different agencies.

What you will do

• Supervise and support a dedicated team of social workers to deliver high-quality services for children with disabilities and their families.
• Engage in performance and quality assurance tasks ensuring the best outcomes for the children we support.
• Facilitate and lead multi-agency meetings to coordinate efforts and drive strategic initiatives.
• Ensure that the voice of the child is at the forefront of practice, advocating for their needs and rights in all aspects.
• Adapt and evolve with ongoing initiatives like the Families First transformation programme, contributing to programme successes.

Interviews will be held in person at Bracknell Forest Council Office Timesquare. The successful candidate will be required to work a minimum of three days per week from the office, allowing for a great balance of collaboration and flexibility.

Bracknell Forest offers more than just a fulfilling professional role; it’s also a fantastic place to live. Nestled within beautiful woodlands, yet with excellent transport links to London and beyond, it combines vibrant community spirit with the serenity of lush landscapes, offering an unbeatable quality of life. Join us and enjoy a fulfilling career path in one of the most picturesque environments in the UK.