Deputy Area Manager

Deputy Area Manager When registering to this job board you will be redirected to the online application form. Please ensure that this is completed in full in order that your application can be reviewed. Deputy Area Manager Homebased in Central or West Scotland with travel as necessary within the region £45,651 per annum (increasing to £50,723 after 18 months)  £1,500 per annum Out of Hours Rota Allowance  £750 per annum Homeworking Allowance 35 hours | Mon Fri | Permanent Why Join TACT?

Top 5 UK Charity to Work For (2024) 97% proud to work at TACT | 92% love working here Not-for-profit every surplus reinvested into children, carers & staff Childrens voices shape every decision, system, and improvement we make xible homeworking from day one Trauma-informed, values-led organisation Benefits 31 days annual leave  8 bank holidays Progression to salary target rate upon completion of 18 months of service.

45p per mile business mileage Stakeholder Pension (salary sacrifice) Family-friendly & flexible working policies Volunteer days Wellbeing & Non-Salary Benefits Homeworking IT bundle  home office loan Help Hand EAP (24/7 GP, CBT, physio, mental health support) Over 35 hours a year of access to on line wellbeing events and team wellbeing days Menopause Policy  free clinician appointments Regular team wellbeing & connection events Training & Career Development Excellent learning & development programme Opportunity to grow therapeutic & trauma-informed practice Supportive leadership and clear career progression pathways Involvement in innovative projects (e.g. TACT Connect, Health, Education )

The Role Youll work closely with foster carers and social work colleagues to deliver high-quality, trauma-informed support and improve outcomes for children and young people.

Key Responsibilities:

Practice responsibility for areas of TACT Scotland, including managing Social Work staff, Students, Placement team, Admin Team and Childrens Support Workers. In conjunction with the Fostering Service Manager to ensure the recruitment, selection, supervision, performance reviews and PDPs of supervises (in conjunction with the Fostering Service Manager). Undertake HR related matters as required in liaison with TACTs People Department (in conjunction with the Fostering Service Manager).

Support the area management team in planning and managing appropriate social work, outreach, out of hours support and administrative arrangements. Assist the Fostering Service Manager in the management and leadership of the team, using a trauma-informed therapeutic approach. Supporting the co-ordination of out of hours rotas and a daily duty rota. Prepare and contribute to regular team and management meetings and development of the service including business and practice planning.

What Youll Need Relevant Social Work Qualification Scottish Social Services Council Registration Post qualifying experience which should include at least 2 years in family placement work or post qualifying experience in other childcare settings which must include statutory Experience in working with and on behalf of children, using a trauma-informed therapeutic approach A good working knowledge of relevant child-care and fostering legislation A good working knowledge of child protection / safeguarding children procedures Ability to assess and support families and match their skills with childrenneedingplacements.

Abilitytowriteclear reportsandmaintainclearcaserecords. Enhanced PVG (processed by TACT) Travel Homebased role Monthly face-to-face meetings in Scotland Additional travel for training, team and carer events Key Dates Closing Date:
Monday 19th July 2026 (midnight) Interviews:
Wednesday 29th July 2026 (Microsoft Teams) Safeguarding Commitment Safeguarding is everyones business, and TACT believes that only the people with the right skills and values should work in social work. As part of TACTs commitment to safeguarding, we properly examine the skills, experience, qualifications, and values of potential staff in relation to our work with vulnerable young children. We use rigorous and consistent recruitment approaches to help safeguard TACTs young people.

All our staff are expected to work in line with TACTs safeguarding policies. Apply early - we may close the role if we receive a high volume of applications.