Social Work Team Manager - Assessment & Intervention Team

Team Manager – Assessment & Intervention Team

Full‑time role, based in Slough, fixed‑term contract of 12 months.

Up to £62,405 per annum.

• Lead a team of Senior Social Workers and Social Workers in the delivery of statutory and legislative duties, fostering a supportive and collaborative working environment while promoting the welfare of vulnerable children and young people in Slough and effectively managing risk.
• Oversee the distribution of caseloads to ensure that each child or young person’s needs are met appropriately.
• Carry out regular quality assurance activities including observations, case reviews, team and peer‑moderated audits that involve staff to support their professional development, improve consistency of practice and seek families’ views.
• Attend Head of Service performance clinics, presenting clear narratives for team performance and actions needed to address areas for development.
• Create, implement and monitor a team plan linked to service and strategic objectives with the overall aim to improve performance.
• Lead team meetings to a high standard, ensuring that service and corporate messages are cascaded to the team in a timely manner and supporting effective two‑way communication back up to managers.
• Maintain own professional development through training and other mechanisms, keeping up to date with national, regional and local policy initiatives that impact service delivery and responding accordingly.
• Manage team complaints effectively and to a high standard in line with Slough Children First’s complaints procedure, ensuring prompt resolution and learning from complaints is shared with the team.
• Ensure all interventions are conducted within an anti‑discriminatory framework, taking into account race, gender, sexuality, disability and other factors to deliver appropriate services to Slough’s diverse communities.
• Deputise for the Head of Service, undertake projects and other duties as required, including work outside office hours when necessary.

• Professional Social Work qualification or equivalent.
• Understanding of relevant legislation.
• Registered or eligible for registration.
• Relevant management qualification and experience.
• Substantial post‑qualification experience in children and families social work, with a collaborative and supportive approach.

If you consider yourself to have a disability or require any reasonable adjustment during the recruitment process or within the workplace, please highlight this at the earliest opportunity. We will provide appropriate support to you throughout the process and into your work placement.

We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds and are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion.