Assistant Team Manager - Cared For Team
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Happy. Heard. Healthy. Achieving.
We are recruiting to Assistant Team Manager posts for our Corporate Parenting service to support our Cared for Children teams. The service was rated Good in our recent Ilacs so you will be building on a solid base of good practice with a passionate and committed staff group.
As an Assistant Team Manager, you will have direct responsibility for a small number of children whilst playing a vital role in supporting the Team Manager in the day-to-day management of a team of Social Workers and other professionals in the delivery of statutory and legislative duties and requirements. You will be critical in ensuring the key performance targets as they apply to the team, the service and the Council are met.
Opportunities
We currently have a number of vacancies within our Corporate Parenting Teams which will see you work closely with children and families with the support of excellent team managers and service managers.
Our offer to you
We offer competitive salaries between SCP 36-39 £47,181 - £50,269. There is also a ‘Market Rate Supplements’ of £2,000 attached to the roles.
We all know how important time away from the workplace is which is why we offer a generous annual leave entitlement of 28 days increasing to 33 days after 5 years continual service in addition to 8 bank holidays.
Other benefits include local government pension scheme, enhanced sick pay scheme and family friendly leave with pay, agile/flexible working opportunities and access to occupational health services. For further information on the fantastic benefits of working for Sefton Council see our Application Pack.
Ready to Make a Difference?
Join us and be part of a team that’s not only changing lives but having lasting impacts on shaping futures. Together we can achieve great things for our children and our communities.
We are seeking individuals who have extensive, relevant experience of working with children, young people, and families; using direct work skills and observation to gain the voice and experiences of children and young people. Candidates will be committed to working transparently in partnership with children, young people and families, and partner agencies in a strength-based way.
If you are Social Work England registered and have a Social Work Degree or equivalent Social Work Qualification with relevant experience we would love to hear from you.
Apply today and start your journey with us a Sefton Council!
Interview Date: W/C 13.10.2025
Salary range
- £47,181 - £50,269 per year