Assistant Team Manager - Early Help and Prevention

📍 Location: North West (Local Authority)
💰 Rate: Up to £42 per hour
⏳ Contract: 6 months

Are you a passionate leader looking to make a real difference in children's services? A local authority in the North West is seeking an Assistant Team Manager to play a key role in delivering Early Help and Prevention services. This is an excellent opportunity to lead a team, shape intervention strategies, and work collaboratively to improve outcomes for vulnerable families.

The Role:

As an Assistant Team Manager, you will:
✔ Lead and develop a team of professionals, ensuring best practices in early intervention and family support.
✔ Make a direct impact by overseeing tailored intervention plans that help families achieve long-term stability and resilience.
✔ Work collaboratively with schools, health services, and community organisations to coordinate effective multi-agency support.
✔ Ensure high-quality service delivery through supervision, mentoring, and performance management.
✔ Monitor and evaluate interventions to achieve the best possible outcomes for families and children.

About You:

🔹 Qualified Social Worker (QSW) with a relevant degree and Social Work England registration.
🔹 A minimum of two years' experience in social care, particularly within early help and prevention services.
🔹 Strong leadership and team management skills with experience supervising practitioners.
🔹 Excellent knowledge of social care legislation and safeguarding frameworks.
🔹 A proactive, empathetic, and collaborative approach to supporting children and families.

Why Apply?

✅ Competitive rate - Up to £42 per hour
✅ Impactful leadership role where you can truly make a difference
✅ Work with a supportive, multi-agency team
✅ Flexible contract role offering career progression opportunities

If you're ready to step into a rewarding leadership role and be part of a team committed to positive change, we'd love to hear from you!

If you meet the above requirements and are eager to make a difference, please apply now, and send over an up-to-date copy of your CV to (url removed) or give me a call on (phone number removed) and ask one of my colleagues to speak to Tom