Location: Weymouth region Dorset
Pay Rate: £45.00 per hour (Umbrella)
Hours: 37 hours per week | Hybrid Working
Contract: Interim 3-Month Contract
About Connect2Dorset
Connect2Dorset is the managed service recruitment partner to Dorset Council, providing temporary, contract, and interim opportunities across the organisation. Built on values of being ethical, trustworthy, and caring, our profits are reinvested back into our Local Authority shareholders.
About the Role
Dorset Council is seeking an experienced Assistant Team Manager to support the leadership and operational delivery of the Children's Family Help Team. Working alongside the Team Manager, you will provide supervision, guidance, and support to Social Workers and Family Workers, ensuring children, young people, and families receive timely and effective services.
Key Responsibilities
Support the Team Manager in the day-to-day management of the Family Help Team
Provide professional supervision, mentoring, and support to practitioners
Promote high-quality safeguarding practice and decision-making
Assist with workload management, performance monitoring, and service delivery
Support child protection, child in need, and family support planning
Chair and contribute to professional meetings as required
Work collaboratively with partner agencies to improve outcomes for children and families
Contribute to quality assurance, audit activity, and practice improvement
Support staff development, induction, and workforce planning
Deputise for the Team Manager when requiredRequirements
Qualified Social Worker with Social Work England registration
Significant post-qualified experience within Children's Social Care
Experience of supervision, mentoring, or practice leadership
Strong knowledge of safeguarding, Child Protection, and Child in Need processes
Ability to support and develop a high-performing team
Excellent communication and partnership-working skillsKey Competencies
Leadership and Practice Development
Safeguarding and Risk Management
Child-Centred Practice
Performance and Quality Assurance
Multi-Agency Working
Coaching and Staff SupportOur Commitment
Dorset Council is committed to being an outstanding Corporate Parent, ensuring care-experienced children and young people receive the support, opportunities, and encouragement they need to thrive and achieve positive futures.
Connect2Dorset is a trading style of Dorset & Kent Commercial Services LLP - A joint venture between Dorset Council & Commercial Services Kent Ltd. Connect2Dorset is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates
Salary description
£45.00 - £45.00 per hour