Job Description

Job Title: Assistant Team Manager Child Protection

Location: Dorchester (Dorset)

Contract Type: Temporary, FT. 37 hours

Salary: Up to 45.00 (umbrella)

Type: Hybrid/Remote working

About Us:

Connect2Dorset is a managed service agency owned by Dorset Council providing temporary, contract and interim opportunities into the Council. Our service is built on our values of ethical, trustworthy, and caring, and 50% of our profits are returned directly to Dorset Council for investment in frontline services.

About the Role/Responsibilities:

We are seeking a full-time Assistant Team Manager to join our Permanence Team. You will be an experienced, qualified social worker with a passion for supporting children in care and helping them achieve stability and long-term security.

In this role, you will provide leadership and management support to the team, working alongside the Team Manager to ensure high-quality practice and effective supervision. You will:

• Supervise and appraise social workers and family workers
• Provide oversight of complex casework and offer guidance on care planning
• Chair meetings and contribute to decision-making that promotes the best outcomes for children
• Support practice development within the team, acting as a role model and mentor for colleagues
• Maintain a focus on securing permanent homes for children and ensuring stability in placements

This is a fantastic opportunity to join our committed Permanence Team, where we work with children from the conclusion of care proceedings through their time in care, building lasting relationships and helping them reach their full potential. We work closely with fostering services, commissioning teams, the Virtual School, and the Children in Care Health Team to ensure every child has the support they need to thrive.

You will bring proven experience in supervision, mentoring, and leading others, along with a track record of delivering excellent outcomes in complex children's social care cases. A collaborative approach, strong communication skills, and the ability to work in partnership with professionals and families are essential.

At Dorset Council, you'll be part of a service that has been recognised for its commitment to children, families, and care leavers, with Ofsted rating us 'Outstanding'. You'll benefit from supportive leadership, regular supervision, access to resources, and opportunities to develop your career in a team where your skills and passion will be valued.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Enhanced Child & Adults DBS (we can obtain for you)
• Eligibility to work in the UK
• SWE (HCPC) Registered
• Relevant Degree required
• 3 years post qualified experience within the UK
• Have access to a car and be willing to travel

Benefits

500 welcome bonus (paid after 12 weeks), Dorset Council has ample onsite parking, with the opportunity for role progression and training for both permanent and temporary staff within the authority as well as competitive rate of pay

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.