Job Description

This is an exciting opportunity to come and join Southampton following our Good Ofsted rating!
We are looking for a dedicated and dependable, qualified social worker to join Southampton's Fostering Service as an Assistant Team Manager
Ofsted recognised that all aspects of the service are now at a good level and are continuing to improve. They identified that practitioners are supported by energetic and responsive frontline managers who maintain clear, confident and close oversight of progress.
This is an excellent opportunity for an energetic and responsive frontline manager to join us on our improvement journey to become an invigorated, vibrant, creative and outcome focussed fostering service. You will have the opportunity to be part of our transformation as we work on our Building for Brilliance plan in Fostering and will be a pivotal part in reaching our goals.
The role, under the direction of the Service Lead and Team Managers, will assist with the delivery of key service strands within Children's Services. The ATM will support the Team Manager with managing statutory and non-statutory social worker functions.
The ATM will provide day to day supervision and management oversight of staff and deputise in the Team Managers absence. The role will support practitioners in the team through reflective, professional supervision, oversee the impact of planning for children and their carers, and contribute to an environment of individual and team learning and development.
We are looking for:

• Recognised Social Work Qualification
• SWE Registration
• Demonstrable post qualification experience
• Managerial experience
• Knowledge of all relevant current childcare legislation and the current legislation, regulations and guidance set out for fostering services.
• Clear and concise communication skills
• Leadership and management experience.
• Ability to take personal accountability and holds others to account.
• Builds understanding and commitment to transformational change.

For further information about this role please view the job description.
If you feel you have the necessary background, experience and skills to undertake this role we would love to hear from you.
What we can offer you:
Salary: The salary band for this role is 47,181 - 51,357. The starting salary is 47,181 with annual progression through the salary bands.
Here at SCC we have a range of different perks and benefits, a few examples can be found below.

• Excellent

with 16.8% employer contribution, death in service benefit of 3 x's salary and optional salary sacrifice shared cost AVC. * Generous holiday 25-31 days, based on role and service

• Flexible working options (role-dependent)
• Family-friendly policies - Maternity, Paternity, Adoption, Shared/Unpaid Parental Leave, Time off for Dependents
• Training and development, including coaching and mentoring
• Health and wellbeing support - Employee Assistance Programme, Menopause Pledge, Mental Health First Aiders and access to a variety of staff networks.
• Veteran-friendly employer with the Armed Forces Covenant
• Retail discounts and savings through the Southampton City Council benefits platform
• Discounted memberships at local sports and fitness centres
• Sustainable travel benefits - low emission car scheme, cycle to work, season ticket loans
• Employee volunteering scheme with 2 paid days leave to volunteer

For further information on our benefits package please visit:
Please note: We are not able to offer Skilled Worker Visa sponsorship on this role, at this time.
Contact details for informal discussion:
For further information and details regarding the position please contact Carly Arnold, Fostering Service Manager on 023 80833855 or email
Recruitment contact details:
Email:
Tel: 023 8083 4033
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Organisation
Southampton City Council
Service Area
Pathways Through Care & Resources
Job Location
Civic Centre
Contract Length
Permanent
Work Hours
Full time - 37 hours per week
Salary
47,181 - 51,357 per annum
Special Requirements
Enhanced DBS will be required
Closing Date
02/10/2025
Job Reference
15938
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