Assistant Team Manager
| Posting date: | 25 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £50,269 to £53,460 per year |
| Additional salary information: | Competitive |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 26 March 2026 |
| Location: | Oxford, OX3 8DD |
| Company: | Oxfordshire County Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | OCC/TP/1292/1828 |
Summary
About Us
Together, we’re the moment makers and we’re focussed on making every day the best it can be for our residents. Whatever you do here, you’ll look around and say, “I make a difference”. Because we’re all creating lasting change to people’s lives in Oxfordshire.
Everyday you’ll be challenged in a new way, supported by your team, in an organisation that is free thinking, flexible, and helps people achieve their ambitions. We’re not afraid to do things differently and our dynamic culture means this is a place where new ideas are embraced, and innovation thrives.
We believe thattogether, our differences make us stronger, and that diversity is the foundation for innovation. Here, you can create a unique career for yourself – while raising the bar for the future of children’s social care.
About the Role
Join our dedicated team at OCC as an Assistant Team Manager!
You will play a crucial role in ensuring that children, young people and families in need of help and protection receive timely, high-quality assessments andsupport. Your efforts will help identify and meet their needs, reduce risks and safeguard their wellbeing.
Key responsibilities include:
- Assistant Team Management: Support the Team Manager to deliver exceptional services to vulnerable children and families.
- Service Development:Supportthe Team Manager in the continual development, delivery and review of services to maximise life chances and implement permanency plans for children.
- Practice Model:Ensure adherence to Oxfordshire's Family Safeguarding Plus practice model, including effective group supervision and timely progression of children's plans.
- Policy Compliance:Ensure all relevant County policies and procedures are followed, and concerns are raised appropriately.
- Budget Management: Support the Team Manager with the effective management of the team's budget.
About you
You’re free-thinking and brave, and that sets you apart.You’ll besupportiveand energised; you don’t accept the norm if it can be done better - finding answers through exploration andcourage. Just as importantly, you will embody our values in everything you do.
Fundamentally, you’ll be passionate about delivering stand-out public services, because we’re here to make every moment the best it can be for the residents of Oxfordshire.
This is an opportunity for a proactive and passionate leader to join our team and develop our service. You will be a competent and dedicated manager who has insight and experience of the needs of care leavers.
Does this sound like you? If so, we look forward to receiving your application!
To apply, you will need:
- Social Work Qualification and registration with Social Work England
- Ability to form positive working relationships with children, families and a range of colleagues across agencies
- Ability to engage children, young people families who are resistant to intervention
Please refer to the job description attached for a full list of essential criteria.
Rewards and benefits
- Welcome andLoyaltypayment of £3,500 for eligible roles.
- Relocation allowance of up to £8,000 for eligible roles.
- Annual leave starting at 30 days per year (plus bank holidays).
- Option to buy additional holiday.
- A comprehensive Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
- Flexible working.
- Employee Assistance Programme including access to health and wellbeingsupport24x7.
- Range of family-friendly policies.
- Childcare vouchers, cycle to work scheme, electric car scheme, range of staff discounts including travel, holidays, insurance, food, health & leisure activities.
- Excellent learning and development opportunities.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
At Oxfordshire County Council we are proud of our diverse workforce.Everyone is accepted for who they are, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, or on maternity or family leave. We have a number of staff network groups which provide peersupport, education and safe spaces for all.
Ourcommitmentto flexible working
We are open to discussions about flexible working, which can include flexitime, part time working, jobsharing, nine-day fortnights and annualised hours, depending on the requirements of the role and the service.
Guaranteed Interview Schemes
As a DisabilityConfidentemployer, we guarantee an interview for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job.We also guarantee interviews to care leavers who have completed further education and who meet the essential criteria for the job. For those leaving care without any further education, we guarantee an interview for our apprenticeships.We are alsocommittedto helping andsupportingthose transitioning from HM ArmedForcesto civilian life and guarantee an interview for those demonstrating the essential criteria for the role, within three years of leaving the service.
Ourcommitmentto:
Safeguarding
Oxfordshire County Council arecommittedto safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all employees, workers and volunteers tosharethiscommitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect these commitments.
Ourcommitmentto:
Flexible Working
We are open to discussions about flexible working, which can include flexi-time, part time working, jobsharing, nine-day fortnights and annualised hours, depending on the requirements of the role and the service.
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If you encounter any issues with the application system, please contact:
Sue Evans Service Manager sue.evans@oxfordshire.gov.uk
Gail Valentine Team Manager gail.valentine@oxfordshire.gov.uk
Wilayat Bi Team Manager wilayat.bi@oxfordshire.gov.uk
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