Assistant Team Manager
| Posting date: | 09 April 2026 |
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| Salary: | £34.41 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 09 May 2026 |
| Location: | Dorchester, Dorset |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Raynet Recruitment Ltd |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 121060 |
Summary
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
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