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Assistant Team Manager (Countywide)

Job Details:

Job Reference: HCC621088

Salary Range: £39,382 - £43,679 per annum

Work Location: Countywide, Hampshire

Hours per week: 37

Contract Type: Permanent

Closing Date: 25 May 2025

 

Advance Your Career in Social Work with Hampshire County Council!

The Role:

We are now seeking experienced Qualified Social Workers to join us as Assistant Team Managers.

 

As an Outstanding Local Authority, Children's Services Directorates have worked hard and established new Family Help Teams dedicated to providing tailored support to families in their local areas.

 

What Our Staff Say:
“The Hampshire Approach reconfirms that a positive outlook and approach has a happier and more energetic emphasis on all involved. Using the young person-centred format in case summaries and visits ascertains their achievements, and we can measure how far they have come. For staff, I feel the Hampshire Approach embeds a positive view of working, in turn reducing stress and conflict in the workplace."

 

What We Can Offer You:
You'll be part of a strong, safe, and supportive team environment, where your contributions are valued and recognized. In addition to a very competitive salary and benefits, we offer extensive training and development opportunities - with 5 CPD days - to enhance your skills and further your career.
Other Benefits Include:

  • PA Support: Crucial back-office support to free up your time to focus on professional practice.
  • Thorough Induction: A supportive induction to enable you to feel confident and knowledgeable in your role.
  • Nine-Day Fortnight: A nine-day fortnight working schedule.
  • Flexible Working: Mobile phones and hybrid devices for flexible and remote working, with a choice of office locations.
  • Relocation Assistance: Up to £8,500 to help qualified social workers settle into their new area and role.
  • Family-Friendly Policies: Generous maternity, paternity, and adoption entitlements.
  • Health and Wellbeing: Services, networks, and training to support your health and wellbeing.
  • Staff Discounts: Discounts on holidays, insurance, loans, health and fitness, broadband TV and phone, food and drink, and more.
  • Annual Leave: Minimum of 25 days per annum (pro-rata), rising to 28 days (pro-rata) after 5 years' service, plus Bank Holidays.
  • Travel Support and Discounts: 10% discount on MOTs, cycling discounts, and 0% interest loans.
  • Local Government Pension: Eligibility to join the Local Government Pension Scheme.

 

For further details, please see our benefits package.

 

If you are ready to make a meaningful impact and be part of a positive change in children's social care, we invite you to apply. Join us as we shape a brighter future for the children of Hampshire.

 

Apply Now and be part of our dynamic team in Hampshire, where your passion and expertise will be valued and rewarded.

Additional Information:

Assistant Team Manager (Countywide) Job Description and Person Specification

Vetting Requirements:

This post is subject to a Criminal Records Check. As such, please note that under safer recruitment requirements for Children’s Services, references will be requested prior to interview.

Contact Details for an Informal Discussion:

Jennifer Hunter, Senior Administrative Officer on jenny.hunter@hants.gov.uk

 

Hampshire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. We expect all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment. We will ensure that all our recruitment and selection practices reflect this commitment.
 

In order to combat discrimination, no unnecessary conditions or requirements will be applied which could have a disproportionately adverse effect on any one group. All sections of the population will have equal access to jobs. No applicant or employee will receive less favourable treatment because of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership and pregnancy or maternity, unless a Genuine Occupational Requirement (GOR) applies.
 

We are a Disability Confident Employer - committed to ensuring that our recruitment and selection process is inclusive and accessible.


 


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