Social Worker -Assistant Team Manager – Medway

Job Description

About the Role

As Assistant Team Manager, you will support the Team Manager in leading a team of social workers, promoting excellence in safeguarding and social work practice. Your work will include regular supervision, oversight of case management, performance monitoring, and chairing key meetings. You will also deputise for the Team Manager when required and help maintain high standards of service delivery.
What We’re Looking For

• Qualified Social Worker with Social Work England registration
• Substantial post-qualification experience (minimum 3 years) in statutory children’s services
• Proven experience working with complex social work cases and high-risk situations
• Experience of supervising or mentoring staff (desirable)
• Strong working knowledge of relevant legislation and best practice models (e.g., Signs of Safety)
• Demonstrated ability to lead, influence, and support teams effectively

Key Responsibilities

• Provide professional supervision and guidance to 3–4 social workers
• Support quality assurance, case allocation, and decision-making
• Chair strategy, planning, and review meetings
• Assist with recruitment, induction, and training of new staff
• Deputise for the Team Manager and attend key meetings
• Ensure accurate and GDPR-compliant record keeping
• Contribute to service planning and improvement through leadership and performance monitoring

Why Join Medway?

• Hybrid working model – minimum 2 days in the office
• A leadership role with strong support and development pathways
• Opportunities to influence team culture and service outcomes
• Focus on reflective supervision and staff wellbeing
• Make a lasting impact on children’s lives across Medway

What Matters to Our Children Our children and young people have told us what they value in professionals:
“A good listener, honest, realistic, contactable, consistent, and understanding.”
Be the leader they need.