Job type
TemporaryLocation
OxfordWorking Pattern
Full-timeSpecialism
Social Care And Social Work ManagementIndustry
Healthcare & MedicalPay
paying
Assistant Team Manager (Children’s) – Family Solutions Plus Team – Oxfordshire County Council
Your new company
Oxfordshire County Council is seeking an experienced Assistant Team Manager (ATM) to join the Family Solutions Plus (FSP) Team. This is a fantastic locum opportunity for a motivated and knowledgeable practitioner who is passionate about safeguarding and supporting children, young people, and families.
Your new role
As ATM, you’ll support the delivery of high‑quality social care practice—with no case‑holding responsibilities—providing supervision and oversight across complex safeguarding and long‑term work.
- No case-holding
- Hybrid working: Minimum 2 office days (Thursday required)
- Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:30am–5pm (4pm finish on Fridays)
- Location: Didcot & Henley Family Solutions Plus Team
- Contract: 3 months, full time (37 hours)
What you'll need to succeed
You’ll be a confident and reflective practitioner with the ability to support and guide social workers within a busy FSP environment. Strong communication skills, effective decision‑making, and a commitment to high standards of practice are essential.
✔ Minimum 3 years’ post‑qualification experience ✔ Strong track record in safeguarding ✔ Long‑term work experience ✔ Court experience essential ✔ Ability to provide supervision and oversight of complex practice ✔ Registered Social Worker with Social Work England
What you'll get in return
Competitive locum rates: £42 UMB
Flexible hybrid working
Supportive team culture
Strong multi-agency relationships
Excellent professional development opportunities
Flexible hybrid working
Supportive team culture
Strong multi-agency relationships
Excellent professional development opportunities
What you need to do now
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