Remedy Social Work
Oxfordshire, UK
Our client Oxfordshire county council is looking for an Assistant Team Manager to join their Assessment team. Key Responsibilities Support the Team Manager in leading and managing the Assessment Team. Provide supervision, coaching, and performance management to social workers (often 3-6 staff). Ensure assessments are completed within statutory timescales and are of high quality. Oversee complex child protection, child in need, and looked-after children cases. Make threshold decisions and provide management oversight on referrals and assessments. Chair strategy meetings, child protection conferences, planning meetings, and professional meetings where required. Promote relationship-based, strengths-based, and restorative practice. Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, policies, and safeguarding procedures. Monitor team performance, quality assurance, and audit casework. Deputise for the Team Manager during absences. Work collaboratively with partner agencies to...
