Assistant Team Manager - Family Placement (part time 22.2 hrs p/w)
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Assistant Team Manager - Family Placement (part time 22.2 hrs p/w)
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We are currently seeking an experienced Assistant Team Manager for our Family Placement Team, this is a part time opportunity working 22.2 hours per week.
To learn more about what it is like to work with us, take a look at our team's video.
About You...
As an Assistant Team Manager in our Family Placement Team, you will share our commitment to improving outcomes for those children in our care, working part time (22.2 hours per week) alongside our existing managers.
You will be a qualified social worker registered with Social Work England, and have significant post qualifying experience working with children and families in the statutory sector. You will want to make a difference to the lives of children and young people.
You will have experience of working within the legal frameworks that support our work; with good assessment and analytical skills, and experience in completing Form F, Special Guardianship Orders and Connected Person Assessments as well as supervising and supporting our existing foster carers.
As an Assistant Team Manager, you will have a sound knowledge of relevant childcare legislation, good report writing and oral communication skills and the ability to work to court and Fostering Panel timescales.
You will share our commitment for better outcomes for children and young people.
About The Team...
The Family Placement Team is a small and very supportive team. The work we do can be challenging and we understand the importance of peer support and advice.
We work closely together and alongside the children’s social workers to ensure that we are providing the best support to our vulnerable children.
Our social workers have the time to get to know everyone they work with, excellent support from managers and colleagues across the department and expert guidance whenever they need it.
Our Workforce Tells Us:
- There is a supportive and approachable leadership and management team.
- Peer support is consistently integrated across all teams, with a strong emphasis on collaborative problem-solving.
- They feel appreciated and their development is prioritised.
- Supervision is of high quality, reflective and routinely provided.
Key responsibilities...
- Contributing to the effective management of the Family Placement Team under the guidance of the Team Manager.
- Line Management responsibility for social workers, family workers, business support and publicity officers and recruitment officers.
- Ensuring timely completion of documentation, such as: Form F, SGO (Special Guardianship Order) and Form C assessments.
- Supporting the team to meet its statutory duties in terms of annual reviews, checks and visits.
- 28 days* annual leave increasing to 33 days* after 3 years’ continuous service, with the opportunity to buy up to 10 and sell up to 5 days*.
- Local government pension scheme, with life insurance cover.
- Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme (subject to eligibility).
- Recognition of continuous service attained within the NHS and UKHSA when calculating some benefits. (Terms and Conditions apply)
- Career development through internal and external training opportunities.
- Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and fostering leave.
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support your health and wellbeing
- Inclusive and social working environment with a variety of staff networks and a sports and social club.
- (pro rata for part time)
Our values...
At Bracknell Forest Council our values define who we are and what is important to us. Our core values are inclusive, ambitious, and always learning. These values influence the way we work with each other and the way we serve our residents and engage with our communities. We make our values real by demonstrating them in how we behave every day. If you are excited about joining a diverse team that celebrates learning and strives for excellence, we would love to hear from you.
Reasonable adjustments...
We are committed to ensuring an inclusive recruitment process for all applicants. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application or interview, please let us know by contacting recruitment@bracknell-forest.gov.uk. We will work with you to support you throughout the process. Find out more about reasonable adjustments.
Interview date
Interviews will be held on 11th August 2025
Interviews will be conducted in person, providing candidates with the chance to personally meet the team and experience our work environment.
We will be reviewing applications regularly and reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified. To avoid disappointment, you are advised to submit your application as soon as possible.
Please note AI is prohibited during the interview, any candidate using AI will be withdrawn from consideration.
Want to ask us a question?
For an informal discusson or to ask any questions about this role, please contact:
Sam Howard, Team Manager, Family Placement Team
Tel.: 01344 351658
Bracknell Forest Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect everyone employed with us to share this commitment. All successful candidates for this role will be subject to a DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) check as part of our pre-employment checks process.
Candidates should be able to demonstrate experience of working within the current Social Care System and Framework.
Social Work England registration fees can be claimed back from the Council.
We can only accept applications from candidates currently residing in the UK.
Candidates currently residing in the UK who require sponsorship to work are encouraged to assess their eligibility for a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) based on the relevant criteria. Please be aware that sponsorship availability varies and is subject to eligibility requirements and budget limitations. As a result, we cannot guarantee sponsorship for all roles and will evaluate sponsorship requests on a case-by-case basis.
No agencies please.
Equal Opportunities
Bracknell Forest Council – Working for Equality. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.
How to apply
Please apply online via the link provided.
Please include a personal statement with your CV specifying why you are applying for this vacancy.
Assistant Team Manager - Family Placement (part time 22.2 hrs p/w)
Employer:
Bracknell Forest Council
Salary:
FTE £56,657 - £59,808 inclusive of London Weighting and Essential Car User Allowance (pro rata £34,378 - £36,269 incl. London Weighting and ECU)
Location:
Time Square, Bracknell
Contract:
Permanent
Working Pattern:
Flexible Hours/Part Time
Hours:
22.2 hours per week.
DBS Check:
Enhanced
Closing Date:
04/08/2025 at 23:59
Reference:
People/25/319074
We are currently seeking an experienced Assistant Team Manager for our Family Placement Team, this is a part time opportunity working 22.2 hours per week.
To learn more about what it is like to work with us, take a look at our team's video.
Our Workforce Tells Us:
- There is a supportive and approachable leadership and management team.
- Peer support is consistently integrated across all teams, with a strong emphasis on collaborative problem-solving.
- They feel appreciated and their development is prioritised.
- Supervision is of high quality, reflective and routinely provided.
Key responsibilities...
- Contributing to the effective management of the Family Placement Team under the guidance of the Team Manager.
- Line Management responsibility for social workers, family workers, business support and publicity officers and recruitment officers.
- Ensuring timely completion of documentation, such as: Form F, SGO (Special Guardianship Order) and Form C assessments.
- Supporting the team to meet its statutory duties in terms of annual reviews, checks and visits.
- 28 days* annual leave increasing to 33 days* after 3 years’ continuous service, with the opportunity to buy up to 10 and sell up to 5 days*.
- Local government pension scheme, with life insurance cover.
- Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme (subject to eligibility).
- Recognition of continuous service attained within the NHS and UKHSA when calculating some benefits. (Terms and Conditions apply)
- Career development through internal and external training opportunities.
- Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption and fostering leave.
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) to support your health and wellbeing
- Inclusive and social working environment with a variety of staff networks and a sports and social club.
- (pro rata for part time)
Our values...
At Bracknell Forest Council our values define who we are and what is important to us. Our core values are inclusive, ambitious, and always learning. These values influence the way we work with each other and the way we serve our residents and engage with our communities. We make our values real by demonstrating them in how we behave every day. If you are excited about joining a diverse team that celebrates learning and strives for excellence, we would love to hear from you.
Reasonable adjustments...
We are committed to ensuring an inclusive recruitment process for all applicants. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support your application or interview, please let us know by contacting recruitment@bracknell-forest.gov.uk. We will work with you to support you throughout the process. Find out more about reasonable adjustments.
Interview date
Interviews will be held on 11th August 2025
Interviews will be conducted in person, providing candidates with the chance to personally meet the team and experience our work environment.
We will be reviewing applications regularly and reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified. To avoid disappointment, you are advised to submit your application as soon as possible.
Please note AI is prohibited during the interview, any candidate using AI will be withdrawn from consideration.
Want to ask us a question?
For an informal discusson or to ask any questions about this role, please contact:
Sam Howard, Team Manager, Family Placement Team
Tel.: 01344 351658
Bracknell Forest Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect everyone employed with us to share this commitment. All successful candidates for this role will be subject to a DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) check as part of our pre-employment checks process.
Candidates should be able to demonstrate experience of working within the current Social Care System and Framework.
Social Work England registration fees can be claimed back from the Council.
We can only accept applications from candidates currently residing in the UK.
Candidates currently residing in the UK who require sponsorship to work are encouraged to assess their eligibility for a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) based on the relevant criteria. Please be aware that sponsorship availability varies and is subject to eligibility requirements and budget limitations. As a result, we cannot guarantee sponsorship for all roles and will evaluate sponsorship requests on a case-by-case basis.
No agencies please.
Equal Opportunities
Bracknell Forest Council – Working for Equality. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.
How to apply
Please apply online via the link provided.
Please include a personal statement with your CV specifying why you are applying for this vacancy.
Further information on this vacancy
- Assistant Team Manager - Family Placement Team JD/PS
- Candidate pack
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#J-18808-Ljbffr- Location:
- Bracknell, England, United Kingdom
- Salary:
- £60,000 - £80,000
- Job Type:
- PartTime
- Category:
- Human Resources