Assistant Team Manager


Company:	Isle of Wight Council
Salary:	Grade 11, £44,209 to £47,107 per annum + Market supplement
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Newport, PO30 1UD
Working pattern:	Hybrid - 2 days remote
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	16 Sept 2026
Closing date:	14 Oct 2026

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Summary

Lead practice. Support staff. Safeguard children.

Are you an experienced and passionate Social Worker looking to take the next step in your leadership career?

We are seeking an Assistant Team Manager to join our Children's Support and Protection Service Team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in leading and supporting a team of Social Workers and family support professionals, helping to ensure that children and young people across the Isle of Wight receive high-quality safeguarding interventions at the right time.

Working alongside the Team Manager, you will provide day-to-day leadership, supervision and professional guidance to staff, promoting excellent practice and ensuring statutory responsibilities are fulfilled in relation to Child Protection, Children in Need and Looked After Children.

The role offers a rewarding mix of operational leadership, quality assurance, practice development and direct involvement in complex casework. You will work closely with colleagues and partner agencies including Health, Education, Police and CAMHS to achieve the best possible outcomes for children and families.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Social Worker who is ready to develop their management skills while making a meaningful difference to the lives of vulnerable children and young people.

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