Overview
Job Description
Salary: £ 49,182 – £51,404 (Inclusive of a 10% market supplement)
Hours per week: 37 hours
Interview date: Week commencing Monday 31 March 2025
Children and Young Peoples Disability Team – Transforming Young Lives
Join our Children and Young People’s Disability team (CYPDT) as an Assistant Team Manager and receive excellent training and development opportunities, flexible working (including from home on occasion) and the option of a 9-day fortnight (upon probation completion).
This is a great opportunity for a skilled and knowledgeable practitioner who has the passion to deliver a person-centered and outcome-focused service for our disabled children, young people, and their families in Wiltshire.
Our team covers the entire county with hubs in Trowbridge, Chippenham, and Salisbury. We support children from 0 -18 and their families across various needs and work closely with education, health, and care providers to improve outcomes for our young people.
In this role, you’ll support the Team Manager in maintaining daily operations, provide supervision, and help with the teams professional development. Your decision-making skills will be essential, as you may chair complex meetings and cover for the Team Manager when necessary.
You should have a recognised social work qualification, be registered with Social Work England, and have significant post-qualification experience. Knowledge of legal frameworks, including the Care Act 2014 and the SEND Code of Practice, is desirable, along with experience in managing and supervising workers.
Why us?
Wiltshire Council is a friendly, welcoming place to work, with a ‘One Council’ ethos. That’s why we focus on getting the things that matter to our people right. Explore more benefits here!
This position comes with a 10% market supplement payment. All market supplement payments are subject to review on an annual basis.
Please download and read the role description and person specification carefully before you apply as well as Our Identity .
The council is committed to creating an environment of positive working relationships where everyone feels engaged, supported and able to thrive. Our Identity is a framework which sets out how we are all expected to lead, work and act to deliver our services. We will not tolerate discrimination, bullying or harassment of any kind. Everyone is expected to promote a culture of inclusion, dignity, trust and respect which is underpinned by our vision and Our Identity framework.
For more details, contact Frances Yates, Team Manager Child Disability, at Frances.yates@wiltshire.gov.uk .
This role may be subject to certain successful security checks; please see the role description for more information.
We are firmly committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and to the principles of inclusion and diversity in both employment and the delivery of services. Read our statement of commitment to equality and inclusion .
Disability Confident Employer
Application process
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