Assistant Team Manager Child Protection

Liquid Personnel — Medway, US — cdi

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Published on 18 August 2026 · first appeared in our records on 31 August 2026.

Stable posting: first seen on 31 August 2026, with no abnormal reposting.

Advertised salary: 53435 to 58920 GBP.

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<p></p> <div> <p><strong>Assistant Team Manager – Children's Social Work Team (Medway) – Permanent</strong></p> <p>Liquid Personnel are proud to be supporting Medway Council in recruiting an Assistant Team Manager to join their Children's Social Work Team on a permanent basis.</p> <p>Due to continued investment in Children's Services, Medway Council is expanding its management capacity and is looking for a passionate leader to support Social Workers in delivering outstanding outcomes for children and families. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Social Worker ready to progress into management, or an established Assistant Team Manager seeking a new challenge.</p> <p><strong>Your Benefits Working for Medway Council</strong></p> <p>Medway Council is committed to supporting its workforce through competitive pay, flexible working and excellent professional development opportunities. As an Assistant Team Manager, you will benefit from:</p> <ul> <li>Salary of £53,435 - £58,920 per annum (Depending on experience)</li> <li>£3,000 annual retention payment (subject to eligibility)</li> <li>Potential earnings of up to £61,920 per annum</li> <li>Hybrid working with a minimum of two office days per week</li> <li>Relocation package of up to £8,000</li> <li>Up to 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays</li> <li>Excellent pension scheme and ongoing professional development</li> </ul> <p><strong>Your Key Responsibilities</strong></p> <ul> <li>Lead and support a small team of Social Workers through high-quality supervision and oversight</li> <li>Ensure children and families receive effective safeguarding and support services</li> <li>Drive high standards of practice, performance and statutory compliance</li> <li>Work alongside Team Managers to promote a positive and relationship-based culture</li> </ul> <p><strong>For This Role You Will Need</strong></p> <ul> <li>A recognised Social Work qualification (Degree, DipSW, CQSW or equivalent)</li> <li>Registration with Social Work England</li> <li>Completion of ASYE</li> <li>Experience within statutory Children's Social Care</li> <li>Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes</li> </ul> <p>If this sounds like it could be the right role for you then please contact <strong>Mozz Radwan</strong> on <strong>02038573486</strong> or <strong>Mozz.Radwan@liquidpersonnel.com</strong></p> <p>We are unable to support or accept applications from candidates who are residents within the Red or Amber list of the Code of practice for the international recruitment of health and social care personnel in England, based on the World Health Organisation (WHO) Workforce Support and Safeguard List.</p> </div>