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Adoption ATM/DTM (Assistant Team Manager / Deputy Team Manager)
South Shields, Tyne and Wear
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South Shields, Tyne and Wear Employment Type Locum Band Qualified & Experienced Work Pattern (FT/PT) Full time Required Certifications SWE
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South Tyneside Council is seeking a confident and experienced Deputy Team Manager to support the leadership of our Social Work team. This role offers an excellent opportunity to lead on complex practice, provide team oversight, and support high-quality service delivery to vulnerable children, families, or adults in the borough. If you’re ready to make a leadership impact while staying close to practice, we encourage your application.
Key Responsibilities:
Support the Team Manager in daily operational leadership, ensuring effective case management, supervision, and workload allocation.
Provide guidance on complex or high-risk cases, supporting sound decision-making and safeguarding processes.
Assist in performance monitoring, quality assurance, and service development, helping maintain high standards across the team.
Promote effective multi-agency working, ensuring services are well-coordinated and meet statutory and local priorities.
