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Assistant Team Manager / Deputy Team Manager – Locum – Enfield Brief Job Overview
We are recruiting an experienced Assistant Team Manager (ATM) or Deputy Team Manager (DTM) to join Enfield Council on a locum contract. This role offers […]
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View JobAssistant Team Manager / Deputy Team Manager – Locum – Enfield
Brief Job Overview
We are recruiting an experienced Assistant Team Manager (ATM) or Deputy Team Manager (DTM) to join Enfield Council on a locum contract. This role offers the opportunity to provide strong leadership and professional oversight within children’s social care, ensuring high-quality, consistent practice across the team. You’ll play a key role in supporting practitioners, overseeing casework, and driving positive outcomes for children and families across the borough.
Key Responsibilities
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Provide day-to-day management, supervision, and support to a team of social workers
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Oversee complex child protection and assessment cases, ensuring compliance with statutory responsibilities
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Promote high standards of professional practice through coaching, mentoring, and reflective supervision
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Monitor performance, ensuring timely and effective case progression and quality assurance of work
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Support senior management in implementing service development and improvement plans
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Build strong partnerships with multi-agency professionals to coordinate effective interventions for children and families
About You
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You are a Qualified Social Worker with substantial post-qualifying experience in children’s social care
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You have demonstrable experience in a supervisory or management role (ATM, DTM, or equivalent)
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You lead with confidence, clarity, and compassion, supporting your team to achieve positive outcomes
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You are organised, reflective, and skilled at managing competing demands in a fast-paced environment
Requirements
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Degree in Social Work (or equivalent qualification)
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Current registration with Social Work England (SWE)
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Proven experience in statutory children’s services, ideally within safeguarding, assessment, or child protection teams
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Strong leadership, communication, and decision-making skills
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Ability to analyse complex information and provide effective case direction
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Car driver with access to a vehicle preferred
Contract & Salary
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Location: Enfield, North London
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Contract type: Locum / Temporary
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Duration: Ongoing contract
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Hours: Full-time, 37 hours per week
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Pay rate: Competitive, dependent on experience and local pay scales
How to Apply
If you’re an experienced Assistant or Deputy Team Manager seeking your next locum role in Enfield, apply using the form on the page.