Sefton - Assistant Team Manager - Court Advisory Team
Sefton Metropolitan Brough Council is currently seeking an experienced Assistant Team Manager to support their Court Advisory Team.
Location: Trinity Road, Bootle
Pay Rate: £40.00 per hour (Umbrella )
Note: Hybrid opportunity
Key Responsibilities:
- Support the Team Manager in the operational management of the Court Advisory Team, ensuring the delivery of high-quality, child-centred services.
- Provide day-to-day supervision, guidance, and professional challenge to Social Workers and support staff.
- Oversee and monitor complex pre-proceedings and care proceedings cases, ensuring timely progression and effective case management.
- Ensure assessments, care plans, court statements, and other legal documentation are completed to a high standard and within statutory timescales.
- Provide expert advice and support to practitioners on legal processes, court requirements, risk assessment, and permanency planning.
- Chair professional meetings, case discussions, and legal planning meetings as required.
- Support the allocation and management of caseloads to ensure workloads are balanced and children receive timely interventions.
- Monitor performance, quality assurance activity, and audit outcomes to drive continuous improvement and ensure compliance with statutory requirements.
- Promote high-quality social work practice, ensuring the voice of the child remains central to assessment, planning, and decision-making.
- Work collaboratively with legal services, Cafcass, partner agencies, and internal teams to achieve the best outcomes for children and young people.
- Support staff development through supervision, mentoring, coaching, and reflective practice.
- Assist the Team Manager in managing performance, attendance, and professional standards within the team.
- Contribute to service development, policy implementation, and the embedding of best practice across Children's Social Care.
Essential Requirements:
- Social Work Qualification - Degree or equivalent
- At least 3 years' experience as a social worker within children's services
- Social Work England Registration
- Driving license and access to own vehicle
If you are interested in this position, please send your CV to Yug Vaishnav at or call on 020 4574 3378.
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- Twice weekly payroll
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