Our client, Newcastle City Council is looking for a Assistant Team Manger to join their Children in Care team To assist the Team Manager to deliver services in accordance with agreed objectives, financial targets, quality and performance standards which will improve the outcomes for individuals and families. To line manage some staff and mentor and support trainee and unprogressed social workers and other social care support staff.These are some of the typical duties you will be expected to perform. This is not exhaustive, and you may need to complete similar tasks as required.To assist the Team Manager in the effective running of the service and deputise where required.To undertake complex case work and take primary responsibility for specific areas of work including project work ensuring that families or individuals receive appropriate support to the highest standards.To prepare and present reports for meetings, conferences and courts, etc., to agreed standards.To work within the statutory framework and comply with Directorate policies, procedures and guidance.To promote high standards of professional practice through monitoring, reviewing and evaluation of interventions that will improve the quality of the outcomes for service users.To maintain high quality safeguarding standards for Children or Vulnerable Adults, reporting concerns promptly to the Team Manager.To provide day to day professional advice and guidance to team members to ensure that the services provided are ..... full job details .....