Assistant Team Manager - Bucks Social Care
The closing date is 07 September 2025
Job summary
Are you an inspirational, committed and experienced social worker with management experience? Or do you want to try your hand at a management role in Social Work?
We are looking for an Assistant Team Manager to join the North Adults Social Care Team within our dedicated Mental Health Social Care service. We are based at the Whiteleaf Centre in Aylesbury and cover Princes Risborough, Aylesbury and surrounding villages to the north of the County.
You will work alongside an existing part-time Assistant Team Manager to run this dynamic, diverse and experienced team of Social Workers and Assistant Social Workers. You will manage and supervise qualified and unqualified social care staff, triage referrals, manage allocations and support the running of the team, linking in with AMHT health colleagues where the team is co-located.
This is an excellent opportunity to combine Social Work, mental health care and management skills within a service that maintains a strong Social Work identity.
Main duties of the job
You will be responsible for the triage and allocation of Care Act and s117 Aftercare assessments within the team as well as s42 Safeguarding enquiries. You will chair Safeguarding meetings and Best Interest Meetings for your team, and support your staff to deliver strengths-based care planning to enable individuals to achieve their optimal level of independence and achieve what matters to them.
You will be responsible for supervising social workers and assistant social workers and alongside the existing Assistant Team Manager and Business Support Officer, manage and support the day to day running of the team.
About us
Oxford Health is a great place to work and to be able to showcase the best of yourself when making an application please read the "candidate guide to making an application" and ensure your supporting statement is tailored to the role you are applying for and addresses any essential criteria.
As a Trust we provide physical, mental health and social care for people of all ages across Oxfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Swindon, Wiltshire, Bath and Northeast Somerset. Our services are delivered at community bases, hospitals, clinics and people's homes, delivering care as close to home as possible. Our vision is that no matter who you are or where you are, you will tell us that you receive: "Outstanding care delivered by an outstanding team"
Our values are: "Caring, safe and excellent"
We offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your career and wellbeing. These include:
o Excellent opportunities for career progressiono Access to tailored individual and Trust wide learning and developmento 27 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days with continuous serviceo NHS Discount across a wide range of shops, restaurants and retailerso Competitive pension schemeo Lease car schemeo Cycle to work schemeo Employee Assistance Programmeo Mental Health First Aiderso Staff accommodation (please note waiting lists apply)o Staff networking and support groups hosted by our Equality, Diversity & Inclusion team
Details
Date posted
05 September 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 7
Salary
£47,810 to £54,710 a year Per Annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Flexible working, Compressed hours
Reference number
267-BM7427745
Job locations
Whiteleaf centre
Bierton Road
Aylesbury
HP20 1EG
Employer details
Employer name
Oxford Health NHS Trust
Address
Whiteleaf centre
Bierton Road
Aylesbury
HP20 1EG
Employer's website
https://www.oxfordhealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)
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