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Job Title: Assistant Team Manager Child Protection Location: Dorchester (Dorset) Contract Type: Temporary, FT. 37 hours Salary: Up to £45.00 (umbrella) Type: Hybrid/Remote working About Us: Connect2Dorset is a managed service agency owned by Dorset Council providing temporary, contract and interim opportunities into the Council. Our service is built on our values of ethical, trustworthy, and caring, and 50% of our profits are returned directly to Dorset Council for investment in frontline services. About the Role/Responsibilities: We are seeking a full-time Assistant Team Manager to join our Permanence Team. You will be an experienced, qualified social worker with a passion for supporting children in care and helping them achieve stability and long-term security. In this role, you will provide leadership and management support to the team, working alongside the Team Manager to ensure high-quality practice and effective supervision. You will: Supervise and appraise social workers and family workersProvide oversight of complex casework and offer guidance on care planningChair meetings and contribute to decision-making that promotes the best outcomes for childrenSupport practice development within the team, acting as a role model and mentor for colleaguesMaintain a focus on securing permanent homes for children and ensuring stability in placements This is a fantastic opportunity to join our committed Permanence Team, where we work with children from the conclusion of care proceedings through their time in care, building lasting relationships and helping them reach their full potential. We work closely with fostering services, commissioning teams, the Virtual School, and the Children in Care Health Team to en