Team Manager - Children AST Team
Type: Temporary
Reference: 224722854
Job Description:
Team Manager - AST Team
Location: Tamworth, Staffordshire
Pay Rate: Up to £41.42 per hour
Hours: 37 hours per week
Employer: Staffordshire County Council
Recruitment Partner: Guidant Global
Lead with confidence. Support with integrity. Deliver real impact.
Staffordshire County Council is seeking an experienced Team Manager to lead the AST Team in Tamworth. This role offers an excellent opportunity for a strong, people-focused leader who is passionate about high-quality practice and supporting both staff and families to achieve the best outcomes.
This position is being recruited through Guidant Global, a trusted workforce partner with a long-standing and positive working relationship with Staffordshire County Council. Through this partnership, candidates benefit from a smooth onboarding process, transparent communication, and ongoing support throughout their assignment.
About the Role
As Team Manager, you will provide operational leadership and professional guidance to the AST Team, ensuring statutory responsibilities are met while promoting best practice and a supportive team culture.
Key duties include:
Managing and developing a team of social workers and practitioners
Providing regular, high-quality supervision and performance management
Overseeing assessments, care planning, and case progression
Supporting staff with complex decision-making and risk management
Ensuring compliance with statutory frameworks, policies, and procedures
Working closely with multi-agency partners to achieve positive outcomes
Contributing to service improvement and embedding best practice
Why Work with Staffordshire County Council?
Staffordshire County Council is recognised for its commitment to high standards, staff wellbeing, and continuous improvement. You will be joining a council that values strong leadership, reflective practice, and collaborative working.
Benefits include:
Competitive hourly rate of up to £41.42
Full-time 37-hour working week promoting work-life balance
Supportive senior management and clear leadership structure
Focus on staff development and professional growth
Opportunity to make a genuine difference within local communities
A Role Where You Are Valued
This is more than just a management position. It's an opportunity to lead a team, influence practice, and see the direct impact of your work. Your experience, judgement, and leadership style will be recognised and respected.
If you are ready for your next challenge and want to work within a supportive council environment backed by a trusted recruitment partner, we would welcome your application.
Guidant, Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.