Team Manager - AST TeamLocation: Tamworth, Staffordshire Pay Rate: Up to 41.42 per hour Hours: 37 hours per week Employer: Staffordshire County Council Recruitment Partner: Guidant GlobalLead 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 RoleAs 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 practitionersProviding regular, high-quality supervision and performance managementOverseeing assessments, care planning, and case progressionSupporting staff with complex decision-making and risk managementEnsuring compliance with statutory frameworks, policies, and proceduresWorking closely with multi-agency partners to achieve ..... full job details .....