Children's Locality Team Manager | Social Work Lead

Sanctuary Personnel; Greater London; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Sanctuary Personnel in Sutton is seeking an experienced Team Manager to lead the Children’s Locality Team. You will oversee day-to-day operations, guide Social Workers and support staff, ensuring robust assessments, plans and outcomes for children and families.

The role requires a social work qualification and substantial post-qualification leadership experience, with strong knowledge of legislation and risk management.

Qualifications

• A social Work Qualification or equivalent.
• Extensive post-qualification practice experience, combined with strong leadership & managerial skills.
• Understanding of relevant legislation.
• Registered or eligible for registration.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day running of a Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) and provide direction and management oversight of Social Workers and support staff within Child Protection, Child in Need and Assessment & Referral Services.
• Manage a team of Social Workers and Specialist Support Workers, making case management decisions and ensuring compliance with practice standards, legal frameworks and policy.
• Collaborate with partners in health, education, voluntary sector and other agencies to create joint plans to support young people.
• Quality assure work by ensuring robust assessments, plans and outcomes for families and young people.
• Provide clear direction to staff and partner agencies, adopting creative and innovative approaches while managing time to meet deadlines and outcomes.

Skills

Team leadership

People management

Education

Social work qualification or equivalent

Job description

Sanctuary Personnel in Sutton is seeking an experienced Team Manager to lead the Children’s Locality Team. You will oversee day-to-day operations, guide Social Workers and support staff, ensuring robust assessments, plans and outcomes for children and families.

The role requires a social work qualification and substantial post-qualification leadership experience, with strong knowledge of legislation and risk management.