Early Help Team Lead: Social Work Manager (Locum)

Sanctuary Personnel; England; On-site; GBP 81,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay £45/hr

Locum Flexibility

Professional Development

Meaningful Leadership

Networking Opportunities

Ongoing Opportunity

Job summary

Team Manager (Social Worker) - Early Help Team in Gloucestershire offers a full-time locum position with a competitive rate and ongoing opportunity. Lead and mentor a team of Social Workers to deliver timely, high-quality Early Help services.

The role requires substantial social work experience, current SWE registration, and strong leadership with collaboration across partner agencies. GBP 45 per hour, on-site in Gloucestershire.

Qualifications

• Relevant Social Work qualification.
• Current Social Work England registration.
• Substantial post-qualification Social Work experience.
• Proven leadership or management experience in social care.
• Experience supervising, mentoring, and developing Social Workers.
• Knowledge of Early Help and family support services.
• Strong communication, leadership, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to work with external agencies and multidisciplinary partners.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage competing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Lead, manage, and mentor a team of Social Workers, ensuring high-quality service within the Early Help framework.
• Oversee assessment and intervention processes to ensure families receive timely and effective support.
• Provide professional guidance, supervision, and support to team members.
• Collaborate with external agencies and key stakeholders to coordinate services and develop comprehensive support plans.
• Monitor and evaluate team performance against agreed objectives and performance standards.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and implement appropriate strategies to enhance service delivery.
• Manage team resources effectively to ensure operational priorities and performance targets are achieved.
• Provide expert social work advice and guidance to practitioners when managing complex situations.
• Foster a supportive, collaborative, and empowering environment where team members can develop professionally.
• Promote effective early intervention and family-focused practice throughout the service.

Skills

Leadership

Mentoring

Team Management

Stakeholder Collaboration

Communication

Education

Social Work qualification

Job description

Team Manager (Social Worker) - Early Help Team in Gloucestershire offers a full-time locum position with a competitive rate and ongoing opportunity. Lead and mentor a team of Social Workers to deliver timely, high-quality Early Help services.

The role requires substantial social work experience, current SWE registration, and strong leadership with collaboration across partner agencies. GBP 45 per hour, on-site in Gloucestershire.