Locum Social Work Team Manager – Children in Care

Sanctuary Personnel; England; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexibility

Competitive Pay

Professional Variety

Beautiful Location

Job summary

Sanctuary Personnel is seeking a Locum Social Work Team Manager for the Children in Care Team in Bournemouth. This full-time, 3-month locum role offers £45.92 per hour and provides an opportunity to lead a dedicated team delivering high-quality services to care-experienced young people.

You will oversee planning, coordination with partner agencies, and mentoring of staff to support young people toward independence. Bournemouth location emphasizes work-life balance with a coastal setting.

Qualifications

• Leads the Children in Care Team to deliver high-quality services.
• Develops and implements strategies to support young people preparing for independence.
• Manages and mentors team members, fostering a collaborative environment.
• Ensures compliance with current legislation and best practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the Children in Care Team, ensuring delivery of high-quality service to young people.
• Support care-experienced young people aged 16+ with education, employment, housing, health and financial planning.
• Develop and implement strategies to prepare young people for independence and adulthood.
• Manage and mentor team members and coordinate with other professionals to support each young person.

Skills

Team leadership

People management

Stakeholder liaison

Care planning

Job description

Sanctuary Personnel is seeking a Locum Social Work Team Manager for the Children in Care Team in Bournemouth. This full-time, 3-month locum role offers £45.92 per hour and provides an opportunity to lead a dedicated team delivering high-quality services to care-experienced young people.

You will oversee planning, coordination with partner agencies, and mentoring of staff to support young people toward independence. Bournemouth location emphasizes work-life balance with a coastal setting.