Locum Team Manager - Early Help Social Work

Sanctuary Personnel; England; On-site; GBP 51,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Pay

Locum Flexibility

Professional Development

Meaningful Leadership

Networking Opportunities

Ongoing Opportunity

Job summary

Sanctuary Personnel is seeking an experienced Team Manager (Social Worker) to lead Gloucestershire's Early Help Team. This locum, full-time role offers £45.00 per hour and focuses on early intervention and family support.

You will supervise and mentor Social Workers, oversee assessments, coordinate with partner agencies, and drive continuous service improvement while maintaining high professional standards.

Qualifications

• Current Social Work England registration.
• Proven leadership or management experience in social care.
• Experience supervising, mentoring, and developing Social Workers.
• Knowledge of Early Help and family support services.
• Strong assessment and intervention knowledge.
• Excellent 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 delivery 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

Supervision

Stakeholder collaboration

Assessment

Communication

Decision making

Education

Social Work degree

Social Work England registration

Job description

Sanctuary Personnel is seeking an experienced Team Manager (Social Worker) to lead Gloucestershire's Early Help Team. This locum, full-time role offers £45.00 per hour and focuses on early intervention and family support.

You will supervise and mentor Social Workers, oversee assessments, coordinate with partner agencies, and drive continuous service improvement while maintaining high professional standards.