Safeguarding Social Work Team Lead | Flexible Locum Barking

Sanctuary Personnel Ltd; Barking; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK social care provider is seeking a Social Work Team Manager to oversee a dedicated team in safeguarding within Barking. The role offers a competitive hourly rate of £45.20, ongoing professional development, and a chance to directly impact children's and families' wellbeing. Ideal candidates will possess social work qualifications, managerial experience, and a passion for community service. Join a supportive team and enjoy a fulfilling career with work-life balance in a vibrant setting.

Benefits

Competitive hourly rate

Ongoing professional development

Work-life balance

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Proven managerial experience, ideally as a Team Manager or in a similar leadership role.
• Extensive frontline experience within Children’s Services in safeguarding.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of social workers, providing supervision and guidance.
• Develop and monitor team plans to ensure high-quality service delivery.
• Engage in complex case management to safeguard children and families.
• Collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to enhance service outcomes.
• Contribute to strategic planning and service development.

Skills

Leadership

Safeguarding practices

Supervision

Collaboration

Case management

Education

Degree or equivalent qualification in social work

Current registration with Social Work England

Job description

A leading UK social care provider is seeking a Social Work Team Manager to oversee a dedicated team in safeguarding within Barking. The role offers a competitive hourly rate of £45.20, ongoing professional development, and a chance to directly impact children's and families' wellbeing. Ideal candidates will possess social work qualifications, managerial experience, and a passion for community service. Join a supportive team and enjoy a fulfilling career with work-life balance in a vibrant setting.