Social Care Team Manager - Children with Disabilities Team

Sanctuary Personnel; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Birmingham is seeking a Social Care Team Manager for children with disabilities. This pivotal role offers flexibility in working hours and encourages a child-centred approach to leadership. Successful candidates will lead a team and drive social care services that positively impact children's lives in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Flexible Work Patterns

Career Development Opportunities

Supportive Team Culture

Competitive Pay Rate

Qualifications

• Extensive frontline experience in statutory children's services.
• Proven experience in a supervisory or management role.
• Strong knowledge of safeguarding frameworks and relevant legislation.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a specialist team delivering social care services.
• Promote best practice through audits and supervision.
• Build strong partnerships for integrated service delivery.

Skills

Leadership

Child-centred approach

Communication

Resilience

Education

Recognised Social Work qualification

Management qualification or willingness to undertake one

Job description

Social Care Team Manager - Children with Disabilities Team

Social Care Team Manager - Children with Disabilities Team

Location: Birmingham, UK Specialism: Children with Disabilities Pay Rate: £41.42 per hour Contract Type: Ongoing Locum Working Pattern: Full-time or Part-time

Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Social Care Team Manager to lead a dedicated Children with Disabilities Team in Birmingham . This pivotal role offers flexibility in working hours (full-time or part-time), empowering you to deliver high-impact services that support children with disabilities and their families while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.

This role is ideal for a passionate and skilled professional seeking to influence positive outcomes through strategic leadership and a child-centred approach.

Flexible Work Patterns: Choose full-time or part-time hours that align with your personal and professional goals.

Competitive Locum Pay: Earn an attractive hourly rate of £41.42 , reflecting your leadership skills and expertise.

Career Development: Access structured professional development and learning opportunities.

Diverse Experience: Gain exposure to a wide range of service challenges, helping strengthen your portfolio.

Supportive Team Culture: Join a high-performing and inclusive environment where collaboration is key.

Role Purpose

To lead and manage a specialist team delivering statutory social care services for children with disabilities. The role focuses on providing high-quality assessments, safeguarding, care planning, and family support, all in line with Birmingham Children's Trust's statutory obligations and values.

Key Responsibilities

Provide operational leadership and supervision to a multidisciplinary team, including Social Workers , Family Support Workers , and Occupational Therapists .

Promote best practice through case audits, reflective supervision, and continuous development activities.

Lead safeguarding strategies and ensure effective risk management across the team.

Ensure timely and outcome-driven assessments and care planning for children with disabilities.

Build strong partnerships with health, education, legal , and voluntary sector agencies for integrated service delivery.

Contribute to the design, implementation, and monitoring of specialist disability services.

Manage financial resources and team budgets, ensuring efficiency and compliance with policy.

Recognised Social Work qualification and registration with Social Work England .

Substantial frontline experience in statutory children's services , ideally within disability settings.

Proven experience in a supervisory or management role.

Strong working knowledge of relevant legislation, including the Children Act , SEND Code of Practice , and safeguarding frameworks .

Management qualification or a willingness to undertake one.

Key Attributes

Child-centred, trauma-informed , and strengths-based practitioner.

Committed to the rights, inclusion, and empowerment of children with disabilities.

Resilient leader with excellent communication and team-building skills.

Passionate about improving life outcomes and delivering service excellence.

Why Birmingham?

Birmingham is a dynamic city known for its rich cultural diversity, exceptional transport links, and welcoming communities. From world-class educational institutions to vibrant neighbourhoods and scenic green spaces, Birmingham offers both a rewarding career and an enriching lifestyle. Join us in making a genuine difference at the heart of the UK.

Working with Sanctuary Personnel

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Apply today and take your leadership journey to the next level in a role that transforms lives and shapes futures.

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