Social Care Team Manager - Safeguarding Team - Bolton - Sanctuary Personal

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

Job summary

A leading social care agency in Bolton is seeking a Social Care Team Manager for the Safeguarding Team. This role involves providing high-quality leadership and management to ensure effective support for children and families. Offering £43.00 per hour with options for full-time or part-time work. Candidates should have a degree in Social Work and substantial experience in child protection and safeguarding.

Benefits

Flexible Hours

Competitive Pay

Professional Development

Varied Experience

Networking

Qualifications

• Substantial post-qualification experience in children’s social care, including safeguarding.
• Proven experience supervising and managing social work teams.
• In-depth knowledge of the Children Act 1989 & 2004, and local safeguarding policies.

Responsibilities

• Line manage a team of social workers, providing supervision and support.
• Ensure effective workforce planning and resource allocation.
• Oversee complex safeguarding cases and monitor team performance.

Skills

Strong leadership and team management skills

Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities

Ability to make sound professional decisions

Resilient and solution-focused

Commitment to continuous improvement

Education

Degree in Social Work (or equivalent)

Registration with Social Work England

Job description

Social Worker - Adults Multi-Disciplinary Team

Social Care Team Manager – Safeguarding Team

Job Title: Social Care Team Manager – Safeguarding Team
Specialism: Safeguarding
Location: Bolton, UK
Salary: £43.00 per hour
Contract: Ongoing (Full-Time or Part-Time)

Take a leading role in Bolton’s Safeguarding Team, providing high-quality social work leadership and making a real difference to children, young people, and families at risk. This locum role offers a competitive hourly rate of £43.00, with full-time and part-time options to suit your lifestyle.

Perks and Benefits

Flexible Hours: Full-time or part-time work to achieve the ideal work-life balance.

Competitive Pay: Earn £43.00 per hour for your expertise and leadership.

Professional Development: Access training opportunities to enhance your career growth.

Varied Experience: Work across a broad range of safeguarding cases, enriching your professional experience.

Networking: Collaborate with professionals across sectors to expand your professional network.

Purpose of the Role

Provide leadership and management within the Safeguarding Team, ensuring statutory compliance, high-quality social work practice, and effective support for children, young people, and families. Oversee a team of social workers and practitioners, promoting professional development, performance management, and improved safeguarding outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

Line manage a team of social workers and practitioners, providing supervision, support, and performance management.

Promote reflective practice and professional development within the team.

Ensure effective workforce planning, resource allocation, and caseload management.

Oversee complex safeguarding cases, providing guidance and decision-making support.

Ensure statutory timescales are met for assessments, interventions, and reviews.

Maintain high standards of social work practice in line with legislation and local policies.

Lead on safeguarding concerns, ensuring prompt and appropriate interventions.

Support child protection conferences, strategy meetings, and other multi-agency safeguarding forums.

Monitor risk and provide professional advice to mitigate harm to children and young people.

Monitor, evaluate, and report on team performance, service outcomes, and statutory compliance.

Implement audits, case reviews, and improvement plans as needed.

Develop and maintain strong relationships with schools, health services, police, voluntary organisations, and other stakeholders.

Represent the team in senior management and partnership meetings.

Essential Qualifications & Requirements

Degree in Social Work (or equivalent recognised qualification).

Registration with Social Work England.

Substantial post-qualification experience in children’s social care, including safeguarding and child protection.

Proven experience supervising and managing social work teams.

In-depth knowledge of the Children Act 1989 & 2004, Working Together to Safeguard Children, and local safeguarding policies.

Experience leading complex cases, audits, and quality assurance activities.

Skills & Attributes

Strong leadership and team management skills.

Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.

Ability to make sound professional decisions in complex and high-pressure situations.

Resilient, solution-focused, and able to manage competing priorities.

Commitment to continuous improvement, professional development, and reflective practice.

Living and Working in Bolton

Bolton offers a vibrant community atmosphere with rich history, cultural attractions, and beautiful countryside. Enjoy a supportive environment where you can grow professionally while experiencing a high quality of life.

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