Social Work Team Manager - Assessment Team - Reading - Sanctuary Personal

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

Job summary

A leading social care agency is seeking a Social Work Team Manager for the Assessment Team in Reading. The role offers a competitive rate of £47 per hour and the chance to lead a team focused on child-centered assessments. This position promises a rewarding challenge and numerous growth opportunities, within an agency dedicated to professional excellence and support.

Benefits

Locum Flexibility

High Remuneration

Professional Development

Networking Potential

Supportive Culture

Qualifications

• Proven experience in managing social work teams.
• Ability to drive service delivery with a focus on child safety.
• Expertise in handling complex cases.

Responsibilities

• Lead frontline assessments and care planning.
• Manage complex cases ensuring safety and compliance.
• Champion best practices in service delivery.

Skills

Leadership

Social Work Knowledge

Child-Centered Care Planning

Multi-Agency Collaboration

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Social Work Team Manager – Assessment Team
Location: Reading, UK
Hourly Rate: £47 per hour
Contract Type: Ongoing, Full-Time

Step into leadership and drive impactful change. Are you ready to take the next step in your social work career? Join Reading’s vibrant Assessment Team as a Social Work Team Manager, leading from the front with confidence and compassion. This locum opportunity offers a highly competitive £47 per hour, ideal for an experienced professional seeking challenge, reward, and progression in equal measure.

Perks and benefits:

• Locum Flexibility: Enjoy freedom and work-life balance with adaptable scheduling.
• High Remuneration: Secure a rewarding rate reflective of your leadership and expertise.
• Professional Development: Gain exposure to complex workstreams while developing leadership skills.
• Networking Potential: Collaborate with skilled professionals and grow your presence in the sector.
• Supportive Culture: Work in a well-structured team with access to resources that enable you to thrive.

What you will do

1. Lead and inspire a team responsible for frontline assessments and care planning.
2. Drive service delivery to ensure safe, child-centred outcomes.
3. Manage complex cases and offer expert guidance and supervision to team members.
4. Foster multi-agency collaboration to safeguard and support children and families.
5. Monitor team performance and ensure adherence to statutory and local procedures.
6. Champion best practice and encourage innovative approaches to improve service quality.
7. Maintain oversight on risk, compliance, and timely case progression.

Why choose Reading?

Reading offers the perfect mix of professional opportunity and quality of life. With excellent rail and road connections to London and the South East, a thriving town centre, and a range of parks, riverside walks, and cultural events, it’s a great place to live and work. Whether you’re drawn to career growth or vibrant surroundings, Reading delivers both.

Working with Sanctuary Personnel

Sanctuary Personnel is a trusted and award-winning agency for roles. With an ‘Excellent’ rating on Trustpilot from over 1,000 reviews and many prestigious industry awards, we are dedicated to finding you the best possible rates in roles that match your skills and experience.