Social Work Team Manager - Child Protection - Doncaster - Sanctuary Personal

Sanctuary Personnel Ltd; Doncaster; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading social care recruitment agency is looking for a Social Work Team Manager to lead the Child Protection team in Doncaster. This ongoing role offers an attractive hourly rate of £40 with full or part-time flexible options. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Social Work, be registered with Social Work England, and have significant experience in child protection. Join us to make a real impact on children's lives while enjoying professional development opportunities and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Full Time / Part Time Flexibility

Professional Development

Locum Variety

Relocation Support

Networking Opportunities

Qualifications

• Registration with Social Work England (SWE) is mandatory.
• Extensive post-qualifying experience in Children’s Social Care.
• Significant experience within Child Protection and safeguarding services.

Responsibilities

• Lead, manage, and support a team of Social Workers within Child Protection.
• Provide regular reflective supervision and performance management.
• Maintain oversight of complex child protection cases.

Skills

Leadership

Risk Management

Supervisory Skills

Collaboration

Education

Degree in Social Work (BA / MA / DipSW)

Job description

Social Work Team Manager – Child Protection

Job Title: Social Work Team Manager – Child Protection
Location: Doncaster, UK
Salary: £40.00 per hour
Contract: Ongoing | Full Time / Part Time

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced professional to step into the role of Social Work Team Manager within the Child Protection Service in Doncaster. Offering an attractive £40 hourly rate and flexible full-time or part-time options, this ongoing locum role enables you to make a meaningful impact on the lives of children at risk while shaping high-quality safeguarding practice.

Perks and Benefits:

Full Time / Part Time Flexibility: Balance your career with your personal life through flexible working options.

Professional Development: Access ongoing learning and development opportunities to enhance your leadership and safeguarding expertise.

Locum Variety: Experience diverse teams and environments while broadening your professional skill set.

Relocation Support: Relocation assistance may be available if you are moving locally for the role.

Networking Opportunities: Collaborate closely with a wide range of local services and safeguarding professionals.

Role Overview:
As the Social Work Team Manager, you will provide strong operational and professional leadership within the Child Protection Service. You will ensure high-quality safeguarding practice, effective statutory intervention, and robust risk management while supporting and developing your team to deliver excellent outcomes for children and families.

What You Will Do:

Lead, manage, and support a team of Social Workers and Senior Social Workers within Child Protection.

Provide regular reflective supervision, performance management, and professional development support.

Manage workloads and capacity to ensure safe, timely, and effective practice.

Maintain oversight of complex and high-risk child protection cases, ensuring sound decision-making and risk management.

Chair or contribute to strategy discussions, legal planning meetings, and complex case reviews.

Undertake case audits and contribute to quality assurance and service improvement processes.

Work closely with police, health, education, and other safeguarding partners.

Represent the service at multi-agency forums and contribute to local safeguarding arrangements.

Person Specification / Requirements:

Qualifications:

Degree in Social Work (BA / MA / DipSW).

Registration with Social Work England (SWE) – mandatory.

Experience:

Extensive post-qualifying experience in Children’s Social Care.

Significant experience within Child Protection and safeguarding services.

Proven experience in a management or supervisory role is essential.

Doncaster is a fantastic place to live and work, offering a vibrant town centre, beautiful surrounding countryside, and excellent transport links. It provides the perfect balance of professional opportunity and quality of life.

Apply today with Sanctuary Personnel and step into a leadership role where your expertise drives safeguarding excellence and truly changes children’s lives.