Social Work Team Manager - Child Protection Team

Sanctuary Personnel; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A social care recruitment agency is seeking a Social Work Team Manager for the Long Term Child Protection Team in Tower Hamlets. The role involves leading a team of social workers, ensuring service delivery excellence, and maintaining partnerships with external agencies. Candidates must have current Social Work England registration and experience in managerial roles within Children's Services. The position offers a competitive hourly rate of £43.25 and is full-time.

Benefits

Competitive hourly rate

Flexibility to enhance skills

Supportive team culture

Enriching local culture

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in managerial roles such as Team Manager, Deputy Team Manager, or Assistant Team Manager.
• Extensive frontline experience in Children's Services working as a Team Manager.

Responsibilities

• Lead, manage, and motivate a team of social workers to ensure effective service delivery for children and families.
• Build and maintain strong partnerships with external agencies.
• Oversee and ensure quality of all documentation and reports.
• Monitor and evaluate team performance.
• Provide regular supervision and guidance to staff.

Skills

Leadership

Team motivation

Multi-agency partnership

Communication

Education

Current Social Work England registration

Job description

Social Work Team Manager - Child Protection Team

Tower Hamlets, London, Greater London, England

If you are looking to make a real impact in children's lives and enjoy the flexibility of locum work, then this exciting opportunity as a Social Work Team Manager within the Long Term Child Protection Team could be your perfect fit. Based in the vibrant Tower Hamlets area, you will earn £43.25 per hour on an ongoing contract and work full-time hours.

Perks and benefits:

• Competitive hourly rate allowing for a better work-life balance and financial gains.
• Flexibility to enhance your skills across different settings and enhance your career development.
• Opportunity to work within a diverse and innovative team known for its supportive culture.
• Embrace the enriching local culture of Tower Hamlets with its lively markets, parks, and dynamic community spirit.

What you will do:

• Lead, manage, and motivate a team of social workers to ensure effective service delivery for children and families.
• Build and maintain strong partnerships with external agencies, ensuring coordinated multi-agency work.
• Oversee and ensure quality of all documentation and reports related to child protection cases.
• Monitor and evaluate team performance, implementing improvements to ensure service excellence.
• Provide regular supervision and guidance to staff, developing their skills and competencies in line with best practices.

Requirements of the Team Manager:

• Current Social Work England registration.
• Demonstrable experience in managerial roles such as Team Manager, Deputy Team Manager, or Assistant Team Manager.
• Extensive frontline experience in Children's Services working as a Team Manager.

With its excellent transport links, a host of cultural attractions, and a thriving community, Tower Hamlets is an incredible place to work and live.