Social Work Team Manager - Children & Families Team

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

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Social Work Team Manager for the Children and Families Team in Cheltenham. In this full-time position, you will lead and support a dedicated team of Social Workers to enhance services for children and families. You must hold a social work degree and have relevant managerial experience. The role includes a competitive hourly rate of £47 and offers flexibility in work location.

Qualifications

• Current Social Work England registration is essential.
• Relevant managerial experience is mandatory.
• Significant frontline experience in social services required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Children and Families Team.
• Supervise and develop a team of Social Workers.
• Ensure adherence to statutory duties and child services.

Skills

Management

Social Work

Frontline Experience

Education

Degree or equivalent qualification in social work

Job description

Overview

Social Work Team Manager for the Children and Families Team in Cheltenham, UK earning 47 pounds per hour on an hourly salary and offering an ongoing contract. This full-time position is an exciting opportunity to lead, manage, and be accountable for a team of Social Workers committed to improving services for children, young people, and families in this part of Gloucestershire.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Children and Families Team, ensuring high-quality service delivery.
• Supervise, support, and develop a dedicated team of Social Workers.
• Ensure adherence and improvement to statutory duties and child services.
• Conduct court work and oversee cases involving Child Protection, Children in Need, and Children in Care.
• Balance working from home and office, focusing on building team cohesion.
• Enable face-to-face interactions with children while adhering to current safety protocols.

Requirements

• Degree or equivalent qualification in social work.
• Current Social Work England registration.
• Relevant managerial experience, such as TM, DTM, or ATM roles.
• Significant frontline experience in Adult or Children's Services as a Team Manager.