Social Work Team Manager - Children & Families Team - Bradford - Sanctuary Personal

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

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Locum Social Work Team Manager for the Children & Families Team in Bradford. This full-time role offers £40 per hour and combines office and hybrid working. Your responsibilities will include leading a team, overseeing service delivery, and contributing to strategic planning. Candidates should have a degree in social work and recent managerial experience in children's services. This ongoing contract provides a chance to make a significant impact on the local community.

Benefits

Independence and freedom of a locum position

Supportive hybrid working model

Continuous professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Current Social Work England registration.
• Demonstrable recent managerial experience, ideally as Team Manager or similar.
• Extensive frontline experience in children's services.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of social workers, ensuring high standards.
• Oversee service delivery in the Children & Families Team.
• Collaborate with other professionals for integrated service delivery.
• Undertake complex case reviews and provide expert guidance.
• Contribute to strategic planning and service development.

Education

Degree or equivalent in social work

Job description

Overview

Locum Social Work Team Manager – Children & Families Team, Bradford – £40 per hour – Full-time – Ongoing contract

Are you ready for a new challenge? Join the dynamic Children & Families Team in Bradford as a Locum Team Manager, where you will take on a pivotal leadership role, earning a competitive rate of £40 per hour. With a flexible, full-time schedule, you will have the opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of children and families. This ongoing contract offers a perfect blend of office and home-based working, with certain instances requiring office presence for specific tasks or team days.

Benefits

• Enjoy the independence and freedom a locum position offers, allowing you to broaden your horizons across various social work settings.
• Benefit from a supportive hybrid working model, enabling you to balance work and life while only coming into the office when necessary.
• Relish in the satisfaction of making a tangible difference in the Bradford community while gaining a wealth of experience in managing front-line children’s services.
• Access to continuous professional development opportunities to keep your skills sharp and up-to-date.

What you will do

• Lead and manage a team of social workers, ensuring high standards of practice and performance.
• Oversee the delivery of services within the Children & Families Team, ensuring that each child and family receives appropriate support.
• Work collaboratively with other professionals and agencies to ensure integrated service delivery.
• Undertake complex case reviews and provide expert advice and guidance to team members.
• Contribute to strategic planning and service development within the department.

Requirements

• Degree or equivalent in social work.
• Current Social Work England registration.
• Demonstrable recent managerial experience, ideally working as a Team Manager, Deputy Team Manager, or Assistant Team Manager.
• Extensive frontline experience in children’s services, showcasing your ability to lead and support a thriving team.

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