Social Work Team Manager - Children in Care Team

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

Job summary

A leading social work agency is seeking a Social Work Team Manager for the Children in Care Team in Gateshead. The role involves leading the team, supervising social workers, and developing care plans to ensure the welfare of children in care. Candidates should have proven experience in social work leadership and a solid understanding of safeguarding practices. This position offers a competitive rate of £36.61 per hour and the flexibility of locum work.

Benefits

Locum flexibility

Professional development

Travel allowance

Networking opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in managing social work teams.
• Knowledge of child protection procedures.
• Ability to develop and implement care plans.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Children in Care Team.
• Provide supervision and support to social workers.
• Implement care plans for children's wellbeing.
• Promote a nurturing environment for children and families.
• Monitor performance indicators for team improvement.
• Liaise with external agencies for comprehensive support.

Skills

Leadership

Child protection

Team collaboration

Education

Social Work qualification

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Social Work Team Manager - Children in Care Team

Location: Gateshead, UK

Salary: £36.61 per hour

Contract Type: Locum, Full-time

Duration: Ongoing

Perks and Benefits

• Locum flexibility: choose your work schedule for work-life balance.
• Professional development: continuous training opportunities.
• Travel allowance: travel allowance for the North East region.
• Networking opportunities: work with professionals across the sector.

What You Will Do

• Lead and manage the Children in Care Team, ensuring best practice in safeguarding and child protection procedures.
• Provide direct supervision and support to social workers, ensuring a high standard of service delivery.
• Develop and implement care plans that prioritise the wellbeing and development of children in care.
• Foster a positive and nurturing environment for children, families, and staff, promoting teamwork and collaboration.
• Monitor and evaluate performance indicators and outcomes to ensure continuous improvement within the team.
• Liaise with external agencies and stakeholders to ensure comprehensive care and support for children and families.

Why Gateshead?

Gateshead is a vibrant community with culture, history, and parks. It offers a high quality of life for professionals and families and is a strong location to build a career in social work.

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