Social Work Team Manager - Children Locality Team

Sanctuary; Carshalton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A community service organization in Carshalton seeks a Social Work Team Manager to lead and support a dedicated team within their Childrens Locality division. You will inspire your team, oversee safeguarding processes, and integrate support for families. Applicants should have a Social Work degree and experience in safeguarding and locality services. Join an environment committed to professional development and work-life balance.

Benefits

Stability and long-term career growth

Ongoing learning and training opportunities

Flexible working arrangements

Comprehensive wellbeing programme

Inclusive team environment

Qualifications

• Qualified Social Worker with current Social Work England registration.
• Proven experience in statutory children's social work, particularly in safeguarding.
• Exceptional ability to manage complex and high-risk cases.

Responsibilities

• Provide inspirational leadership to the social work team.
• Oversee safeguarding processes and ensure assessments meet standards.
• Maintain multi-agency relationships for integrated support.

Skills

Leadership skills

Decision-making skills

Communication skills

Resilience under pressure

Education

Degree in Social Work or equivalent

Job description

Job Title

Social Work Team Manager Childrens Locality Team

Location

Sutton

Contract

Full-Time, Permanent

We are seeking an experienced Social Work Team Manager to lead our talented and supportive Locality Team within the Childrens Locality division. This is an exciting opportunity to inspire, guide, and manage a dedicated team while making a meaningful impact on the lives of children, young people, and families in the community.

Perks and Benefits

• Full-Time Permanent Role: Enjoy stability and long-term career growth.
• Professional Development: Access ongoing learning and training opportunities to enhance your skills.
• Work-Life Balance: Flexible working arrangements support your personal commitments.
• Employee Wellbeing: Benefit from a comprehensive wellbeing programme.
• Inclusive Environment: Join a team and community that value diversity, equality, and inclusion.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide inspirational leadership and operational management to a social work team delivering statutory services.
• Supervise and support social workers and practitioners, ensuring caseloads are effectively allocated and performance monitored.
• Oversee safeguarding processes, ensuring statutory assessments, child protection plans, and child-in-need plans meet high-quality standards and are completed on time.
• Maintain strong multi-agency relationships, fostering integrated support for children and families.
• Model best practices in social work and actively contribute to service evaluations, audits, and improvement initiatives.
• Champion a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and reflective practice within the team.

Qualifications

• Qualified Social Worker with a degree (or equivalent) and current Social Work England registration.
• Proven experience in statutory childrens social work, particularly within safeguarding or locality services.
• Exceptional leadership skills with the ability to manage complex, high‑risk cases and support staff effectively.
• Strong communicator with excellent decision‑making skills and the resilience to guide a high‑pressure team.

Why Work Here?

The area blends urban convenience with leafy suburbia, offering excellent schools, parks, and leisure facilities. Enjoy a welcoming community where professional opportunity meets an excellent quality of life. It’s a place where you can thrive both at work and at home.

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