Social Work Team Manager - Children Looked After Team - St Helens - Sanctuary Personal

Sanctuary Personnel Ltd; St Helens; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A professional recruitment agency is seeking a Social Work Team Manager specializing in Looked After Children in St Helens, UK. This locum role offers a competitive rate of £52.86 per hour on a full-time basis. Key responsibilities include leading a team, ensuring high safeguarding standards, and coordinating care plans. Ideal candidates will have a degree in social work, relevant registration, and managerial experience. Enjoy the benefits of a vibrant community while building your career in St Helens.

Benefits

Competitive hourly rate

Locum flexibility

Continual professional development

Work-life balance

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in social work.
• Current Social Work England registration.
• Recent managerial experience as a TM, DTM, or ATM.
• Significant frontline experience in Adults/Children’s Services.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and support the team in managing cases.
• Ensure high standards in safeguarding and welfare.
• Oversee day-to-day operations with the assistant team manager.
• Coordinate comprehensive care plans with external agencies.
• Monitor and assess team performance.
• Participate in meetings and case reviews.

Skills

Team management

Safeguarding children

Communication

Education

Degree in social work

Social Work England registration

Job description

Overview

Seeking a Social Work Team Manager with a specialism in Looked After Children in St Helens, UK. This locum role offers an attractive rate of £52.86 per hour on a full-time basis. The initial contract is 3 months, with potential for extension.

Benefits

Perks and benefits: competitive hourly rate, locum flexibility to choose assignments, opportunity to expand professional network, work-life balance, and access to continual professional development opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor, and support your team to effectively manage cases of looked after children
• Ensure that the team achieves high standards in safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children
• Work closely with the assistant team manager to oversee day-to-day operations
• Liaise with external agencies to coordinate comprehensive care plans
• Monitor and assess team performance, providing feedback and implementing improvements as required
• Participate in meetings and case reviews, offering your expertise and guidance

Requirements

• Degree or equivalent in social work
• Current Social Work England registration
• Recent managerial experience, working as a TM, DTM or ATM etc.
• Significant frontline experience in Adults/Children’s Services working as a Team Manager

Living and working in St Helens is a fantastic choice! Not only is it steeped in history and culture, but it is also a welcoming community that prides itself on inclusivity. Enjoy the benefits of beautiful parks, a vibrant arts scene, and excellent transport links, making it easy to explore the rich surroundings of the North West. Join us in St Helens—a great place to build your career and enjoy your leisure time!

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