Social Work Team Manager - Children with Disabilities - Lambeth - Sanctuary Personal

Sanctuary Personnel Ltd; London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading social work agency is seeking a Social Work Team Manager for a full-time locum position focused on children with disabilities in London. You will lead a dedicated team to ensure safeguarding and service delivery in alignment with statutory requirements. Ideal candidates will have substantial experience in children’s services and hold relevant qualifications. This role offers competitive compensation and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Flexible work-life balance

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Recent managerial experience in a similar capacity as Team Manager, Deputy Team Manager, or Assistant Team Manager.
• Significant frontline experience within Children’s Services.
• Must hold current Social Work England registration.

Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day operations of the Children with Disabilities team.
• Manage a dedicated team of social workers.
• Advise senior managers on strategic directions and policy development.
• Monitor and report on team performance.

Skills

Team Leadership

Safeguarding

Budget Management

Policy Development

Education

Degree in Social Work

Job description

Overview

Social Work Team Manager – Children with Disabilities, a full-time locum position in Lambeth offering £45.20 per hour with an ongoing contract. Lead and shape a team of social workers focusing on the welfare and safeguarding of children within an evolving statutory framework.

Benefits

Perks and benefits: Experience the flexibility and work-life balance that locum positions offer, along with access to extensive professional development opportunities to stay at the forefront of legislative and policy developments in social work. You will gain exposure to diverse challenges across children’s services, with a competitive hourly rate recognizing your expertise.

Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day operations of the Children with Disabilities team, ensuring safeguarding and promoting the best interests of children in alignment with statutory requirements.
• Manage a dedicated team of social workers, guiding them to deliver services aligned with Government policy, legislative updates, and council procedures.
• Provide leadership during policy changes, fostering seamless transitions in practice and ensuring frontline staff are supported.
• Advise senior managers on strategic directions and policy development, ensuring service delivery adapts to future needs.
• Monitor and report on team performance, meeting targets and implementing necessary action plans when shortfalls arise.
• Optimise resources through effective budget management, securing value for money while adhering to financial regulations.
• Foster strong collaborative relationships with other council departments, external agencies, and the third sector to ensure integrated service delivery.

Requirements

You must hold a degree or equivalent in social work and have current Social Work England registration. Essential to this role is recent managerial experience in a similar capacity as a Team Manager, Deputy Team Manager, or Assistant Team Manager. Significant frontline experience within Children’s Services is crucial to ensure you are well-versed in the complexities of the field.

Why Lambeth

Living and working in Lambeth offers a unique blend of city vibrancy and community spirit. With its rich cultural heritage, eclectic food scene, and welcoming neighbourhoods, Lambeth is an exceptional place to live, work, and grow. Come be part of our dynamic team and make a difference in the lives of children and families every day.

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