Social Work Team Manager - Family Safeguarding Team

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

Job summary

A leading social work agency is seeking an experienced Social Work Team Manager for the Family Safeguarding Team in Bury. You will lead a team of social workers providing essential services to children in need and their families, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements and focusing on child protection. This role offers a competitive pay of £46 per hour and flexible working options.

Benefits

Highly competitive hourly pay

Flexible working options

Ongoing professional development

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• At least three years of post-qualifying experience in social work.
• Current Social Work England registration.
• Recent managerial experience in Children's Services.

Responsibilities

• Lead the provision of field social work services.
• Ensure compliance with statutory requirements.
• Provide direct social work services focusing on child protection.
• Support and supervise social workers within the team.
• Collaborate with other professionals for comprehensive care.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Child protection

Collaboration

Education

Degree or equivalent in social work

Job description

Social Work Team Manager - Family Safeguarding Team

Sanctuary Personnel – Social Work Team Manager role in the Family Safeguarding Team, Bury.

Earn £46 per hour on an ongoing contract, full-time.

This is an exciting opportunity for a Social Work Team Manager to join the Family Safeguarding Team in Bury. You will be leading and managing a team of social workers, providing essential social work services to children in need and their families, including those requiring protection.

What you will do:

• Lead and manage the provision of field social work services to the local community.
• Ensure compliance with statutory requirements and departmental policies.
• Provide direct social work services to children in need and their families, focusing on child protection.
• Support and supervise social workers within your team, enabling them to achieve professional objectives.
• Collaborate with other professionals and agencies to ensure comprehensive care and support for families.

Requirements:

• A degree or equivalent in social work, such as CQSW, DIPSW, BA HONS SW.
• At least three years of post-qualifying experience in a field social work setting, with substantial child protection experience.
• Current Social Work England registration.
• Recent managerial experience, such as Team Manager, Deputy Team Manager, or Assistant Team Manager, with significant frontline experience in Children's Services.

Perks and benefits:

• Highly competitive hourly pay of £46.
• Flexible working options to support work‑life balance.
• Ongoing professional development opportunities.
• A supportive team environment where your input is valued.
• Opportunity to work in Bury, a town with culture and community spirit.

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