Social Work Team Manager - Family Support & Safeguarding Team - Barking & Dagenham - Sanctuary ...

Sanctuary Personnel Ltd; London; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading social work agency is seeking an experienced Social Work Team Manager for a full-time locum position in Barking & Dagenham. The role involves providing leadership and overseeing a dedicated team of social workers. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in child safeguarding and effective team management. This position offers competitive hourly rates and opportunities for professional growth while working within a supportive environment.

Benefits

Flexible hourly salary

Diverse work experience

Networking opportunities

Qualifications

• HCPC registration as a social worker.
• Experience managing a team in a social work environment.
• Strong understanding of child safeguarding policies.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional leadership and management for the team.
• Oversee implementation of child safeguarding policies.
• Manage performance through supervision and case audits.
• Lead on complex cases and collaborate with partner agencies.

Skills

Leadership

Child safeguarding knowledge

Performance management

Effective communication

Collaborative working

Job description

Overview

Social Work Team Manager within the Family Support & Safeguarding Team based in Barking & Dagenham. This full-time locum position offers a competitive hourly rate of £45.20, providing you with the opportunity to manage and lead a dedicated team to make a real impact.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional leadership and day-to-day management of a team of Social Workers, Senior Practitioners, and Family Support Workers.
• Ensure effective implementation of policies and procedures relating to child safeguarding, family support, and statutory assessments.
• Oversee and quality assure all aspects of casework, ensuring timely and effective interventions and permanency planning.
• Manage performance through supervision, appraisal, case audits, and reflective practice to maintain high professional standards.
• Lead on complex cases, offering expert advice, guidance, and decision-making in line with statutory responsibilities.
• Collaborate with partner agencies including health, education, police, and legal services to achieve better outcomes for children and families.
• Chair key meetings such as strategy discussions, legal gateway panels, and permanency planning meetings as appropriate.
• Support a culture of continuous improvement, ensuring that the service is Ofsted-ready and aligned with the council's improvement plans.
• Manage budgets, resources, and staff deployment effectively.
• Contribute to service planning, inspection readiness, workforce development, and quality assurance.

Benefits

• Hourly salary: Enjoy the flexibility and potential income benefits that come with being paid hourly, allowing you to maximise your earnings and maintain a work-life balance that suits you.
• Diverse work experience: Work in locum positions to gain varied experiences across different settings, enhancing career development and broadening professional horizons.
• Professional growth: Lead a team within a progressive council, gaining valuable leadership experience while impacting vulnerable children's and families' lives.
• Networking opportunities: Collaborate with professionals across multiple agencies, building a robust professional network within the social work sector.

About Barking & Dagenham

Barking & Dagenham offers a vibrant community atmosphere with excellent transport links, bringing you close to London while offering its unique charm. Work in an area that prides itself on community spirit and continuous development, making it an exemplary place for both professional and personal growth. Join us and be part of a region that's making waves in social work excellence!

Working with Sanctuary Personnel

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