Social Work Team Manager - Fostering Team - Havering - Sanctuary Personal

Sanctuary Personnel Ltd; North Weston; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An agency for social services roles is seeking a Social Work Team Manager for their Fostering Team in Havering. You will manage a dedicated team, ensuring high standards and impactful services for children and families. This full-time role offers a competitive rate of £45.20 per hour, hybrid working options, and exceptional professional growth opportunities.

Benefits

Flexibility and improved work-life balance

Access to exclusive training offers

On-site amenities including subsidised parking

Hybrid working model

Qualifications

• Experience in managing social work teams and complex cases.
• Ability to support and elevate high standards within a social work context.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a caseload of complex and challenging cases.
• Support the Group Manager in maintaining high standards across the team.
• Oversee staff to ensure high-quality social work services are delivered.

Skills

Leadership

Social Work

Team Management

Case Management

Statutory Regulations Knowledge

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Social Work Team Manager – Fostering Team
Location: Havering, UK
Salary: £45.20 per hour
Type: Full-time, Ongoing

Join our dynamic Fostering Team in Havering as a Social Work Team Manager, earning a stellar £45.20 per hour on an ongoing basis. This is a thrilling opportunity to lead a group of dedicated professionals within a flexible hybrid working framework. You will be managing a team right in the heart of Havering, a borough buzzing with energy and a sense of community. You will have the chance to shape the future of fostering services while enjoying the support of an experienced team. Don’t miss the chance to make a significant impact whilst growing in a rewarding full-time role.

What you will do

• Lead and manage a caseload of complex and challenging cases with confidence and professionalism.
• Support the Group Manager in consistently maintaining and elevating high standards across the team.
• Represent the service in developing key service provision or strategy initiatives, influencing positive change.
• Oversee staff to ensure the delivery of high-quality social work services for children, young people, and their families, adhering to statutory regulations and best practice guidelines.
• Guide and monitor your team in the accurate and robust recording of information on relevant systems and databases, ensuring the child’s voice is captured and evidenced.
• Join an environment where new ideas are valued, and experienced social workers are welcomed to fill our remaining vacancies. Our supportive network includes permanent consultant social workers and Systemic Practitioners to provide consultations and offer support. Havering also offers strong HR support within a great framework to keep you moving forward.

Perks and benefits

• Locum: Enjoy the flexibility and improved work-life balance that comes with locum work, allowing you to tailor your career around your personal life.
• Professional Growth: Access exclusive training offers and development pathways to enhance your career while staying ahead in the competitive field of social work.
• On-Site Amenities: Benefit from subsidised parking, reflection spaces, quiet rooms for focus, and meeting rooms to recharge your energy during the workday.
• Hybrid Working: Embrace a flexible working model that combines the convenience of working from our town hall campus and the flexibility of remote working when suitable for you and your team.

Why Havering?

Our town hall campus in Romford is centrally located with excellent transport links to London Liverpool Street Station and key surrounding routes such as the M25, A12, A406, and A127. The area is rich in community spirit, providing an excellent balance of urban convenience and friendly neighbourhood vibes. Enjoy the perks of living and working in a lively borough with fantastic opportunities to grow both personally and professionally.

Working with Sanctuary Personnel

Sanctuary Personnel is a trusted and award-winning agency for roles. With an ‘Excellent’ rating on Trustpilot from over 1,000 reviews, we are dedicated to finding you the best possible rates in roles that match your skills and experience.