Social Work Team Manager - Hereford - Sanctuary Personal

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

Job summary

A dynamic social work agency in Hereford seeks a qualified Social Work Team Manager to lead a team focused on improving outcomes for children and families. This full-time role involves managing a social work team, undertaking child protection work, and ensuring compliance with legal standards. The suitable candidate will possess strong leadership skills and a commitment to professional growth in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Locum Flexibility

Professional Development

Supportive Culture

Convenient Location

Qualifications

• Qualified professional with experience in social work.
• Ability to manage and guide a team effectively.
• Knowledge of child protection processes and legislation.

Responsibilities

• Manage a social work team, providing supervision and case direction.
• Engage in child protection work and ensure compliance with legal requirements.
• Support team professional growth and development.

Skills

Team management

Child protection

Supervision and guidance

Relationship-based practices

Legal compliance

Job description

Job Title: Social Work Team Manager

Specialism: Social Work

Location: Hereford

Salary: £41.42 Hourly

Salary Type: Ongoing Hourly Rate

Job Type: Full Time

Overview

Are you ready to take on an exhilarating new role in social work? We are seeking a skilled and knowledgeable Social Work Team Manager to join us in Hereford, driving improvements for children and families. This is a thrilling opportunity for a qualified professional to make a significant impact within our dynamic Safeguarding and Support teams. Join us full-time on our Restorative Journey of Improvement and be a part of our next chapter in achieving exceptional outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Effectively manage one of our five social work teams, ensuring high-quality supervision and case direction.
• Collaborate with the Managing Practitioner to support and develop your team of social workers and family support workers.
• Undertake child protection work, PLO pre-proceedings, care proceedings, and adoption tasks, focusing on improving outcomes for children.
• Deliver services using relationship-based and restorative practices, contributing to our shared mission.
• Engage with the council’s legal team to oversee court applications, ensuring compliance with timescales.
• Participate in monthly supervisions, receiving both formal and informal guidance to hone your skills.
• Contribute to identifying training needs and facilitating professional growth within your team.

Perks and Benefits

• Locum Flexibility: Enjoy the freedom to balance work with personal commitments while gaining varied experiences.
• Professional Development: Access continuous training to stay at the forefront of social work practice.
• Supportive Culture: Work within a welcoming team environment that fosters camaraderie.
• Convenient Location: Benefit from the Leominster Multi-Agency Office’s central location with excellent transport links.

Working with Sanctuary Personnel

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