Social Work Team Manager – Safeguarding Team

Sanctuary Personnel Ltd; Walsall; Hybrid; GBP 47,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Locum flexibility

Hybrid working

Competitive pay

Career development

Job summary

Sanctuary Personnel is recruiting a Social Work Team Manager for our Safeguarding Team in Walsall, UK. The role is a locum, full-time position based in-office three days a week with two days remote, offering a competitive hourly rate and 3-month duration.

You will lead a team of social workers and senior practitioners, oversee assessments, care planning, and court processes, and ensure statutory timescales are met.

Responsibilities

• Lead, supervise and support a dynamic team of Social Workers, Senior Practitioners, ASYEs and Trainee Social Workers to deliver top-tier safeguarding services.
• Take charge of overseeing assessments, care planning, reviews, and interventions, ensuring all statutory timescales are adhered to with precision.
• Manage Family Help and Child Protection plans, including pre-proceedings and court proceedings for enhanced child and family safeguarding.
• Provide safeguarding oversight while making complex decisions to improve outcomes for children and families.
• Monitor team performance through regular supervision, audits, quality assurance, and performance management, maintaining high standards and consistent outcomes.
• Engage collaboratively with partner agencies to implement effective multi-agency support and strategic planning.
• Maximise resource management and ensure efficient use of delegated budgets to guarantee value for money.
• Assist in recruitment, induction, as well as training and development of the team, fostering growth and stability within the department.

Job description

Job Title: Social Work Team Manager – Safeguarding Team
Specialism: Social Work
Location: Walsall, UK
Salary: £41.42 per hour
Type: Full-time locum, 3 months

Exciting opportunity alert! We are seeking a Social Work Team Manager for our Safeguarding Team in Walsall, UK. This locum role offers an impressive hourly rate of £41.42ph for a 3-months period, providing you with the perfect blend of professional growth and flexibility. As a full-time position, you will be required to be present in the office three days per week, with the option to work from home for the remaining two days, promoting a healthy work-life balance.

Perks and benefits

• Locum flexibility: Being a locum offers unmatched flexibility, enabling you to choose assignments that fit your lifestyle and career goals.


• Competitive pay: Enjoy competitive pay while gaining valuable experience across different challenges and opportunities.


• Hybrid working: Split your time between the office and home, offering the chance to work from the comfort of your own environment while reducing commuting stress and cost.


• Career development: Build your skill set in a supportive team while gaining exposure to different challenges and opportunities that contribute to your career advancement.

What you will do

• Lead, supervise and support a dynamic team of Social Workers, Senior Practitioners, ASYEs and Trainee Social Workers to deliver top-tier safeguarding services.


• Take charge of overseeing assessments, care planning, reviews, and interventions, ensuring all statutory timescales are adhered to with precision.


• Manage Family Help and Child Protection plans, including pre-proceedings and court proceedings for enhanced child and family safeguarding.


• Provide safeguarding oversight while making complex decisions to improve outcomes for children and families.


• Monitor team performance through regular supervision, audits, quality assurance, and performance management, maintaining high standards and consistent outcomes.


• Engage collaboratively with partner agencies to implement effective multi-agency support and strategic planning.


• Maximise resource management and ensure efficient use of delegated budgets to guarantee value for money.


• Assist in recruitment, induction, as well as training and development of the team, fostering growth and stability within the department.

Living and working in Walsall offers the unique blend of a thriving local community and a rich history, combined with modern amenities and easy access to nature. With excellent transport links, Walsall is a fantastic place to enhance your career while enjoying a balanced and fulfilling lifestyle. Join us in making a difference where it truly counts!