Social Worker Team Manager

Sanctuary Personnel Ltd; Hull and East Yorkshire; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Social Worker Team Manager to oversee the Looked After Children Team in Hull. Offering a competitive hourly rate of £40.00, this ongoing locum position provides options for full-time or part-time work, making it ideal for a children's safeguarding professional with management experience. The role involves providing leadership, ensuring quality service delivery, and collaborating with various stakeholders, all within a supportive work environment that values professional development.

Qualifications

• Experience managing social workers in a children's safeguarding context.
• Strong understanding of statutory responsibilities.
• Ability to ensure high-quality practice.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of social workers within the Looked After Children service.
• Ensure high standards of social work practice.
• Supervise and support social workers to promote growth.

Skills

Leadership

Child safeguarding

Mentoring

Quality assurance

Collaboration

Job description

Job Title: Social Worker Team Manager – Looked After Children Team
Specialism: Looked After Children / Children’s Safeguarding
Location: Hull, UK
Salary: £40.00 per hour
Salary Type: Hourly
Contract: Locum – Ongoing
Hours: Full Time / Part Time Available

An exciting locum opportunity is available for an experienced Social Worker Team Manager to lead the Looked After Children Team in Hull. Offering a competitive £40.00 hourly rate, this ongoing role provides flexibility with full-time or part-time options, allowing you to balance leadership responsibility with work‑life needs.

This role is ideal for a seasoned children’s safeguarding professional with strong management experience, ready to guide and support social workers in delivering outstanding outcomes for children in care.

Role overview:

As Team Manager, you will provide leadership, oversight, and professional guidance to the Looked After Children Team, ensuring high‑quality practice, compliance with statutory responsibilities, and positive outcomes for children and young people.

What you will do:

• Team Leadership: Lead and manage a team of social workers within the Looked After Children service.
• Quality Assurance: Ensure consistently high standards of social work practice and decision‑making.
• Supervision & Development: Supervise, mentor, and support social workers to promote professional growth and performance.
• Performance Management: Undertake auditing, performance monitoring, and service improvement initiatives.
• Partnership Working: Collaborate with internal teams, partner agencies, and stakeholders to deliver effective care planning and support.

Why Hull:

Hull is not only a fantastic place to work but also a wonderful place to live. Rich in history and culture, it offers beautiful architecture, vibrant community life, and excellent leisure opportunities—providing a rewarding backdrop to both your professional and personal life.

Working with Sanctuary Personnel:

Sanctuary Personnel is a trusted and award‑winning recruitment agency. With an ‘Excellent’ Trustpilot rating from over 1,000 reviews and multiple prestigious industry awards, we are committed to securing the best locum opportunities and rates tailored to your experience.

Apply today to lead, inspire, and make a lasting impact on the lives of children in care while enjoying flexibility, competitive pay, and professional fulfilment.