Team Manager - Kinship Team

Sanctuary Personnel Ltd; Ealing; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A trusted social work agency is seeking an experienced Team Manager to lead their Kinship Team in Ealing. This role offers flexible working hours and competitive pay of £45.20 per hour. Responsibilities include team management, budget adherence, and ensuring high-quality outcomes for children and families. Ideal candidates should have relevant qualifications and experience in social work leadership. This position supports professional development and provides a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Professional development opportunities

Competitive hourly pay of £45.20

Supportive working environment

Qualifications

• Experienced in leading social work teams and managing performance.
• Skilled in recruitment, training, and supervision of staff.
• Ability to manage budgets and comply with council guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Kinship Team to meet the needs of children and families.
• Allocate workloads and supervise team members effectively.
• Ensure compliance with legislation and departmental standards.
• Drive continuous improvement through audits and performance monitoring.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Flexibility

Quality assurance

Education

Relevant qualifications in social work

Job description

Specialism: Social Worker – Children’s
Location: Ealing, London, UK
Salary: £45.20 Hourly
Contract Type: Ongoing | Locum | Part-Time or Full-Time

Job Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Team Manager to lead the Kinship Team in Ealing. This senior leadership role is ideal for a confident and motivated manager who is passionate about delivering high-quality services for children and families within kinship care arrangements.

Based at 14–16 Uxbridge Road, London W5 2HL, this role offers flexible working hours with part-time or full-time options and adaptable start and finish times, making it perfect for those seeking both leadership responsibility and work-life balance.

Perks and Benefits

Part-Time / Full-Time: Flexible working patterns to suit your lifestyle and personal commitments.

Flexible Start & Finish Times: Options such as 9am–5pm or 8am–4pm to fit around your routine.

Hourly Pay: Competitive rate of £45.20 per hour, giving you excellent earning potential.

Professional Development: Ongoing training and support to keep your leadership and management skills sharp.

Locum Flexibility: Gain exposure to different environments while maintaining control over your career journey.

Supportive Working Environment: Join a collaborative and forward-thinking service focused on high-quality outcomes for children and families.

What You Will Do

Lead, manage, and develop the Kinship Team, including recruitment, training, supervision, and performance management.

Allocate workloads effectively, ensuring all casework meets the assessed needs of children and their families.

Chair reviews and meetings, providing expert guidance and responding appropriately to complaints and escalations.

Manage and monitor team budgets, ensuring resources are used efficiently and in line with council guidelines.

Build and maintain strong internal and external professional relationships to promote partnership working and a positive team culture.

Provide high-quality supervision and appraisals, ensuring consistently high standards of social work practice.

Assure the quality and compliance of social work interventions with legislation, statutory guidance, and departmental standards.

Lead on quality assurance activity, audits, and performance monitoring to drive continuous improvement.

Implement service improvements based on performance data, audits, and learning from practice.

Contribute to the development of service policies, procedures, and strategic planning.

Why Ealing?

Ealing offers the perfect blend of leafy green spaces, vibrant town centres, and excellent transport links into Central London. With a strong community feel, rich cultural scene, and a reputation as one of London’s most liveable boroughs, it’s a fantastic place to both build your career and enjoy life outside of work.

Working with Sanctuary Personnel

Sanctuary Personnel is a trusted and award-winning agency for social work and healthcare roles. With an ‘Excellent’ Trustpilot rating from over 1,000 reviews and many prestigious industry awards, we are dedicated to securing the best possible rates and roles that match your skills and experience.