Team Manager(Social Work) - Safeguarding & Support Team - Hereford - Sanctuary Personal

Sanctuary Personnel Ltd; Hereford; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading social work agency in Hereford is seeking a Team Manager for the Safeguarding & Support Team. You will oversee social workers, manage complex cases, and implement quality improvements. This full-time locum role offers £41.42 per hour, accommodation allowance, and a supportive team environment. Join us in making a significant impact on the lives of children and families.

Benefits

Accommodation allowance

Travel reimbursement

Flexible work environment

Qualifications

• Experience in social work management and supervision.
• Proven track record in child protection and family support.
• Ability to lead and foster team collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage one of the social work teams.
• Oversee case management for children.
• Implement service and quality improvement methods.
• Foster a culture of restorative practices.

Skills

Leadership

Case management

Child protection

Restorative practice

Job description

Team Manager(Social Work) – Safeguarding & Support Team

Team Manager – Social Work Safeguarding & Support Team – Hereford UK £41.42 Hourly. Join our team for three exciting months in a full-time role that promises to make a real difference. Based in the picturesque South Locality of Ross-on-Wye, this locum role pays £41.42 per hour via Umbrella or Ltd arrangements and offers an accommodation allowance of up to £150 per week, alongside a generous travel reimbursement of 45p per mile for business mileage. We, at Herefordshire Council, are on an inspiring journey to enhance the lives of children and families through dedicated and experienced social work managers who can lead our Safeguarding & Support teams to greater heights.

Perks and benefits:

As part of the locum workforce, you enjoy significant flexibility and exposure to diverse challenges without the long-term commitment, allowing you to grow professionally while maintaining a desirable work-life balance. On top of that, relish in the opportunity to work with a motivated and welcoming team eager to assist newcomers, creating a supportive work environment where learning is prioritised. And, with our structured supervision sessions, you’ll receive invaluable mentoring and guidance from our approachable Service Manager.

What you will do:

• Lead and manage one of our five social work teams, directing social workers and family support workers with the assistance of a Managing Practitioner.
• Oversee case management with a focus on enhancing outcomes for children, ensuring the highest quality of supervision and clear case direction.
• Undertake complex child in need and child protection work, including PLO pre-proceedings, care proceedings, and adoption processes.
• Act as a formidable agent of change, implementing service and quality improvement methods to meet challenging performance expectations.
• Foster a culture of restorative practice and relationship-based collaboration within your team and across the service.

Nestled amidst enchanting countryside, Hereford offers not only a stunning backdrop for professionals committed to nurturing families but also a vibrant, welcoming community that will make your work-life balance delightful. Discover the joys of working in a locale with rich history and culture while participating in our committed journey towards better futures for the children and families of Herefordshire.

Working with Sanctuary Personnel:
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