Team Manager (Social Worker) – MASH Team

Sanctuary Personnel Ltd; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Locum Job

Exposure to Diverse Cases

Network Opportunities

Professional Development

Job summary

Sanctuary Personnel is seeking a Team Manager Social Worker to lead the MASH Team in Gateshead. This locum, full-time role offers development opportunities while delivering robust safeguarding decisions in a multi-agency environment.

You will support Assistant Team Managers and drive effective outcomes, ensuring timely referrals, staff supervision, and high-quality service delivery within the Gateshead area.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the MASH team to ensure timely safeguarding responses.
• Collaborate with multi-agency partners to gather info for decisions.
• Provide guidance and supervise the team to promote best practices.
• Ensure referrals are processed efficiently with high-quality delivery.
• Monitor team performance and quality, implement improvements.

Job description

Job Title: Team Manager Social Worker – MASH Team
Specialism: Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub
Location: Gateshead, UK
Salary: £36.61 Hourly
Type: Full Time
Duration: Ongoing

This ongoing full-time locum role offers a fantastic opportunity to step into a dynamic environment where your skills in social work and team management can make a real impact. Here you will support the multi-agency safeguarding hub in Gateshead to ensure timely and safe decision-making on incoming referrals and contacts. You will be working alongside Assistant Team Managers in SW and Family Help to drive effective outcomes.

Perks and benefits:

• Locum Job: Enjoy the flexibility and enhanced rates that come with locum work, allowing you to maintain a healthy work-life balance while advancing your career.
• Exposure to Diverse Cases: Being part of a MASH team provides a variety of experiences, ensuring no two days are the same and enriching your professional development.
• Network Opportunities: Connect with various agencies and broaden your professional network, which can open doors for future opportunities.
• Professional Development: Working in this ever-evolving environment will sharpen your decision-making and team management skills.

What you will do:

• Lead and manage the MASH team to ensure effective and timely responses to safeguarding concerns.
• Collaborate with multi-agency partners to gather and analyse information to inform decision making.
• Provide guidance and support to the team, facilitating regular supervision sessions to promote best practices.
• Ensure that all incoming referrals are processed efficiently and appropriately, maintaining high standards of service delivery.
• Monitor performance and quality of practice within the team, implementing improvements where necessary.

Why Gateshead is a great place to live and work:

Gateshead, with its picturesque landscapes and close proximity to the vibrant city life of Newcastle, offers a unique blend of tranquility and convenience. It is a community that thrives on culture, from iconic structures like the Angel of the North to a bustling arts scene. Living and working in Gateshead means enjoying a rich tapestry of local events, mouth-watering cuisine, and a friendly atmosphere perfect for both personal and professional growth.