Social Work Team Manager - Unaccompanied Asylum-seeking Children in Birmingham, West Midlands

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Job Title: Social Work Team Manager
Team: Unaccompanied Asylum-Seeking Children
Location: Birmingham, West Midlands
Pay Rate: £41.42 per hour
Contract Type: Locum
Duration: Ongoing
Hours: Full-Time

Make a meaningful impact in the lives of vulnerable young people as a Social Work Team Manager supporting Unaccompanied Asylum-Seeking Children (UASC) in Birmingham. This ongoing locum opportunity offers a competitive £41.42 hourly rate and the chance to lead a dedicated team delivering compassionate, high-quality care to children who have experienced trauma and displacement.

Perks and Benefits:

• Flexible working to support a healthy work-life balance

• Opportunity to develop leadership skills while supporting a specialist team

• Access to diverse casework and inter-agency collaboration

• Join a supportive, mission-driven team focused on safeguarding and inclusion

• Experience life in Birmingham, a vibrant city rich in culture, history, and community spirit

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and provide leadership to a team working with unaccompanied asylum-seeking children, ensuring high-quality and timely interventions

• Provide professional supervision, guidance, and support to ensure effective case management

• Coordinate multi-agency efforts to deliver integrated care plans that meet children’s emotional, educational, and safeguarding needs

• Monitor performance, lead team meetings, and promote continuous professional development

• Ensure statutory compliance in line with legal frameworks surrounding children’s services, asylum, and immigration

Why Birmingham?

Birmingham is a multicultural hub bursting with opportunities. Whether you're exploring the city’s diverse culinary scene, attending world-class cultural festivals, or enjoying canalside strolls, Birmingham offers a welcoming atmosphere for professionals and families alike. With excellent transport links and a thriving social work community, it's the ideal place to grow both personally and professionally.

Working with Sanctuary Personnel:

Sanctuary Personnel is a trusted and award-winning agency rated ‘Excellent’ on Trustpilot. We pride ourselves on connecting talented professionals with roles that match their skills and aspirations, all while offering competitive pay rates, dedicated support, and access to top-tier assignments across the UK.

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