Social Work Team Manager - Family Support Team in Bradford, West Yorkshire

JOB-20240819-db742659

Position: Social Work Team Manager – Family Support Team
Location: Bradford, UK
Contract Type: Ongoing, Full Time
Salary: £40.00 per hour

Role Overview:
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and dedicated Social Work Team Manager to join the Family Support Team in Bradford. This pivotal role offers the chance to lead a committed team in delivering exceptional support services to children and families. As a locum position, it provides flexibility and variety, along with hybrid working arrangements that offer a healthy work-life balance. The successful candidate will play a key role in shaping and improving family support services across the community.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage the Family Support Team to deliver high-quality services in line with local authority standards and policies.

• Oversee case management and provide supervision and guidance to ensure effective and efficient handling of cases.

• Collaborate with stakeholders across the Bradford Children and Families Trust to support joined-up service delivery and continuous improvement.

• Monitor and assess team performance, offering constructive feedback and professional development support.

• Engage with families to assess needs, develop tailored support plans, and promote positive outcomes.

• Champion innovation within the team, implementing best practices and driving service enhancements.

Requirements:

• Qualified Social Worker with current registration (Social Work England).

• Proven experience in managing or supervising a social work team, ideally within family support or children’s services.

• Strong leadership, organisational, and communication skills.

• Ability to work collaboratively and foster a positive, supportive team environment.

• Commitment to delivering high-quality, person-centred services that make a real difference.

Benefits:

• Flexible locum position offering autonomy and variety.

• Hybrid working arrangements combining home and office-based work.

• Supportive team environment with a focus on collaboration and professional growth.

• Ongoing learning and development opportunities.

• Competitive hourly rate reflecting your expertise and contribution.

Why Choose Bradford:
Bradford is a vibrant and culturally diverse city with a rich heritage and a welcoming community. It offers a fantastic quality of life, combining the beauty of the surrounding countryside with the convenience of a lively city centre. With its wide range of amenities, cultural attractions, and friendly atmosphere, Bradford is an excellent place to live and work.

About Sanctuary Personnel:
Sanctuary Personnel is a trusted, award-winning recruitment agency known for excellence in social work staffing. Rated ‘Excellent’ on Trustpilot and recipient of numerous industry awards, we are dedicated to connecting skilled professionals with high-quality roles that match their experience and ambitions.

Voceer presents this job opportunity for Sanctuary Personnel, a 1000 person sized company who are categorized as a Recruitment Agency.

This position is being managed by Sanctuary Personnel, a reputable recruitment agency known for placing candidates in desirable positions.