Team Manager Social Work - Looked After Children in Sutton, Surrey

JOB-20240819-db742659

Job Title: Team Manager Social Work – Looked After Children
Specialism: Looked After Children
Location: Sutton, UK
Salary: £37.52 per hour
Type: Full-time / Part-time, Ongoing

Are you ready to embrace a truly exciting career move? We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Team Manager to lead Social Work practice within Looked After Children services in Sutton. This ongoing locum opportunity offers full-time or part-time flexibility alongside a competitive hourly rate of £37.52, allowing you to balance leadership responsibility with lifestyle choice. You will play a pivotal role in shaping high-quality outcomes for children while developing your career in a supportive and forward-thinking environment.

Perks and benefits:

• Full Time / Part Time flexibility: Choose hours that align with your lifestyle and commitments

• Competitive hourly rate: Earn £37.52 per hour, reflecting your expertise and leadership responsibilities

• Career progression: Gain valuable management experience within a well-established children’s service

• Professional networking: Expand your network through multi-agency and strategic partnership working

• Supportive working environment: Be part of a collaborative service that values strong leadership and quality practice

What you will do:

• Lead, supervise, and support a team of social workers and practitioners, driving high standards of practice

• Oversee care planning, reviews, and permanence planning to ensure positive outcomes for children

• Provide professional oversight and decision-making on complex and high-risk cases

• Ensure compliance with statutory duties, timescales, and quality standards

• Champion children’s voices, stability, and wellbeing across all areas of practice

Requirements:

• Degree or equivalent qualification in Social Work

• Registered with Social Work England

• Significant post-qualification experience in Children’s Social Care

• Substantial experience working with Looked After Children

• Proven experience in a supervisory or management role

Sutton offers a fantastic balance of urban convenience and green open spaces, with excellent schools, strong transport links into London, and a welcoming community feel. It is an ideal location for professionals seeking meaningful work alongside an excellent quality of life.

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

Apply now to earn £37.52 per hour as a Team Manager Social Work – Looked After Children in Sutton on a full-time or part-time, ongoing basis.

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