Social Work Team Manager - Safeguarding Team

Sanctuary Personnel
Newham, Greater London
JOB-20240819-db742659

Locum Social Work Team Manager - Safeguarding Team (Full-Time) in Newham, UK. Earn £45.20 per hour. Ongoing contract.

Step into an exhilarating role as a Locum Social Work Team Manager within Newham's dynamic Safeguarding Team. Here, you will be pivotal in implementing the Newham Together Vision and the Strategic Improvement Plan for Children's Services. Join us full-time to make a real difference in the lives of children and families while enjoying the flexibility and variety that locum work offers.

Perks and benefits:

Embrace the ultimate work-life balance that comes with locum work, allowing the choice to work when suited to you, freeing up time for personal endeavours. In this role, you'll enjoy the thrill of making a tangible impact on community wellbeing along with exciting access to ongoing training and personal development opportunities. Benefit from exposure to diverse cases, enhancing your knowledge and skills across various social work practices.

What you will do:

- Lead and manage a team of up to 14 practitioners, including Assistant Team Managers, Senior Social Workers, and newly qualified social workers.
- Play an integral role in embedding a restorative and systemic model of social work practice in Newham.
- Collaborate with Service Managers, colleagues, and external stakeholders to achieve service plans and priorities.
- Ensure the delivery of statutory services within the Children's Social Care and Safeguarding Directorate.
- Oversee and manage budgets related to service-specific delivery, such as section 17 Children in Need.
- Engage regularly with children, young people, parents, carers, and their networks to ensure high-quality service delivery.
- Make key decisions regarding service-specific social work interventions impacting children and families.

Requirements of the Team Manager:

- Degree or equivalent in social work and current Social Work England registration.
- Recent managerial experience as a Team Manager, Deputy Team Manager, or Assistant Team Manager.
- Significant frontline experience in Adult/Children's Services.

As a vibrant and well-connected part of East London, Newham is a fantastic place to live and work. It's a melting pot of cultures and opportunities, enriched by exceptional transport links, beautiful parks, and diverse communities. Be part of a borough committed to its vision of togetherness and innovation. Come and join Newham, where every day is a new adventure in transforming lives!

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Posted 2025-12-15

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