JOB-20240819-db742659 Job Title: Social Work Team Manager Childrens Locality Team Location: Sutton Contract: Full-Time, Permanent We are seeking an experienced Social Work Team Manager to lead our talented and supportive Locality Team within the Childrens Locality division. This is an exciting opportunity to inspire, guide, and manage a dedicated team while making a meaningful impact on the lives of children, young people, and families in the community. Perks and Benefits Full-Time Permanent Role: Enjoy stability and long-term career growth. Professional Development: Access ongoing learning and training opportunities to enhance your skills. Work-Life Balance: Flexible working arrangements support your personal commitments. Employee Wellbeing: Benefit from a comprehensive wellbeing programme. Inclusive Environment: Join a team and community that value diversity, equality, and inclusion. Key Responsibilities Provide inspirational leadership and operational management to a social work team delivering statutory services. Supervise and support social workers and practitioners, ensuring caseloads are effectively allocated and performance monitored. Oversee safeguarding processes, ensuring statutory assessments, child protection plans, and child-in-need plans meet high-quality standards and are completed on time. Maintain strong multi-agency relationships, fostering integrated support for children and families. Model best practices in social work and actively contribute to service evaluations, audits, and improvement initiatives. Champion a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and reflective practice within the team. Who We Are Looking For Qualified Social Worker with a degree (or equivalent) and current Social Work England registration. Proven experience in statutory childrens social work, particularly within safeguarding or locality services. Exceptional leadership skills with the ability to manage complex, high-risk cases and support staff effectively. Strong communicator with excellent decision-making skills and the resilience to guide a high-pressure team. Why Work Here? The area blends urban convenience with leafy suburbia, offering excellent schools, parks, and leisure facilities. Enjoy a welcoming community where professional opportunity meets an excellent quality of life. Its a place where you can thrive both at work and at home. Working with Sanctuary Personnel Sanctuary Personnel is a trusted and award-winning agency with an Excellent rating on Trustpilot from over 1,000 reviews. We are dedicated to connecting skilled professionals with roles that match their experience and aspirations, ensuring competitive rates and career growth opportunities.