JOB-20240819-db742659 Social Worker Team Manager - Connected Care Service Team Location: Durham Salary: £37.66 per hour Hours: Full-Time, 37 hours/week Contract: Ongoing Take the lead as a Social Worker Team Manager within the innovative Connected Care Service Team in Durham. This locum opportunity offers a competitive £37.66 per hour and full-time hours, giving you the chance to shape service delivery, champion fostering standards, and drive excellence in social work practice. Perks and Benefits Locum Flexibility: Enjoy the freedom to tailor your schedule, creating a healthy work-life balance while earning a competitive rate. Professional Growth: Gain experience managing a dynamic team and overseeing fostering standards, expanding your leadership skills. Diverse Work Environments: Exposure to various work settings broadens your expertise and strengthens your professional network. Continuous Development: Access resources and professional development opportunities to enhance your social work leadership. Convenient Location: Commuting to Durham is straightforward, allowing you to focus on your role and enjoy life in this historic city. What You Will Do Lead and manage the Connected Care Service Team, ensuring delivery of high-quality social care services. Implement and monitor fostering standards, ensuring compliance and best practices. Build and maintain effective working relationships with stakeholders, including service users, partners, and external agencies. Contribute to policy and procedure development within the Connected Care Service. Support, supervise, and mentor team members, fostering professional growth and development. Manage budgets and resources efficiently to optimize service delivery. Why Durham? Durham is a historic city with breathtaking landscapes, rich culture, and a vibrant community. Enjoy scenic countryside walks, explore iconic architecture, and embrace the unique charm of this thriving city. Durham offers an exceptional work-life balance, making it an ideal location to grow your social work leadership career. Working with Sanctuary Personnel: Sanctuary Personnel is a trusted, award-winning agency rated 'Excellent' on Trustpilot, dedicated to matching skilled professionals with the best locum opportunities and rates.