Social Work Team Manager - Children in Care Team - Wolverhampton - Sanctuary Personal

Specialism:
Children's Social Care

Salary:
£41.42 per hour

Type:
Full Time/Part Time

Are you ready for an exciting opportunity in children's social care? Join us in Wolverhampton as a Social Work Team Manager for the Children in Care Team. With a competitive hourly rate of £41.42, this locum role offers the chance to truly make a difference in children's lives. Enjoy the benefits of flexible working hours and job variety that locum work provides. This is your opportunity to lead and inspire a dedicated team while overseeing the delivery of essential statutory duties in line with the Children Act 1989/2004 and Care Planning Regulations.

Perks and benefits:

• Full Time/Part Time: Enjoy the flexibility that suits your lifestyle. Whether you prefer full time or part time hours, manage a work-life balance that works for you.
• Competitive Pay: With an attractive hourly rate, your skills and experience are well rewarded.
• Professional Growth: Access to regular training and development opportunities to ensure you are always at the top of your game.
• Diverse Experience: Working as a locum offers you the opportunity to gain extensive experience across different settings and challenges, enhancing your expertise.
• Networking Opportunities: Expand your professional network by working with a variety of teams and experts in the field.

What you will do:

• Lead and manage a Children in Care social work team, ensuring effective delivery of statutory duties and aligning with legislative requirements.
• Oversee case allocation, manage workloads, and ensure quality assurance of care planning, with a focus on outcome-driven strategies for all children.
• Provide regular reflective supervision, performance management, and development opportunities to social workers and support staff to facilitate professional growth.
• Ensure timely permanency planning, including fostering, adoption, special guardianship, and transitions to independence, maintaining a strong focus on the child's best interests.
• Monitor compliance with statutory requirements, including looked-after reviews, pathway plans, and safeguarding procedures, to ensure exceptional care and protection for every child.

Person Specification: Qualifications:

• Degree in Social Work (BA/MA or equivalent)
• Evidence of continued professional development

Registration & Compliance:

• Registered with Social Work England
• Sound knowledge of Children Act 1989/2004, Care Planning Regulations, and statutory guidance such as Working Together to Safeguard Children

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