Social Work Team Manager - Children's Service - Lambeth - Sanctuary Personal

Social Work Team Manager within Children's Service in Lambeth UK earning £44.50 hourly. This is a full-time locum position with ongoing engagement opportunities. If you are ready for a new challenge, this exciting opportunity in Lambeth awaits you.

Working as a locum offers you the flexibility to choose assignments that fit around your life, with the opportunity to experience diverse teams and broaden your skills. Enjoy the liberty of controlling your own schedule while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. Additionally, there is potential for extensions beyond the initial period, offering you security and stability. In this role, Lambeth provides an invaluable chance to lead and mentor others, ensuring you leave a positive impact while enhancing your leadership skills. Being stationed in Lambeth offers vibrant city life and excellent transport links, making your commute a breeze!

• Manage the day-to-day operational business of the social work team, focusing on safeguarding and promoting children's welfare within statutory guidelines.
• Ensure services are delivered in accordance with Government policy and departmental procedures, maintaining high quality and customer-focused service.
• Provide leadership to frontline staff, implementing new policies, procedures and improvements as needed.
• Advise senior managers on strategy, policy, and future service directions, providing feedback and effective action plans.
• Oversee team performance targets and ensure budget management to optimise resources.
• Foster effective relationships across Children's Services, Council Departments, and external agencies.
• Prioritise and distribute workload among team members, ensuring child safety is paramount.
• Conduct regular supervision meetings for staff, monitor quality and performance, and uphold council management responsibilities.
• Maintain effective communication within the service through regular team meetings and updates.
• Represent the service at external agency meetings, ensuring care plans meet the safety and needs of children.
• Chair case meetings and ensure all plans are in the best interest of the child.

• Degree or equivalent in social work.
• Current registration with Social Work England.
• Recent managerial experience in roles such as Team Manager, Deputy Team Manager or Assistant Team Manager.
• Significant frontline experience in Children's Services, demonstrating leadership and management capabilities.

Lambeth is a fantastic place to live and work, bursting with culture, history, and community spirit. With excellent amenities and a welcoming atmosphere, you'll find yourself part of a vibrant community dedicated to making a difference. Join us in creating positive change for the children of Lambeth!