Hybrid: Social Care Team Lead - Children & Cancer

Young Lives vs Cancer; Sheffield; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - GBP 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A dedicated children's charity in Sheffield is seeking a Team Manager to oversee the social work team supporting young people diagnosed with cancer. This hybrid role requires a qualified social worker with extensive experience in child welfare and team management. Responsibilities include managing staff effectively and ensuring quality services are provided to families. The role is rewarding but comes with complexities, requiring resilience and resourcefulness. Join a passionate team committed to making a positive impact.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

Enhanced pension scheme

Employee savings scheme

Qualifications

• Hold an appropriate social work qualification.
• Extensive experience with children and young people in complex case work.
• Experience in managing safeguarding for children and vulnerable adults.
• Experience supervising students and/or staff.
• Deliver support via individuals, groups, and digital methods.
• Manage expectations of key stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Sheffield Team delivering services to children and young people.
• Support operational management and development of social work services.
• Ensure effective services through professional supervision of staff.
• Work across split sites with the team.

Skills

Resourcefulness

Resilience

Complex case work

Interagency working

Stakeholder management

Education

Social Work qualification

Job description

A dedicated children's charity in Sheffield is seeking a Team Manager to oversee the social work team supporting young people diagnosed with cancer. This hybrid role requires a qualified social worker with extensive experience in child welfare and team management. Responsibilities include managing staff effectively and ensuring quality services are provided to families. The role is rewarding but comes with complexities, requiring resilience and resourcefulness. Join a passionate team committed to making a positive impact.