Team Manager

My Social Work News; Rochdale; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A social care recruitment agency is seeking a Team Manager to lead the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards Team in Trafford. This locum role offers £40 per hour, combining leadership responsibilities and specialist practice. Candidates should be qualified Social Workers with registration and experience in adult safeguarding. Support for locum placements and options for permanent roles are provided.

Benefits

Exclusive opportunities

Continuity of work

Permanent career options

Dedicated consultant support

Qualifications

• Current registration with Social Work England is required.
• Substantial experience in adult safeguarding and DoLS practice.
• Proven leadership skills and ability to supervise staff effectively.

Responsibilities

• Oversee team performance and maintain professional standards.
• Manage DoLS assessments and complex cases.
• Enhance expertise in safeguarding and adult social care leadership.

Skills

Leadership skills

Adult safeguarding knowledge

DoLS practice experience

Education

Qualified Social Worker (degree or diploma)

Job description

Overview

Team Manager – DoLS Team, Trafford | £40 per hour

Sanctuary Personnel, a leading social care recruitment agency, is seeking a Team Manager to lead the Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards (DoLS) Team in Trafford. This locum role is ideal for experienced social care professionals who want to take on a leadership position while ensuring adults’ rights are protected under the Mental Capacity Act. At £40 per hour, this opportunity offers a blend of managerial responsibility and specialist practice in a high-profile safeguarding environment.

Sanctuary provides full support for all locum placements:

• Exclusive opportunities – DoLS Team management roles not advertised elsewhere.
• Continuity of work – Established local authority relationships often result in contract extensions.
• Permanent career options – Guidance available if you prefer a permanent role.
• Dedicated consultant support – Regular contact with consultants who understand DoLS, safeguarding, and adult social care leadership.

Requirements for this role

• Qualified Social Worker (degree, diploma, or equivalent).
• Current registration with Social Work England.
• Substantial experience in adult safeguarding and DoLS practice.
• Proven leadership skills and ability to supervise staff effectively.
• Prepared to complete standard compliance checks (full support provided).

This role allows you to combine leadership with specialist practice, ensuring that the rights and welfare of adults in the community are upheld.

Responsibilities

• Leadership impact – Oversee team performance, provide guidance, and maintain professional standards.
• Specialist practice – Manage DoLS assessments, complex cases, and multi-agency collaboration.
• Professional development – Enhance your expertise in safeguarding and adult social care leadership.
• Sanctuary manages contracts, compliance, and career development so you can focus on leading your team and protecting vulnerable adults.

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If you’re a Social Worker ready for a locum management role in Trafford’s DoLS Team, we’d love to hear from you.

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