Team Manager

My Social Work News; Swindon; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading social work agency is seeking a Social Work Team Manager in Swindon to provide leadership to a team dedicated to safeguarding children and families. This role offers a competitive pay rate of £47.50 per hour and the flexibility of locum work. Responsibilities include ensuring exceptional service delivery, building key relationships, and implementing the Family Safeguarding Model. Applicants must possess a degree in social work and relevant management experience. Enhance your career while making a significant impact in the community.

Benefits

Competitive hourly rate

Flexibility in scheduling

Professional development opportunities

Collaborative work environment

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in social work required.
• Current Social Work England registration is essential.
• Experience in managerial roles within Children’s Services.
• Proven track record as a Team Manager or similar.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support a team of social workers and practitioners.
• Build strong relationships delivering services within budget.
• Champion the needs of children and families with quality supervision.
• Implement Family Safeguarding Model for holistic assessments.

Skills

Leadership and supervision

Relationship building

Policy compliance

Holistic assessments

Education

Degree or equivalent in social work

Current Social Work England registration

Job description

Join our dynamic team in Swindon as a Social Work Team Manager within the Safeguarding Team, earning £47.50 per hour on an ongoing contract. You will have the chance to lead and support an outstanding team dedicated to safeguarding children and young people, allowing them to reach their full potential. Enjoy the freedom and flexibility of locum work while enhancing your career and making a significant impact.

Perks and benefits

• Competitive hourly rate of £47.50, offering excellent financial rewards for your expertise.
• Flexibility of locum work, giving you greater control over your work‑life balance and the ability to manage your schedule.
• Opportunity to work with a diverse team of professionals, expanding your network and learning from different disciplines such as domestic abuse practitioners and mental health workers.
• Professional development opportunities to further your career, including training sessions and workshops to enhance your skills.
• Working in a supportive and collaborative environment where every team member’s contribution is valued and recognised.

What you will do

• Provide leadership and supervision to a team of social workers, domestic abuse practitioners, recovery workers, and mental health workers to ensure exceptional support for children and families.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with team members and key partners, delivering services within budget and aligned with policies and procedures.
• Champion the needs of children and their families, providing quality supervision to build trust and confidence with every interaction.
• Implement the Family Safeguarding Model, collaborating with the team to provide holistic assessments and services that meet the needs of the entire family.
• Ensure timely, effective, and policy‑compliant service delivery, continuously improving practices and adapting to the evolving needs of the community.

Requirements of the Team Manager

• Degree or equivalent in social work.
• Current Social Work England registration.
• Recent managerial experience and significant frontline experience in Children’s Services.
• Proven track record working as a Team Manager, Deputy Team Manager, or Assistant Team Manager.

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