Job Title: Team Manager – Families First Team
Location: Durham
Contract: Locum, Full-Time
Pay Rate: £37.66 per hour
Hybrid working
Sanctuary Personnel is recruiting an experienced Team Manager to join a Families First Team in Durham. This is an excellent locum Team Manager opportunity for an experienced children's social care professional looking to lead a busy frontline team and drive positive outcomes for children and families.
As Team Manager, you will provide operational leadership, supervision and support to a team of social workers, ensuring high-quality practice and effective service delivery. You will oversee complex cases, promote best practice and work collaboratively with partner agencies to safeguard children and strengthen families.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead, manage and support a team within the Families First Service.
- Provide regular supervision, performance management and professional development.
- Oversee complex child and family cases, ensuring timely decision-making.
- Ensure compliance with statutory duties, safeguarding legislation and local procedures.
- Work closely with multi-agency partners to improve outcomes for children and families.
- Promote high-quality, child-centred social work practice across the team.
Applicant Requirements:
- Qualified Social Worker with a recognised Social Work qualification.
- Registered with Social Work England.
- Previous experience as a Team Manager or Assistant Team Manager within Children's Services.
- Strong knowledge of children's safeguarding legislation and statutory guidance.
- Excellent leadership, communication and decision-making skills.
About Sanctuary Personnel
Sanctuary Personnel is a specialist recruitment agency supporting social work, healthcare, and public sector professionals across the UK. We focus on connecting experienced practitioners with high-quality roles that make a meaningful impact in local communities.
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Pay: £37.66 per hour
Experience:
- Team Manager or Assistant Team Manager: 1 year (required)
Licence/Certification:
- recognised Social Work qualification (required)
- registration with social work england (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
