Social Work Team Manager - Kinship Care Team - Gateshead - Sanctuary Personal
Posted 9 hours 28 minutes ago by Sanctuary Personnel Ltd
Job Title: Social Work Team Manager - Kinship Care Team
Specialism: Kinship Care
Location: Gateshead, UK
Salary: £36.61 per hour
Type: Locum, Full-time (3 months)
Are you looking to make a real difference in the lives of children and families while enjoying the flexibility of locum work? This is a brilliant opportunity for a Social Work Team Manager to join the Kinship Care Team in Gateshead. Working in a vibrant community, you'll play a vital role in championing the stability and welfare of families. This full-time role offers an exciting way to engage in meaningful work with the comfort of knowing that your professional expertise is truly valued.
Benefits- Flexible locum work: Embrace the flexibility of locum work, giving you greater control over your schedule and the opportunity to experience different working environments.
- Hybrid working: Achieve an excellent work-life balance with a combination of home working and time in a supportive office environment.
- Supportive team: Gain valuable experience within an innovative and ambitious team committed to delivering outstanding social care.
- Professional development: Benefit from a culture that values your wellbeing and career progression through continuous training and development opportunities.
- Assist in leading and managing the Kinship Care Team, ensuring exceptional care and timely assessments.
- Oversee operations to ensure best practice through effective quality assurance measures.
- Deliver reflective supervision to empower practitioners with a balance of support and challenge.
- Drive continuous improvement and encourage innovation to enhance outcomes for children and carers.
- Collaborate with the wider management team to align with service goals and maintain strong inter agency relationships.
- Develop strategic plans for long-term kinship care, ensuring financial efficiency and child focused care plans.
- Chair and contribute to planning and strategy meetings, acting as Agency Advisor to panels such as the Kinship Care Fostering/Permanence Panel.
- Prepare and present reports for a variety of settings, including legal contexts.
- Manage team safeguarding issues and deputise for the Practice Lead when required.
Gateshead is not just a fantastic place to work-it's a wonderful place to live. With its strong community spirit, cultural vibrancy, and beautiful countryside, it offers a balanced and enriching lifestyle. Join us in Gateshead and contribute to making a difference where your efforts truly matter.