Children Services Team Manager

JOB-20240819-db742659

Job Title: Services Team Manager - Children Specialism: Social Work Job Location:Lambeth Town Hall, Brixton Hill, UK Salary: £44.50 Hourly Job Duration: Ongoing Join our dynamic team as a Services Team Manager within Children’s Services in Brixton Hill, where we offer an exciting and adventurous opportunity to make a meaningful impact. This full-time role offers an attractive hourly rate of £44.50. You will play a key role in supporting the improvement journey within Lambeth. We are seeking social workers with a minimum of 3 years' post-qualification experience who are enthusiastic about bringing positive change and stability to the lives of children and families in this vibrant community. You'll need to be agile and ready to hit the ground running in response to challenges and demands with both pace and compassion.Perks and benefits:

• Lambeth Social Work Academy offers free training for agency and permanent staff, ensuring you have access to continual professional development and the latest insights into your field. Enjoy opportunities for career growth across diverse services. Benefit from resources like Contextual Safeguarding Teams, Court Teams, Early Help Services, and an array of community-based organizations we partner with.
• Immerse yourself in our vibrant work community, featuring exciting groups like a choir, yoga sessions, and support schemes for bike safety, grief, and bereavement. We promote a hybrid working model along with excellent transport links, making commuting a breeze. Our stable senior management team is committed to providing you with regular and supportive supervision.
• Be part of an organization that values contributions and fosters growth both professionally and personally, while maintaining a manageable caseload averaging 16 cases.

What you will do:

• Manage the day-to-day operational business of the team, overseeing a dedicated group of social workers responsible for safeguarding and promoting children's best interests in line with statutory frameworks.
• Ensure services align with Government policies, legislation, council policies, and departmental procedures, always aiming for the highest quality and customer-focus.
• Provide leadership to frontline staff, implementing policy changes and ensuring smooth service delivery.
• Advise senior management on strategy, policy, and future directions, ensuring effective feedback for continual improvement.
• Lead efforts to meet performance targets, establishing and communicating plans to staff and management as needed.
• Oversee budgets and expenditures, ensuring resource optimization, adherence to financial regulations, and value for money.

Brixton Hill is an enchanting area to live and work, known for its vibrant arts scene, eclectic mix of shops, and a culturally diverse community. With its enviable transport links and a strong sense of community, Brixton Hill truly offers the best of both city living and close-knit community charm. Join us on this exciting journey to transform the future of children's services in Brixton Hill and bring your passion for social work to a place that thrives on change, progress, and collaboration.Working with Sanctuary Personnel:Sanctuary Personnel is a trusted and award-winning agency for roles. With an ‘Excellent’ rating on Trustpilot from over 1,000 reviews and many prestigious industry awards, we are dedicated to finding you the best possible rates in roles that match your skills and experience.