Role:  Team Manager
Location:  Midlands
Team: Looked After Children (LAC)
Pay: £42 per hour
Contract: Full-Time Locum
In the office: Hybrid

Are you an experienced Social Work Team Manager with expertise in looked after children services? Are you seeking a job which enables flexible working with a competitive salary?

We are recruiting for an exciting role as a Social Work Team Manager for a Looked After Children Service. This role offers the successful candidate the opportunity to work on a hybrid basis, combining home and office working.

You will be responsible for managing a team of social workers, setting objectives and providing guidance and support. You will provide leadership, ensuring that the team delivers high quality, evidence-based practice and outcomes for looked after children and their families.

The ideal candidate will have experience of working in a similar role, with a proven track record of successful team management and excellent communication skills.

The successful candidate will need to have a relevant Social Work Degree, as well as at least two years' experience of working in a Looked After Children Service. It is essential that you are registered with Social Work England and are up to date with the Professional Capabilities Framework.

In return, we offer a competitive salary of £42 per hour, flexible working, and the opportunity to have a positive impact on the lives of looked after children.

We are looking for an individual who is enthusiastic and driven, with the ability to motivate and support a team. You will need to be able to demonstrate excellent communication, organisational and problem-solving skills. You will also need to be able to work independently and collaboratively, and be able to manage a complex and sometimes challenging workload.

If you would like to join our team, please send your CV to ecooper@sheldon-phillips.com or call 01635226350 today.

We look forward to hearing from you.