Social Worker Team Manager - Children In Care Team in Kent, Kent

Job Title: Social Worker Team Manager – Children in Care Team – Full Time
Specialism: Children in Care
Location: Medway, UK
Pay Rate: £47.00 per hour
Job Type: Locum
Contract: Ongoing

Are you ready for an exciting opportunity to lead a dedicated service in the Children in Care sector? We are seeking an experienced Social Worker Team Manager to support and guide a passionate team based in Medway. This full-time locum role offers a strong hourly rate of £47.00 alongside the flexibility and variety that locum work brings. This is an excellent chance to step into a leadership role where your impact will directly influence outcomes for children and young people in care.

Perks and benefits:
Locum Flexibility: Enjoy the freedom that locum work provides, giving you greater control over your schedule and exposure to varied and complex casework.
Competitive Pay: Benefit from a highly competitive hourly rate that reflects your management expertise and leadership responsibility.
Professional Growth: Access ongoing development opportunities and training to further strengthen your management and practice leadership skills.
Work-Life Balance: Locum working supports a healthier balance between your professional and personal commitments.

What you will do:

• Lead and manage the Children in Care Team, providing strong operational and practice leadership

• Deliver effective supervision, guidance, and support to social work staff to maintain high-quality service delivery

• Drive performance and practice standards to improve outcomes for children and young people in care

• Develop and implement improvement plans and service strategies aligned with statutory responsibilities

• Build and maintain effective partnerships with internal departments and external agencies

• Monitor team performance data and quality assurance activity, adjusting approaches where needed

Medway offers a vibrant and supportive community with a strong mix of modern amenities, cultural heritage, and attractive green spaces. It’s a great place to build your career while enjoying a high quality of life, with excellent links to London and the South East.

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