Team Social Work Manager - Pre Birth Team in Durham, County Durham

Durham

contract, full-time

£37.66 per hour

UK working eligibility only.

Working in Durham, County Durham

Durham, in County Durham, is a historic cathedral city with a strong economy based on education, public services, and tourism. The University of Durham is one of the UK’s top institutions, contributing to local research, innovation, and employment. The city also benefits from strong public sector and healthcare employment, alongside a growing business services and retail economy. Excellent transport links via the A1(M) and East Coast Main Line connect Durham to Newcastle, York, and London. Job seekers can find opportunities in teaching, administration, customer service, and hospitality, as well as skilled roles in construction and maintenance. Tourism plays an important role, with the city’s heritage and events supporting year-round employment. Durham combines historic character, a thriving university community, and solid career prospects, making it one of the most desirable and sustainable places to live and work in the North East of England.

About Social Care

Social care provides essential support to vulnerable people across the UK, including the elderly, those with disabilities, and families in need. Roles range from care assistants and social workers to support workers and managers. Employers include local councils, charities, and private care providers. The sector offers meaningful, people-focused work with growing demand due to an ageing population. Training, apprenticeships, and professional development opportunities are widely available, making social care a stable and rewarding career path.

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Job Title: Team Social Work Manager - Pre Birth Team
Specialism: Pre Birth
Location: Durham, UK
Salary: £37.66 Hourly
Type: Ongoing, Full Time/Part Time

This unique opportunity allows you to step into an adventurous role where you can shape the future of vulnerable families, using your skills to manage and inspire a dynamic Pre-Birth Social Work Team.

Following a service redesign initiated in 2022, Durham’s Pre-Birth team is dedicated to working with at-risk families, offering intensive interventions to keep children within their birth families. The team collaborates with care leavers, young parents, and parents with previous care proceedings experience, breaking the cycle of social work involvement. Assessment pathways have been meticulously redesigned, ready for a county-wide launch, to provide bespoke parent assessments before the birth of a child.

As the Team Manager, you will guide a team of nurturing pre-birth social workers, supporting them to facilitate sustainable change, ensuring the safe care of children from birth. With capped caseloads, your team will have the needed space and time to engage in meaningful work with families. You will receive robust support from Team Managers, Social Work Consultants, and the senior management team across East Durham. Our strong training and development programme includes an in-house leadership course, providing ample opportunity for personal and professional growth.

Perks and benefits:

Full Time/Part Time: Enjoy the flexibility to balance your professional and personal life.
Strong training and development: Enhance your career with comprehensive support and growth opportunities.
Supportive network: Work alongside a dedicated team of professionals committed to excellence and innovation.
Leadership opportunities: Take part in an in-house leadership programme designed to elevate your skills.
Capped caseloads: Deliver meaningful work with families, ensuring quality over quantity.

What you will do:

Lead and manage a team of pre-birth social workers, embedding Signs of Safety as a practice model.
Oversee day-to-day management, maintaining high-quality services for children and families.
Cultivate an environment where social work thrives, centred on relationships and collaborative practice.
Develop and maintain positive relationships with your team, children, families, and other professionals.
Be visible and accessible, leading by example with integrity, creativity, and resilience.
Foster community resilience through locally delivered services, making sense to families.
Deliver evidence-based interventions, focusing on safe escalation and de-escalation.

Consider a life and career in Durham, where the beauty of the historic city meets vibrant community spirit. Experience a rich tapestry of culture, remarkable architecture, and stunning landscapes. This diverse locale offers an enriched work-life balance in an environment that nurtures success and personal fulfilment. Come make a profound impact in Durham, where your work will truly flourish.

Working with Sanctuary Personnel:
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Apply now to join the Pre Birth Team in Durham and take the next step in your career with Sanctuary Personnel.

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