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JOB-20240819-db742659Job Title: Social Worker Team Manager – Safeguarding Team Location: Uttoxeter,... JOB-20240819-db742659Job Title: Social Worker Team Manager – Safeguarding Team Location: Uttoxeter, UK Specialism: Safeguarding Pay Rate: £41.42 per hour Contract: Ongoing, Full-Time, LocumReady to take the next step in your leadership career? This is an exciting opportunity for a Social Worker Team Manager within the Safeguarding Team in Uttoxeter. In this pivotal locum role, you will lead from the front, guiding a dedicated team and ensuring vulnerable individuals receive the highest standard of protection and support. This is a chance to make real impact while enjoying the flexibility and rewards of locum work.Perks and Benefits: Locum Flexibility: Enjoy the freedom and variety locum work offers, choosing assignments that suit your lifestyle while gaining experience across different environments. Competitive Pay: Earn £41.42 per hour, reflecting the seniority and responsibility of your role. Professional Development: Access ongoing training and development opportunities to keep your leadership and safeguarding skills sharp. Networking Opportunities: Build strong professional connections that can open doors to future senior roles. What You Will Do: Lead and manage a safeguarding team, ensuring robust risk assessments and safeguarding plans are effectively delivered. Oversee case management and practice standards to ensure compliance with policies and procedures. Provide supervision, guidance, and support to staff, promoting a proactive and high-performing team culture. Work closely with partner agencies and stakeholders to ensure coordinated safeguarding responses. Monitor team performance and implement service improvements to maintain high-quality outcomes. Why Uttoxeter: Uttoxeter offers a welcoming community, rich local history, and access to beautiful Staffordshire countryside. With a strong sense of community and excellent local amenities, it provides a great balance between professional opportunity and quality of life — ideal for those who value both career progression and lifestyle.Why Sanctuary Personnel: Sanctuary Personnel is a trusted, award-winning agency with an Excellent Trustpilot rating from over 1,000 reviews. We are committed to securing the best rates and matching you with roles that align with your skills, experience, and career goals. Our dedicated consultants provide ongoing support throughout your placement journey.

JOB-20240819-db742659Social Worker – Adult Safeguarding Enquiry Team Specialism: Adult Social Care –... JOB-20240819-db742659Social Worker – Adult Safeguarding Enquiry Team Specialism: Adult Social Care – Safeguarding Location: Staffordshire, UK Salary: £28.40 per hour Contract Type: Locum | Ongoing Working Pattern: Part Time / Full TimeJob Overview An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Social Worker to join the Adult Safeguarding Enquiry Team in Staffordshire. This is an ongoing locum role offering a competitive hourly rate of £28.40 with flexible part-time or full-time working options.In this vital role, you will undertake statutory safeguarding work, leading Section 42 enquiries under the Care Act 2014, and ensuring adults at risk are protected, empowered, and supported in line with Making Safeguarding Personal principles.Perks and Benefits Part Time / Full Time: Flexible working options to suit your lifestyle. Competitive Hourly Rate: Earn £28.40 per hour for your expertise and impact. Work-Life Balance: Enjoy the freedom and flexibility of locum work. Professional Development: Access ongoing training and learning opportunities. Varied and Meaningful Work: Every day brings new challenges and opportunities to make a real difference. Supportive Team Environment: Work within a knowledgeable and collaborative safeguarding service. What You Will Do Undertake statutory safeguarding enquiries under the Care Act 2014 from referral through to outcome. Carry out proportionate, risk-based enquiries and develop robust protection plans. Apply the Making Safeguarding Personal approach, keeping adults’ wishes, views, and outcomes central. Complete safeguarding risk assessments, mental capacity assessments, and where required, best interest decisions. Coordinate multi-agency safeguarding responses with health, police, housing, care providers, and advocacy services. Develop, implement, and review safeguarding plans that reduce risk while promoting independence. Produce high-quality, defensible records, reports, and chronologies. Participate in strategy meetings, safeguarding meetings, and case conferences. Contribute to learning reviews, audits, and service improvement activities. Maintain accurate and timely case recording in line with Staffordshire procedures. Engage fully in supervision, training, and continuous professional development. What We’re Looking For Essential Degree in Social Work (or equivalent) and registered with Social Work England. Experience working in Adult Social Care within a statutory setting. Strong knowledge of the Care Act 2014, Section 42 safeguarding, and the Mental Capacity Act 2005. Proven ability to manage complex safeguarding cases, assess risk, and make defensible decisions. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Commitment to strengths-based, anti-discriminatory practice. Desirable Experience working in a specialist safeguarding or enquiry team. Experience chairing or contributing to safeguarding meetings. Knowledge of Staffordshire safeguarding procedures. Court of Protection experience. Why Staffordshire? Staffordshire offers a superb quality of life with its beautiful countryside, historic towns, and vibrant communities. Whether you enjoy scenic walks, heritage sites, or lively local culture, it’s a fantastic place to both live and work while making a meaningful impact in people’s lives.Working with Sanctuary Personnel Sanctuary Personnel is a trusted and award-winning recruitment agency. With an ‘Excellent’ rating on Trustpilot from over 1,000 reviews and multiple prestigious industry awards, we are committed to securing you the best possible rates and roles that match your skills and experience.