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Job Title: Team Manager (Social Worker) – Children with Disabilities Team
Specialism: Children with Disabilities
Location: Medway, UK
Salary: £47.00 per hour
Job Type: Locum, Ongoing, Full-time

Are you an experienced Team Manager looking to take the next step in your social work career? We have an exciting opportunity to lead the Children with Disabilities Team in Medway, where you will play a vital role in safeguarding and promoting the welfare of disabled children and young people. This ongoing full-time locum position offers an excellent hourly rate of £47.00, giving you the chance to make a meaningful impact while enjoying the flexibility of locum work.

Perks and benefits

• Locum Opportunity: Enjoy the flexibility and variety of locum work, giving you greater control over your schedule while broadening your professional experience.
• Competitive Pay: Receive an excellent hourly rate that reflects your leadership skills and expertise.
• Professional Development: Access ongoing learning and development opportunities to support your continued career progression.
• Work-Life Balance: Benefit from the stability of full-time hours combined with the flexibility that locum work offers.
• Networking Opportunities: Work alongside experienced professionals across Children's Social Care, expanding your knowledge and professional network.

What you will do

• Lead, manage, and motivate a team of social workers, providing effective supervision, support, and performance management.
• Monitor team performance using key performance data to ensure compliance with statutory requirements, policies, and best practice standards.
• Contribute to budget management by authorising expenditure and ensuring resources are used effectively.
• Support safer recruitment processes to maintain appropriate staffing levels across the service.
• Ensure high-quality assessments, statutory visits, reviews, and care planning are completed within required timescales for disabled children and young people.
• Promote partnership working with internal teams, education, health professionals, and external agencies to deliver coordinated, child-centred services.
• Drive continuous service improvement while maintaining a positive, supportive team culture focused on achieving the best outcomes for children and families.

About you

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• A recognised Social Work qualification.
• Current registration with Social Work England.
• Significant post-qualification experience within Children's Social Care, including work with children with disabilities.
• Previous management or supervisory experience within a social work setting.
• Strong knowledge of relevant children's legislation, safeguarding practices, and statutory guidance.
• Excellent leadership, communication, organisational, and decision-making skills.

Why choose Medway?

Medway offers an outstanding combination of historic charm, vibrant communities, and excellent transport links to London and the South East. With beautiful riverside locations, cultural attractions, excellent schools, and a welcoming community, it is an ideal place to develop your career while enjoying a fantastic quality of life.

Working with Sanctuary Personnel

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Apply today and lead a dedicated team making a lasting difference to the lives of disabled children, young people, and their families in Medway.