Social Work Assistant Team Manager - Duty and Children in Care Team Sanctuary P

Social Work Assistant Team Manager – Duty and Children in Care Team

Job Title: Social Work Assistant Team Manager

Specialism: Duty and Children in Care Team – Children Social Care

Location: Southampton

Type: Full Time or Part Time (Ongoing Position)

Earn a rewarding £42.00 hourly with the option for Full Time or Part Time work. This ongoing position promises a dynamic and fulfilling career path in a vibrant city.

As a locum worker, enjoy a flexible schedule that fits your lifestyle, the chance to gain diverse experience across different teams and the potential for a more balanced work‑life situation. You will also have the opportunity to be exposed to varied cases that enrich your professional journey, and there is always the added benefit of comparative earnings.

What you will do:

• Support the Team Manager in the oversight and management of complex cases within the Duty and Children in Care service.
• Provide reflective supervision and guidance to social workers, including newly qualified staff and agency practitioners.
• Ensure timely decision‑making in relation to referrals, assessments and care planning in line with statutory timescales.
• Monitor performance, quality of practice and compliance with Children Act requirements and local safeguarding procedures.
• Chair strategy discussions, case conferences, and planning meetings where required.

Person Specification:

Qualifications:

• Qualified Social Worker with a recognised Social Work degree or equivalent
• Evidence of continued professional development

Registration & Compliance:

• Registered with Social Work England
• Sound knowledge of Children Act 1989 & 2004, Working Together to Safeguard Children and relevant statutory guidance
• Understanding of care planning regulations and corporate parenting responsibilities

Southampton is an attractive place to live and work, offering professional growth opportunities.