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Sanctuary Executive is a specialist resourcing partner to local authorities looking for their next senior social care professional. Every day, we place high-calibre Service Managers, Heads of Service, Directors and Assistant Directors, and Deputy Chief Executives into rewarding interim and permanent positions. Browse Sanctuary senior executive jobs today!

Interim SEND Quality Assurance Manager

Tower Hamlets
£369.01 - 369.01 per day

Join us as an Interim SEND Quality Assurance Manager based in the heart of Tower Hamlets! Dive into this full-time role and earn an attractive £369.01 daily. This ongoing opportunity demands your expertise in Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). It’s not just a job—it’s a chance to make a meaningful difference in the lives […]

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Interim Service Manager – Adolescence/Safeguarding

Oxted
To be confirmed

JOB-20240819-db742659 Interim Service Manager for Adolescence/Safeguarding in Oxted, Surrey (UK), with an ongoing contract and an hourly rate to be confirmed. This full-time locum opportunity is perfect for someone looking to step into a dynamic and impactful role. You will join a team dedicated to making a positive difference in adolescents’ lives while safeguarding their […]

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Interim Head of Adult Safeguarding

Oxted
£600 per day

Interim Head of Adult Safeguarding within Transformation Assurance & Integration | Oxted, UK | £600 per day | Ongoing Contract Are you ready to take on a strategic leadership role as the Interim Head of Adult Safeguarding at Surrey County Council? We’re searching for a forward-thinking professional to step into this vital role in Adult […]

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Interim Health Improvement Practitioner

Oxfordshire
£600 - 800 per day

Interim Health Improvement Practitioner in Oxfordshire, earning £600-£800 a day, inside IR35, full-time, starting ASAP with all on-site working. Initial contract until the end of March 2026. Seize this incredible opportunity to make a tangible impact on public health in Oxfordshire. This pivotal role offers the chance to lead transformative initiatives that enhance health and […]

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Step Forward Foster Carer

Bury
£54,860 + allowances

Could This Be the Most Rewarding Role of Your Life? Become a Step Forward Foster Carer with TACT Fostering and Bury Council Are you a residential care worker, social worker, or someone who has supported vulnerable children through their toughest challenges? If so, we invite you to make a life-changing difference for a child in […]

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Duty Service Manager

Nottingham
£400 per day

JOB-20240819-db742659 Job Title: Duty Service ManagerSalary: £400 Daily Join the dynamic team at Nottingham City Council as a Duty Service Manager. This is a thrilling opportunity for someone seeking to leverage their skills and expertise in a vibrant and energetic environment. With a competitive daily pay rate of £400, this full-time role offers an exciting […]

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Interim Residential Lead

Stafford
£450 per day

JOB-20240911-460c6564 Interim Residential Lead within Stafford, UK – Specialising in Children and Families Services. Earn £450 daily on an ongoing contract. This full-time position offers an incredible opportunity for those looking to make a difference in the lives of children in need, on the edge of care, or looked after. Embrace this chance to lead, […]

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About Sanctuary Executive

As one of the largest social care recruiters in the UK, we have close working relationships with most local authorities.

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We pride ourselves on a bespoke consultancy service. One that meets both client and candidate expectations. Our executive-pairing service is remarkably successful, always placing the most able candidate, and not simply the most available.

I want to thank Sanctuary for their professional advice, mentoring and support in securing a suitable role and match as an interim Head of Service this year. My consultant guided me from start to finish, checking in on my progress regularly. Towards the end of my contract, preparations were already being made to find another suitable position. I can't recommend Sanctuary enough.

Isabel

Interim Head of Service

​"I have found Sanctuary very supportive, professional, knowledgeable and he always found the best roles in my sector and kept me in work through the whole Covid time. I cannot thank the team enough! Fantastic consultant and brilliant agency."

K

"​Sanctuary provide a professional service, are extremely helpful and have a wide range of contacts nationally. If you're thinking of moving into the interim market, I recommend you give them a call."

Jamie

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