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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!

Social Work Team Manager – Fostering

Uxbridge
£46k - 50k per year

JOB-20241107-791d94d2 Sanctuary Personnel, an innovative and committed recruitment agency has a new permanent position available for an experienced Social Work Team Manager within the Fostering Team to work full time with Regional Fostering Services based in London. The salary for this permanent Social Work Team Manager job is up to £50,000 per annum. Main Duties: […]

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Interim Head of Service – Learning Disabilities/Mental Health

Oldham
£500 per day

Job Title: Interim Head of Service within Learning Disabilities/Mental Health Location: Oldham, UK Salary: £500 per day, Ongoing, Full-time An exciting opportunity has risen for an Interim Head of Service within the Learning Disabilities and Mental Health sector based in Oldham. This role offers £500 per day and is perfect for those seeking a Full-time […]

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Interim Head of Temporary Accommodation & Support

Croydon
£600 per day

Interim Head of Temporary Accommodation & Support locum position in Croydon, UK, earning £600 daily. This full-time role offers an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact on housing services within the local community. Join the passionate team that supports the Director of Homelessness Prevention & Accommodation by taking a strategic lead in temporary accommodation […]

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Team Manager (Social Care)

London
£43 per hour

JOB-20240819-db742659 Team Manager (Social Care) – London, £43 Hourly, Ongoing This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Team Manager to join a dynamic social care team in London. With an hourly rate of £43, this role offers both full-time and part-time options, providing flexibility for your lifestyle. As a Team Manager within Social Care, […]

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Practice Lead Social Worker – Hospital Team

Hull
£43,693 - 46,731 per year

Sanctuary Personnel, an innovative and committed recruitment agency has a new permanent position available for a Practice Lead Manager within the Hospital Team to work full time for Cambridgeshire. The salary for this Practice Lead Manager job is up to £46,731 per annum. Main duties: Maintain awareness of changes in national and local contexts and […]

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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."

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