QSW - Team Manager – Pathway (Leaving Care)

Pertemps; Beverley; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable recruitment agency is seeking a Team Manager for the Pathway (Leaving Care) Service in Yorkshire. This role requires a qualified Social Worker with over 4 years of experience and a deep understanding of child protection legislation. You will lead a dedicated team to support young people transitioning from care to independence. The position offers a competitive pay rate of £40 per hour and emphasizes a commitment to high-quality, person-centred care.

Benefits

Dedicated consultant for opportunities

Streamlined registration process

Weekly payroll

Referral bonus schemes

Compliance and career support

Qualifications

• Qualified, compassionate leader with vision and stability.
• 4+ years post-qualified experience, with leadership or management experience preferred.
• Deep understanding of Child Protection legislation and Leaving Care pathways.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of social care professionals.
• Conduct assessments of risk, protection, and care needs.
• Oversee the creation of personalized care plans.

Skills

Leadership

Child Protection knowledge

Negotiation

Multi-agency working

Conflict resolution

Education

Qualified Social Worker, registered with Social Work England

Job description

Overview

Team Manager – Pathway (Leaving Care) | Qualified Social Worker | Location: Yorkshire | Pay Rate: £40 per hour | Contract: Agency (via Pertemps)

Are you an experienced Social Work leader ready to inspire change and make a lasting difference?

We’re working with a forward-thinking Local Authority in Yorkshire looking for a Team Manager to lead their Pathway (Leaving Care) Service. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a dedicated team that supports young people transitioning from care into independence — helping them not just to cope, but to thrive.

About the Role

As Team Manager, you’ll lead and support a team of Social Workers and associated staff within the Leaving Care Pathway Service. You will:

• Drive high-quality, relationship-based practice.


• Ensure services meet all statutory requirements.


• Champion systemic, evidence-based approaches to improve outcomes for care leavers.


• Maintain a culture of excellence, learning, and accountability.


• Work in collaboration across the Children, Young People and Families Directorate.

This role plays a crucial part in shaping the futures of care-experienced young people — helping them build resilience, independence, and a sense of belonging.

Your Impact

• Promote strengths-based, person-centred planning.


• Support the development of SMART, goal-focused care plans.


• Model key systemic practice tools (e.g. genograms, collaborative planning).


• Maintain a strong focus on diversity, dignity, and empowerment.


• Provide mentoring and guidance to less experienced staff and students.

About You

You are a qualified, compassionate leader who brings vision and stability to your team. You\'re passionate about helping young people leaving care access the right support, at the right time.

Qualified Social Worker, registered with Social Work England

• 4+ years post-qualified experience, with leadership or management experience preferred

• Deep understanding of Child Protection legislation and Leaving Care pathways

• Confident in multi-agency working and partnership building

• Skilled in negotiation, mediation, and conflict resolution

• Committed to continuous improvement and achieving the best outcomes for young people

• Able to engage and motivate both staff and service users effectively

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of social care professionals


• Conduct assessments of risk, protection, and care needs


• Oversee and support the creation of personalised care plans


• Drive performance and ensure compliance with statutory duties


• Ensure service delivery is of the highest quality and person-centred

What We Offer Through Pertemps

• A dedicated consultant with access to opportunities nationwide


• Streamlined registration process


• Weekly prompt and reliable payroll


• Exclusive referral bonus schemes


• Ongoing compliance and career support

Easily Commutable From: Bridlington, Hull, Scunthorpe, Doncaster, Goole, York, Selby, Wetherby, Leeds, Wakefield, Grimsby, Cleethorpes, Beverley and surrounding areas.

Ready to Make a Real Difference? If you’re passionate about leading services that support care-experienced young people — and want to do so with the backing of a professional and supportive team — we’d love to hear from you. Apply today or reach out for a confidential chat. Don’t forget — refer a friend and earn a bonus!