Southwark - TM - Leaving Care Team - £45.20 p / h Umb

Eden Brown Synergy; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Team Manager to join the Leaving Care Team at Southwark Council. This role involves managing and supervising staff, ensuring high-quality support for care leavers, and overseeing complex cases. Ideal candidates will have a Qualified Social Worker status and experience in leaving care or children's services. Benefits include a DBS check, twice-weekly payroll, and dedicated consultant support.

Benefits

DBS check processed and paid for

Twice-weekly payroll

Dedicated recruitment consultant support

Qualifications

• Significant experience working within Leaving Care / Children Looked After services.
• Proven experience managing and supervising social work staff.
• Strong knowledge of relevant legislation and statutory guidance.

Responsibilities

• Manage and supervise staff within the Leaving Care service.
• Ensure care leavers receive high-quality, timely support.
• Oversee complex cases and manage risks appropriately.

Skills

Management experience

Knowledge of legislation

Supervisory skills

Education

Qualified Social Worker

Social Work England registration

Job description

Eden Brown Synergy are currently looking for an experienced Team Manager to join the Leaving Care Team at Southwark Council.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage and supervise staff within the Leaving Care service, providing leadership, support, and professional guidance.
• Ensure care leavers receive high-quality, timely, and outcome-focused support in line with statutory guidance.
• Oversee complex cases, ensuring risks are appropriately managed and escalated when required.
• Ensure pathway plans, reviews, and transitions are completed to a high standard and within statutory timescales.
• Monitor team performance, quality assurance, and compliance with policies and procedures.
• Work closely with internal and external partners to promote positive outcomes for young people.

Pay Rate

• £45.20 p / h Umbrella

Essential Requirements

• Qualified Social Worker with relevant management experience
• Significant experience working within Leaving Care / Children Looked After services
• Proven experience managing and supervising social work staff
• Strong knowledge of relevant legislation and statutory guidance
• Social Work England registration

Benefits of working with Eden Brown Synergy include

• DBS check processed and paid for by Eden Brown Synergy
• Twice-weekly payroll
• Dedicated recruitment consultant support

Please apply with an up-to-date CV for immediate consideration.

For more information, contact (phone number removed) or K.Dsouza@ (url removed)

Eden Brown Synergy is an equal opportunities employer.