Team Manager

Service Care Solutions; Highgate; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading children's services provider in Highgate is seeking an experienced Team Manager to oversee the Unaccompanied Asylum-Seeking Children (UASC) service on a locum basis. You will lead a team delivering high-quality support to vulnerable young people in care. The ideal candidate will be a qualified Social Worker with proven management experience and a strong understanding of safeguarding. This position offers a competitive rate and hybrid working options.

Benefits

Dedicated social work consultant

£350 referral bonus

Annual training budget

Fast-track DBS checks

Qualifications

• Registered with Social Work England.
• Proven management experience in children's social care.
• Strong knowledge of safeguarding and legislative frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of Personal Advisors for UASC and care-experienced young people.
• Ensure effective responses to referrals and safeguarding concerns.
• Provide reflective supervision and drive team performance.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organisational skills

Education

Qualified Social Worker

Job description

Team Manager – UASC Service (Locum Cover)

Birmingham Children’s Trust

Full-time | Temporary | Competitive rate | Hybrid working available

Description

Birmingham Children’s Trust is seeking an experienced and committed Team Manager to join our Unaccompanied Asylum‑Seeking Children (UASC) service on a locum basis to provide sickness cover. This is a fantastic opportunity to step into a rewarding leadership role, supporting a team that works with some of the most vulnerable young people in our care.

As Team Manager, you will lead a dedicated group of Personal Advisors and oversee Duty operations to ensure high‑quality support and planning for young people leaving care. You'll work within a service that upholds restorative practice, relationship‑based working, and a strong safeguarding culture.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of Personal Advisors delivering high‑quality support for UASC and care‑experienced young people.
• Oversee the day‑to‑day duty rota, ensuring all referrals and safeguarding concerns are responded to effectively and within statutory timeframes.
• Provide reflective supervision, support professional development, and drive performance within the team.
• Maintain oversight of pathway plans, ensuring they are young‑person centred and promote independence.
• Collaborate with internal and external partners, including immigration services, health, education, and housing.
• Ensure compliance with statutory responsibilities under the Children Act 1989, Leaving Care Guidance, and relevant UASC legislation.
• Champion the voice of the young person and promote equality, inclusion, and trauma‑informed approaches.

Requirements

• Qualified Social Worker, registered with Social Work England.
• Proven management or senior practice experience in children's social care.
• Experience working with children in care, care leavers, or UASC is highly desirable.
• Excellent knowledge of safeguarding, risk assessment, and legislative frameworks.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills.
• Ability to promote a culture of accountability, quality, and continuous improvement.

How to Apply

If you are interested, please call Chris Richardson on (phone number removed) or email your CV to (url removed).

Benefits

• A dedicated social work consultant
• £350 referral bonus
• Nationwide coverage of exclusive social work roles
• Payroll twice a week
• PAYE & Ltd options
• £250 annual training budget + free online CPD
• Annual loyalty schemes & bonuses
• Fast‑track DBS checks provided free of charge