Team Manager

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

Job summary

A local children's services organization is seeking an experienced Team Manager for its Unaccompanied Asylum-Seeking Children service on a locum basis. This role involves leading a dedicated team while ensuring high-quality support for vulnerable young people. You will oversee operations, collaborate with partners, and maintain compliance with relevant legislation. Strong leadership and a registered social work qualification are required. Competitive rate and hybrid working available.

Benefits

Dedicated social work consultant

£350 referral bonus

Annual training budget

Fast-track DBS checks provided

Qualifications

• Registered with Social Work England.
• Proven management or senior practice experience in children's social care.
• Experience working with UASC or care leavers is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of Personal Advisors delivering support for UASC.
• Oversee duty rota and respond to safeguarding concerns within statutory timeframes.
• Provide reflective supervision and support professional development within the team.

Skills

Leadership

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Knowledge of safeguarding

Education

Qualified Social Worker

Job description

Overview

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).

Referral Bonus

If this role isn\'t right for you, but you know someone who would be a great fit, refer them and receive a £350 referral bonus.

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