Team Manager | Children Leaving Care | Burnley & East Lancashire

Lancashire County Council; Preston; On-site; GBP 51,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in England is seeking a Team Manager within their Leaving Care Service to provide support to care leavers. The role involves managing personal advisors and ensuring high-quality care delivery. Ideal candidates should have a relevant Social Work Qualification and leadership experience in Children's Social Care. The position offers a permanent contract and a range of benefits including generous annual leave and a pension.

Benefits

Generous government pension

26-32 annual leave days

Employee Assistance Program

Counseling services

Discounts on gym contracts

Qualifications

• Hold a relevant Social Work Qualification and be registered with Social Work England.
• Significant leadership experience in the Children's Social Care sector.
• Strong knowledge of safeguarding legislation and statutory responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Line management of personal advisors and case management.
• Quality assurance of team work and strategic developments.

Skills

Social Work Qualification

Leadership Experience

Safeguarding Knowledge

Communication Skills

Education

Registered with Social Work England

Job description

Overview

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Team Manager | Leaving Care

Salary: £51,357 - £55,613 per annum

Location: Burnley (and East Lancashire)

Contract: Permanent, Full Time 37 Hours Per Week

About the Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join Lancashire County Council as a Team Manager within our Leaving Care Service. The team supports care leavers from east Lancashire who live in Lancashire or out of area. The team’s place-based support offer focuses on Hyndburn and Ribble Valley, with the main base for the team in Burnley at present. The role is focused on ensuring high-quality support to young people as they prepare to leave care, and on delivering assessments and plans to help care-experienced young people achieve their full potential.

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

You will be responsible for the line management of up to 7 personal advisors and one social worker, as well as case management and quality assurance of the work across the team. You will also be involved in several strategic developments as we continue to extend our offer of care and support.

About you

We are seeking someone who possesses the following knowledge, skills and abilities:

• Social Work England Registered: You will hold a relevant Social Work Qualification and be registered with Social Work England.
• Leadership Experience: You will have significant leadership experience in the Children's Social Care sector, with the ability to lead multi-disciplinary teams; manage complex cases while ensuring high-quality service delivery in challenging environments.
• Safeguarding Knowledge: You will possess a strong knowledge of safeguarding legislation, inspection frameworks, and statutory responsibilities.
• Communication Skills: You will be able to influence and inspire others, while utilising excellent analytical and problem-solving skills to resolve issues.

Reasons to join us

Benefits: At LCC, we offer a generous government pension, 26 annual leave days rising to 32 (pro rata for part-time employees) plus bank holidays, an Employee Assistance Program, a credit union, counselling services, extra payments for working weekends and evening hours, discounts on phone contracts, gym, and more.

Development: We support our teams and encourage skills development in a supportive and inclusive environment, with options for additional training, qualifications, and opportunities to progress if you wish.

Inclusivity: We are committed to creating and sustaining a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from diverse backgrounds, and have support groups and forums available open to everyone.

Other information

In return Lancashire County Council offers a range of benefits, which can be found on the LCC Vacancies website.

If you would like any further information, or would like to discuss the role, please contact Andreas Feldhaar, Senior Manager Leaving Care for Lancaster & East Lancashire, on 07966 582407 or by email, [e-mail] (no a href tag included).

Applications for this vacancy will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, therefore we urge you to apply as soon as possible to avoid missing out on this opportunity.

Closing Date: 1st October 2025

Interview Date: 8th or 9th October 2025

Application note: Please ensure you have uploaded and attached your supporting statement to evidence how you meet the criteria for the role. The panel may be unable to shortlist you for interview without this evidence.

The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). If successful you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a disclosure. Further information can be found on the Our Recruitment Process tab.

You will be required to provide a car for use in connection with the duties of this post and must be insured for business use. However, we may consider you if you cannot drive because of a disability.

We reserve the right to close a vacancy early, before the closing date, if we receive sufficient applications.

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