Team Manager - Leaving Care

Opus People Solutions Limited; Shrewsbury; Sur place; GBP 47 000 - 67 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Shropshire Council is seeking an experienced Team Manager to lead the Leaving Care Team, supporting care-experienced young people aged 18-25 as they move into adulthood. You will oversee a multidisciplinary team, ensure statutory duties are met, and drive service improvement with strong corporate parenting standards.

The role requires Social Work qualification and registration, plus prior management experience within Children’s Social Care. DBS checks may apply; travel is required.

Qualifications

• You must be a qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England.
• You should have management or supervisory experience in Children’s Social Care.
• You should know Leaving Care legislation and practice well.
• You should know Pathway Planning, Corporate Parenting and Children Looked After services.
• You should be able to manage budgets and work with partners.

Responsabilités

• Lead the Leaving Care Team supporting care leavers aged 18–25 years.
• Provide supervision and leadership to Personal Advisers and team members to meet statutory duties.
• Quality assure pathway plans, assessments and key statutory documents in a timely manner.
• Support Personal Advisers to fulfil statutory duties and achieve positive outcomes.
• Monitor team performance and review data to drive service improvements.
• Work with colleagues and stakeholders to update the Local Offer for care leavers.
• Ensure Corporate Parenting responsibilities across services.
• Manage the team budget, including setting up home grants and entitlements.
• Support development and delivery of participation opportunities for care-experienced young people.
• Supervise the Care Leaver Participation Worker and act as Duty Manager when needed.
• Attend meetings, chair reviews and participate in court proceedings when necessary.

Connaissances

Team leadership

Supervision

Management

Formation

Social Work qualification

Description du poste

About the Role

Lead and Inspire a Dedicated Leaving Care Service. Shropshire Council are currently seeking an experienced and motivated Team Manager to lead their Leaving Care Team, supporting young people aged 18-25 years as they transition into adulthood and independence. This is a rewarding leadership opportunity for a qualified Social Worker with management experience and a passion for improving outcomes for care-experienced young people. You will oversee a committed team, ensuring statutory responsibilities are met, performance is maintained, and young people receive high-quality support as they move towards independent living. You will manage a multidisciplinary team consisting of:7 Personal Advisers (PAs)Care Experienced ApprenticeHousing OfficerCare Leaver Participation Worker You will attend:Monthly face-to-face Team meetingsMonthly face-to-face Managers meetingsQuarterly Directors' Assurance meetingsAdditional travel required for service needs, including:Visiting young peopleChairing meetings in personCourt attendancePartnership and stakeholder meetings

Location

Location: Guildhall, Frankwell Quays, Shrewsbury, SY3 8HQ

Rate

Rate: £41.42 per hour (Umbrella rate)

Contract

Contract: Temporary

Hours

Hours: 37 hours per week

Office Requirements

Office Requirements: Office based a minimum of one day per week

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the Leaving Care Team supporting care leavers aged 18 to 25 years.
• Provide supervision and leadership to Personal Advisers and wider team members, ensuring all young people receive supervision and support in line with statutory requirements.
• Quality assure pathway plans, assessments and key statutory documentation in a timely manner.
• Support Personal Advisers to fulfil their statutory duties and achieve positive outcomes for young people.
• Monitor team performance and attend weekly performance meetings to review data, address challenges and drive service improvement.
• Work in partnership with colleagues and stakeholders to review and update the Local Offer for care leavers.
• Ensure Corporate Parenting responsibilities are effectively implemented and maintained across services.
• Manage the team's budget, including oversight of:Setting Up Home GrantsCare Leaver Financial EntitlementsLocal Offer Resources
• Support the development and delivery of participation opportunities for care-experienced young people.
• Directly supervise the Care Leaver Participation Worker.
• Act as Duty Manager for the Children Looked After (CLA) and Unaccompanied Asylum-Seeking Children (UASC) Service when required, including covering annual leave and sickness absence.
• Attend meetings, chair reviews and participate in court proceedings where necessary.

About You

• Social Work qualification and Social Work England registration
• Previous management or supervisory experience within Children's Social Care
• Strong knowledge of:Leaving Care legislation and practice
• Strong knowledge of:Pathway Planning
• Strong knowledge of:Corporate Parenting responsibilities
• Strong knowledge of:Children Looked After services
• Strong knowledge of:Care Leaver entitlements and statutory requirements

This is an exciting opportunity to lead a service that makes a lasting impact on the lives of care-experienced young people. You'll play a key role in shaping services, maintaining strong corporate parenting standards and ensuring young people receive the support they need to achieve successful and independent futures.

This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975. A DBS check may be applicable for this role, applicants are required to declare any cautions and convictions that are not protected under current filtering rules.