Team Manager - Leaving Care Service

www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk - Jobboard; Nottingham; Hybrid; GBP 51,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A local city council in Nottingham is seeking a passionate Team Manager for their Leaving Care Service. This role involves leading a dedicated team to support care-experienced young people, driving strategies for their development. Ideal applicants possess a Social Work Qualification and strong leadership capabilities. This position offers a competitive salary of £51,356 to £54,495 plus a £3,250 welcome bonus, along with a supportive work culture and hybrid working arrangements.

Benefits

Welcome bonus of £3,250

Generous annual leave up to 33 days plus public holidays

Access to a pension scheme

Qualifications

• Strong background in leaving care, looked after children, or related services.
• Proven ability to lead teams through change and improvement.
• Commitment to co-production and amplifying voices of care-experienced young people.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire a team of Personal Advisors and social care professionals.
• Drive forward Nottingham’s Care Leavers Strategy and Local Offer.
• Ensure compliance with statutory responsibilities.

Skills

Leadership

Advocacy

Collaboration

Resilience

Education

Social Work Qualification

Job description

Join Us in Changing Lives and Changing Futures: Team Manager – Leaving Care Service

Location: Loxley House, Station Street, Nottingham, NG2 3NG

Contract Type: Permanent

Worker Type: Hybrid Worker (Office based 3 days per week)

Working hours: Full time 37 hours per week

Salary: Starting Salary is £51,356 (Level one) rising to £54,495(Level four) per annum (pro rata for part-time) And a welcome bonus of £3,250

We’ve got an exciting opportunity available for talented individuals to join our workforce - perhaps this is the opportunity you’ve been looking for? Read on to find out more…

Working for Nottingham City Council has great benefits. As well as competitive pay, great leave entitlement and access to a generous pension scheme, we strive to create an innovative, inclusive and progressive work culture where everyone is supported to do and be their very best.

In return, we are looking for people like you - people who are innovative, driven and committed to serving and improving Nottingham. So, if you are passionate about making a difference to the lives of those who live and work in our city, we want to hear from you.

* You can read more about the different benefits offered to colleagues working for Nottingham City Council here.

At Nottingham City Council, we believe that every young person leaving care deserves not just support—but opportunity, ambition, and a future filled with promise. As a Team Manager in our Leaving Care Service, you’ll be at the heart of a service that’s transforming lives and driving forward our improvement journey.

A Word from Our Leadership

“Having worked for Nottingham City Council for over 18 years, I can say with confidence that this is a place where passion, purpose, and people come together to make a real difference. Our Leaving Care Service is at the heart of our improvement journey, and we are deeply committed to ensuring every Care Leaver has the support, opportunities, and encouragement they need to thrive.”

— Treza Mann, Service Manager for Children in Care

Why This Role Matters

As Team Manager, you’ll lead a dedicated team supporting care experienced young people aged 18+, many of whom face complex challenges including housing insecurity, limited access to education or employment, and the transition to independence. You’ll champion their voices, advocate for their rights, and ensure they receive the same care and commitment we’d want for our own children.

What You’ll Do

• Lead and inspire a team of Personal Advisors and social care professionals.
• Drive forward Nottingham’s Care Leavers Strategy and Local Offer.
• Collaborate across services to deliver joined-up, trauma-informed support.
• Embed a culture of high aspiration, participation, and continuous improvement.
• Ensure compliance with statutory responsibilities and prepare for Ofsted readiness.

Our Commitment

You’ll be based at Loxley House three days per week, working in a vibrant, supportive environment that values flexibility, wellbeing, and professional growth. You’ll also be part of a wider leadership team that shares ideas, celebrates success, and tackles challenges together.

We’re proud to offer a highly competitive salary package, complemented by a generous annual leave entitlement that increases with service—up to 33 days plus public holidays. As part of our commitment to attracting and retaining talented professionals, we offer a Welcome and Retention Payment Scheme for eligible social work roles, including a £3,250 payment with clear terms and support for those who stay and grow with us. These benefits reflect our belief that those who support our care leavers deserve to feel valued, supported, and rewarded.

Who We’re Looking For

We’re seeking a passionate, experienced leader with:

• A strong background in leaving care, looked after children, or related services.
• A Social Work Qualification and registration with Social Work England
• A proven ability to lead teams through change and improvement.
• A commitment to co-production and amplifying the voices of care-experienced young people.
• The resilience, creativity, and drive to make a lasting impact.

If you’re passionate about making a real difference and working for an organisation that genuinely cares, then look no further; Nottingham City and the Leaving Care Service is the place for you. If you want to reach our for a discussion about the role please contact our Head of Service for chat: [e-mail]

Our diversity

Our Children, young people and families come from all walks of life and so do we! At Nottingham City we promote inclusion and diversity in everything we do. We welcome applications from all cultures, ethnicities, and beliefs. We particularly want to hear from you if you are from the Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic community, identify within the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender community (LGBT) and if you are Disabled - these groups of people are underrepresented in our workforce, and we’d like to reflect our local population more through our recruitment processes

We’d love you to join our amazing team!

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At Nottingham City Council we believe that work is what you do, not where you do it. We offer different working arrangements, depending on the role, including hybrid working. Further information on Worker Types and what these mean in terms of how and where you work can be found on the additional information for applicants page.

Closing Date: 5th September 2025

Please note there may be occasions where we close the advert before the closing date and we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

Interviews will be held: 9th September 2025 at 4:50pm