Team Manager - Leaving Care Team - Crewe - Sanctuary Personal

Sanctuary Personnel Ltd; Crewe; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A social care recruitment agency in Crewe seeks a Team Manager for their Leaving Care Team. This role involves leading a team, ensuring care leavers receive the support they need, and shaping policy aligned with statutory duties. Ideal candidates will be qualified social workers with leadership training and strong experience in children's social care. The position offers flexible full-time or part-time hours at an attractive rate of £45 per hour.

Benefits

Flexible work hours

Competitive hourly rate

Professional growth opportunities

Diverse work environment

Qualifications

• Experience in safeguarding and placement services.
• Values-driven approach with young-person-centred practice.
• Experience in performance management within complex environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team supporting care leavers aged 16+.
• Ensure access to stable accommodation and support services.
• Champion therapeutic practices in transition planning.

Skills

Leadership skills

Experience in children's social care

Team development

Partnership fostering

Education

Qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England

Leadership or management training

Job description

Exciting Opportunity: Team Manager – Leaving Care Team – Crewe, UK – £45.00 Hourly – Ongoing – Full Time/Part Time

Step into a pivotal role as a Team Manager within the Leaving Care Team in Crewe. With an attractive rate of £45.00 per hour, this ongoing position offers a unique blend of challenges and rewards. As you support a dedicated team of Personal Advisors, you’ll make a significant difference in the lives of young people transitioning from care into independence. Whether you’re seeking full-time or part-time hours, this role provides the flexibility to suit your lifestyle while making a substantial impact.

Perks and benefits:

Full Time/Part Time: Enjoy the flexibility to maintain a healthy work-life balance.

Competitive hourly rate: Earn a rate that recognises your expertise and commitment.

Professional growth opportunities: Access training and development tailored to your career in social care leadership.

Diverse work environment: Join a dynamic and supportive team, enriching your daily professional life.

High impact: Contribute directly to the wellbeing and long-term success of care leavers—an incredibly rewarding focus.

What you will do:

Lead and manage a team supporting care leavers aged 16+, guiding both Personal Advisors and Social Workers.

Ensure access to stable accommodation and support services for young people transitioning from care.

Champion therapeutic, relational, and strengths-based practices in transition planning and independent living.

Shape policy and practice aligned with the Children & Social Work Act 2017 and other statutory duties.

Collaborate within a corporate parenting model, working across housing, health, education, and safeguarding sectors.

Drive performance and ensure quality standards in accordance with Ofsted and local authority expectations.

Provide inspirational leadership through recruitment, supervision, case oversight, and exemplary practice promotion.

Skills, Qualifications & Experience:

Qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England.

Leadership or management training is required.

Strong experience in children’s social care, with a focus on care leavers, safeguarding, and placement services.

Proven leadership and team development skills, with the ability to foster partnerships across agencies.

A values-driven approach that embraces young-person-centred, trauma-informed, and contextually aware practice.

Experience in performance and change management in complex environments.

Why Crewe?

Crewe is a growing town rich in railway heritage and cultural development. With excellent transport links, a welcoming community, and a blossoming arts and culture scene, it’s an ideal place to live and thrive—both professionally and personally.

Working with Sanctuary Personnel:

Sanctuary Personnel is a trusted, award-winning recruitment agency. With an ‘Excellent’ rating on Trustpilot from over 1,000 reviews, we are committed to matching professionals with roles that best suit their skills and ambitions.

Ready to lead meaningful change for young people transitioning from care? Apply today and take the next step in your social care leadership journey.

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