Team Manager - UASC Team - Birmingham - £41.42

Eden Brown Synergy; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 47,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

Birmingham Children's Trust is seeking an experienced Team Manager for the Unaccompanied Asylum Seeking Children (UASC) Team, based in Birmingham. You will lead, supervise and develop social workers to achieve safe outcomes for asylum-seeking children and young people.

In this role you will oversee complex cases, ensure statutory duties are met, manage caseloads and work with Home Office, education and health partners to secure timely assessments and appropriate care planning.

Qualifications

• Social Work Qualification - Degree or equivalent.
• At least 3 years' experience as a social worker within children's services
• Social Work England Registration
• Driving license and access to own vehicle

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the UASC Team, ensuring high-quality social work practice and positive outcomes for unaccompanied asylum-seeking children and young people.
• Provide effective supervision, guidance and professional development to social workers and other team members.
• Oversee complex cases, ensuring safeguarding concerns are identified, assessed and managed appropriately.
• Ensure statutory duties are met, including assessments, care planning, placement arrangements and pathway planning.
• Oversee the completion of high-quality assessments and timely interventions to meet children's individual needs.
• Manage risk, safeguarding escalations and complex decision-making to ensure the best interests of children and young people remain central to practice.

Skills

Team leadership

Supervision

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Social Work Degree or equivalent

Job description

Birmingham Children's Trust is looking for an experienced and dedicated Team Manager to join their Unaccompanied Asylum Seeking Children (UASC) Team.

Location: One Avenue Road, Birmingham

Pay Rate: £41.42 per hour (Umbrella)

Note: at least 2 days in the office

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage the UASC Team, ensuring high-quality social work practice and positive outcomes for unaccompanied asylum-seeking children and young people.
• Provide effective supervision, guidance and professional development to social workers and other team members.
• Oversee complex cases, ensuring safeguarding concerns are identified, assessed and managed appropriately.
• Ensure statutory duties are met, including assessments, care planning, placement arrangements and pathway planning.
• Oversee the completion of high-quality assessments and timely interventions to meet children's individual needs.
• Ensure compliance with relevant legislation, statutory guidance and Birmingham Children's Trust policies and procedures.
• Manage caseloads, allocate work effectively and monitor performance against service targets and deadlines.
• Work collaboratively with partner agencies, including the Home Office, education, health services, legal representatives and other professionals.
• Support young people with their asylum and immigration-related needs, promoting their welfare, safety and integration into the community.
• Monitor the quality of practice, maintain accurate case records and drive continuous service improvement.
• Manage risk, safeguarding escalations and complex decision‑making to ensure the best interests of children and young people remain central to practice.
• Contribute to service development and ensure the team delivers a child‑centred, culturally sensitive and inclusive service.

Essential Requirements:

• Social Work Qualification - Degree or equivalent
• At least 3 years' experience as a social worker within children's services
• Social Work England Registration
• Driving license and access to own vehicle

Eden Brown Synergy is an equal opportunities employer.