Team Manager - Unaccompanied Asylum Seeking Team

Nottinghamshire County Council; West Bridgford; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Working

Professional Development

Generous Leave

Place to Belong

Job summary

Nottinghamshire County Council is seeking a Part-Time Team Manager for the UASC team on a fixed-term maternity cover. The role, 22.5 hours per week, requires managing social workers and personal advisors supporting unaccompanied asylum-seeking children under 18 and care-experienced young people aged 16.5 to 21.

The post involves overseeing care plans, risk assessments and multi-agency collaboration, with supervision and guidance to the team while ensuring high-quality support and pathways for

Qualifications

• Professional qualification in social work (e.g., Social Work Degree, DipSW, or equivalent).
• At least 2 years post-qualifying experience.
• Strong understanding of UASC, exploitation issues, and care leavers' experiences.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage social workers and personal advisors to support unaccompanied asylum-seeking children and care-experienced young people.
• Oversee care plans, risk assessments, and progression of asylum claims.
• Facilitate transitions and age assessments, working with multi-agency partners.
• Provide direction and supervision to the team to ensure high-quality care and support.

Skills

Social work knowledge

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Social Work Degree / DipSW

Job description

Type of vacancy Fixed Term

Work pattern Part Time

Duration (Months)

7

22.5

Work Base

Sir John Robinson Way, Nottingham, NG5 6DB

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Join Nottinghamshire County Council, a dedicated team committed to making a positive impact in our community. We believe in supporting our staff and providing a nurturing environment where everyone can thrive. Together, we can create a brighter future for the children and families we serve.

We are seeking a Team Manager for our Unaccompanied Asylum Seeking Children (UASC) team. This part-time role (22.5 hours per week) is to cover maternity leave for up to 7 months, with the potential for extension. You will manage social workers and personal advisors who support unaccompanied asylum-seeking children under 18 and young people aged 16.5 to 21.

As a Team Manager, you will oversee the care of both cared-for children and care-experienced young adults, ensuring their needs are met through effective care plans, risk assessments, and pathway plans. You will collaborate with a full-time manager and multi-agency partners to provide supervision, direction, and case progression.

As a Team Manager, your responsibilities will include:

• Lead and Manage: Supervise social workers and personal advisors, ensuring high-quality support for unaccompanied asylum-seeking children and young adults.
• Oversee Care Plans: Monitor and progress incoming referrals, care plans, risk assessments, and progression of asylum claims.
• Facilitate Transitions: Support young people in their transition into adulthood, including age assessments and human rights assessments as required.
• Collaborate: Work alongside multi-agency partners to ensure comprehensive support for our young people.
• Provide Direction: Offer supervision and guidance to your team, fostering a supportive and effective working environment.

To excel in this role, you should possess:

• Professional Qualification: A relevant social work qualification (e.g., Social Work Degree, DipSW, or equivalent).
• Experience: Min 2 years post qualifying experience
• Knowledge: Strong understanding of UASC, exploitation issues, and care for and leaving care experiences.

We are looking for candidates who demonstrate:

• Empathy and Compassion: A genuine desire to support vulnerable children and young adults.
• Leadership: Ability to inspire and motivate a team, fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement.
• Problem-Solving: Strong analytical skills to assess situations and implement effective solutions.
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills to engage with young people, families, and multi-agency partners.

At Nottinghamshire County Council, we offer:

• A Place to Belong: Join a friendly, inclusive workplace where everyone is valued.
• Professional Development: Opportunities for training and career advancement to help you grow in your role.
• Flexible Working: Enjoy a work-life balance that suits your needs.
• Generous Leave: Benefit from a supportive leave policy to ensure your well-being.

This post is also available as a secondment opportunity to existing Nottinghamshire County Council employees. You must seek approval from your line manager before applying.

Appointment to this post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Nottinghamshire County Council strives to ensure that it goes beyond the requirements of the Equalities Act and prides itself as a Disability Confident Leader Organisation.

Under the Disability Confident scheme (formerly known as the Guaranteed Interview Scheme) we would like to ensure applicants with disabilities are offered an interview if they meet the minimum criteria for a job. Please let us know if this is something you would like to be considered for.

A job share scheme is available for all full-time posts: both permanent and temporary, unless otherwise stated.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff to share this commitment and undergo appropriate checks.

Nottinghamshire County Council strongly encourages applications from all candidates from different walks of life, irrespective of gender, marital status, disability, race, religion, belief, pregnancy and maternity status, age or sexual orientation.