UASC Service Team Lead – Locum (Hybrid)

Service Care Solutions; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A Social Care Recruitment Agency is seeking an experienced Team Manager for their Unaccompanied Asylum-Seeking Children service in Birmingham. The role involves leading a dedicated team of Personal Advisors to provide effective support for young people leaving care. Applicants must be a qualified Social Worker with management experience in social care. Benefits include competitive rates, referral bonuses, and professional development opportunities. Hybrid working is also available.

Benefits

£350 referral bonus

£250 annual training budget + free online CPD

Fast-track DBS checks provided free of charge

Qualifications

• Proven management or senior practice experience in children's social care.
• Experience working with children in care, care leavers, or UASC is highly desirable.
• Excellent knowledge of safeguarding and legislative frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of Personal Advisors delivering high-quality support.
• Oversee the day-to-day duty rota and respond to safeguarding concerns.
• Provide reflective supervision and support professional development.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organisational skills

Education

Qualified Social Worker, registered with Social Work England

Job description

A Social Care Recruitment Agency is seeking an experienced Team Manager for their Unaccompanied Asylum-Seeking Children service in Birmingham. The role involves leading a dedicated team of Personal Advisors to provide effective support for young people leaving care. Applicants must be a qualified Social Worker with management experience in social care. Benefits include competitive rates, referral bonuses, and professional development opportunities. Hybrid working is also available.