Team Manager - Care Leavers Service

Kirklees Council; Salubindza; On-site; ZAR 500 000 - 700 000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority in the UK is seeking experienced Team Managers for their Leaving Care Service. This role involves leading a team to provide high-quality, person-centred support to young people transitioning from care to adulthood. Candidates must be qualified social workers with experience in children's services, strong decision-making skills, and a commitment to anti-oppressive practice. The role includes supervising staff and ensuring service delivery meets statutory responsibilities. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of young people.

Benefits

Professional development opportunities

Flexible working arrangements

Wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Proven experience working with care-experienced young people or in children's services.
• Strong understanding of risk and vulnerability management in adolescents.
• Committed to anti-oppressive practice and trauma-informed approaches.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise a team of Personal Advisors.
• Oversee service delivery in accordance with statutory responsibilities.
• Champion best practices in pathway planning and multi-agency working.
• Monitor performance and quality assurance.
• Support staff development and well-being.

Skills

Leadership

Decision-making

Communication

Organisational skills

Managing complex cases

Education

Qualified Social Worker (registered with Social Work England)

Job description

“Are you a passionate and experienced social work professional ready to lead a dynamic team supporting young people transitioning from care to adulthood?”

Having recently reviewed our Care Leavers Service we have secured additional investment to create two new Team Manager roles to further improve our management and leadership support across the Care Leavers Service. We are seeking Team Managers to be part of our leadership team in our Leaving Care Service, ensuring high‑quality, person‑centred support for care‑experienced young people aged 16–25. This is a pivotal role in shaping futures, promoting independence, and driving positive outcomes.

About the Role

You will:

• Lead and supervise a team of Personal Advisors and Advanced Personal Advisors.
• Oversee service delivery in line with statutory responsibilities under the Children (Leaving Care) Act 2000 and related legislation.
• Champion best practice in pathway planning, sun‑guarding, and multi‑agency working.
• Monitor performance, quality assurance, and continuous improvement.
• Support staff developmentilerini and wellbeing in a fast‑paced, emotionally rewarding environment.
• You will have experience and a good understanding of risk and vulnerability in adolescence and young adults and the ability to support the development of effective risk and vulnerability ayrı management plans.
• You will need to be able to work within a quality assurance framework and to provide good quality support and supervision for staff. Above all, you will need sound, consistent decision‑making skills under pressure.

About You

• A qualified Social Worker (registered with Social Work England).
• Experienced in working with care‑experienced young people or within children’s services.
• A confident leader favorita with strong decision‑making, communication, and organisational skills.
• Committed to anti‑oppressive practice, inclusion, and trauma‑informed approaches.
• Skilled in managing complex cases and supporting staff through challenge and change.

Why Join Us?

• A supportive leadership team and collaborative culture.
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• Flexible working arrangements and wellbeing support.
• The chance to make a lasting speaks difference in the lives of young people.

Ready to lead with purpose?

Apply now and be part of a service that empowers young people to thrive beyond care.

If you would like to discuss the role please contact Lauren Stephenson on 01484221000 or [e-mail]