Team Manager – Leaving Care Service: Lead Futures for Care Leavers

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

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.