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Team Manager - Lead an Outstanding Leaving Care Service

NonStop Consulting Ltd
Posted a month ago, valid for 5 days
Location

London, Greater London EC1R 0WX

Salary

£36,000 - £43,200 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

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  • A Local Authority in South London is seeking a Team Manager for their Leaving Care Team, which has received an overall 'Good' rating from Ofsted and 'Outstanding' in leadership.
  • The ideal candidate should have a Social Work Qualification, Social Work England Registration, and management or supervisory experience within Social Work teams.
  • This permanent role offers a competitive salary of £48,000 to £52,000 per annum.
  • Candidates are expected to have experience working with looked after children and leaving care services, with a focus on relationship-based support.
  • Join a forward-thinking council that emphasizes professional growth, wellbeing, and collaboration with key partners to support young people's independence.

Requirements:

  • Social Work Qualification
  • Social Work England Registration
  • Management/Supervisory experience within Social Work teams
  • Looked after Children, Leaving Care

NonStop's client, a Local Authority in South London, is looking for Team Manager who can join their LeavingCare Team recognized by Ofsted with a recent rating of "Good" overall and an "Outstanding" in leadership. Join us as we continue to build a best-in-class Leaving Care Service that is committed to exceptional standards, low caseloads, and trauma-informed practices.

About the RoleAs Team Manager, you'll lead a dedicated team within our 16+ Leaving Care Service, prioritizing relationship-based support. This fully permanent, stable service is known for low caseloads, allowing a strong focus on each young person's unique needs and goals. You'll guide a passionate team of Social Workers and Young Person Advisors, collaborating closely to help young people achieve independence.

Why Join join this service?

  • Outstanding Leadership & Vision: Work within a forward-thinking council praised by Ofsted for leadership excellence.
  • Holistic Support & Strong Partnerships: Collaborate with key partners such as Police, Health, Education, Probation, Housing, and Adult Social Care to ensure wraparound support for young people.
  • Specialized Mental Health & ETE Support: Access in-house expertise in mental health and Education, Training, and Employment (ETE) interventions, empowering you and your team to deliver comprehensive care.
  • Young Person-Centered Programs: Benefit from a co-located participation team that runs the Care Leaver Forum and group work programs, putting young people's voices at the heart of service design.
  • Professional Growth & Wellbeing: With innovative group supervision and trauma training for all Leaving Care Team staff, prioritizes both staff development and wellbeing.

You will be a qualified and registered social worker, with a proven track record of successfully managing a team or you may be looking for your first move into management.

For further information on the role, please send your CV in a Microsoft Word format to Jessel on or give me a ring on Ext 7153.

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