Leaving Care and UASC Team Manager

Job Title: Leaving Care and UASC Team Manager
Salary: 57,178 - 60,485 (Grade 15)
Hours: 37 hours per week
Location: Countywide
Service Area: Children's Services
Responsible to: Service Manager
Responsible for: Supervision, management, and support to staff

Job Purpose:
As the Team Manager for the Leaving Care and Unaccompanied Asylum-Seeking Children (UASC) team, you will be responsible for managing a team that ensures care leavers receive high-quality pathway plans and timely support to meet their needs. You will lead the team in managing risks and improving services, supporting young people in their transition to adulthood and independence.

Key responsibilities include:

• Managing a team to ensure care leavers, including unaccompanied young people, access their entitlements through the Leaving Care Local Offer.
• Collaborating with key stakeholders such as district housing, DWP, Adults Social Care, Education, and Health to improve pathway planning.
• Leading the recruitment, retention, and development of staff, ensuring a strong focus on health and safety and staff wellbeing.
• Taking a lead on service improvements, risk management, and delivering complex outcomes.

Key Duties:

1. Write reports and make presentations to management groups and panels, ensuring high-quality representation.
2. Ensure the team adheres to County policies and statutory obligations, making necessary improvements in service delivery.
3. Allocate resources and staff appropriately to meet the assessed needs of care leavers in line with policies.
4. Lead monthly team audits and ensure actions are followed through.
5. Develop a performance-driven culture within the team, ensuring targets are met and underperformance is managed.
6. Manage the budget in compliance with policies and financial delegation.
7. Lead the recruitment, induction, and development of staff to ensure a high-performing team.
8. Foster a positive, inclusive leadership style, providing clear direction and instilling a sense of purpose.

Health & Safety Responsibilities:

• Ensure all new staff are inducted into their roles and familiar with health & safety responsibilities.
• Conduct risk assessments and ensure staff receive appropriate health and safety training.
• Report any health and safety concerns promptly.

Requirements:

• Strong leadership and management skills, including experience in recruitment, team performance, and budget management.
• A clear commitment to continuous service improvement and managing complex cases.
• A comprehensive understanding of the statutory responsibilities for care leavers and UASC.

Apply Now:
Contact Phil at Ackerman Pierce on (phone number removed)