We have a fantastic new opportunity for a Team Manager (Level 5) to lead the Future Directions Care Leaver Service. You will provide strong leadership, direction and safeguarding oversight for a team supporting care leavers, ensuring high-quality assessments, care planning and service delivery. This short-term assignment requires someone highly skilled, confident in decision-making, and experienced in managing complex cases involving vulnerable young people and adults. Key Responsibilities For Team Manager - Future Directions Care Leaver Service * Provide operational and professional leadership to a multidisciplinary team. * Oversee allocation, assessment, support planning, delivery and review of cases. * Act as a Safeguarding Manager, ensuring safe, compliant and person-centred practice. * Manage team performance, supervision, training, welfare and personal development. * Chair multi-agency meetings and contribute to strategic service development. * Oversee risk screening, complex case management and emergency decision-making. * Ensure case files and information systems are accurate and maintained to statutory standards. * Liaise effectively with internal and external partners to support successful outcomes for care leavers. * Manage budgets, monitor expenditure and ensure value for money. * Support complaints resolution and uphold professional practice standards. Essential Requirements For Team Manager - Future Directions Care Leaver Service * Recognised Social Work Qualification (or equivalent: Nursing/OT/Physio). * Registration with the relevant professional body. * At least 5 years’ post-qualification experience including safeguarding work. * Experience managing staff, budgets, workload allocation and performance. * Strong understanding of legislation relating to children, vulnerable adults and care leavers. * Excellent communication skills, including report writing, chairing meetings and presenting evidence. * Ability to lead through complex situations with confidence and clarity. * Ability to analyse complex information and make sound decisions under pressure. * Competent IT skills and experience using social care systems. * Able to travel for work purposes. Desirable Qualifications For Team Manager - Future Directions Care Leaver Service * Level 5 Management qualification (or willingness to work towards). * Practice Educator Award Stage 1 or 2. * Experience in strategic planning or project work. Why Choose Team Manager - Future Directions Care Leaver Service * Key leadership role in a vital service supporting care leavers. * Stable contract running until February 2026. * Hybrid working (3 days on-site)