We’re Hiring! Family Based Care Team Manager Salary: £40,705-42,691 (FTE) dependent on experience, plus on call allowance Hours: 28 hours per week Are you a passionate, qualified Social Worker ready to lead, inspire, and make a real difference for children and young people? Join one of the UK’s Top 10 Small Employers (Great Place to Work 2025) and help us shape safe, nurturing, therapeutic family homes. What you'll do: • Lead and develop a skilled social work team • Develop and deliver high quality trauma‑informed, therapeutic training to carers, staff and partners • Support carers to provide exceptional family based care • Drive continuous improvement and positive outcomes What you bring: • Significant post‑qualifying experience in children’s services • Strong assessment, leadership, and communication skills • A growth mindset and commitment to high‑quality practice If you want to work somewhere that celebrates curiosity, supports innovation, and puts children at the heart of everything — we’d love to hear from you. What We Offer We believe our people deserve to feel valued, supported and inspired. As a Family Based Care Team Manager, you’ll enjoy a rewarding package that reflects the importance of the work you do: Salary £40,705 – £42,691 per year, plus an additional on‑call allowance. Pension Join our stakeholder pension scheme and invest in your future with confidence. Generous Annual Leave Enjoy 32 days’ annual leave 4 public holidays (pro‑rata for part‑time roles), giving you the time and space to recharge. Extra Leave for Long Service We reward commitment — after 5 years with us, you’ll receive an additional 5 days’ annual leave (pro‑rata). Enhanced Family‑Friendly Policies We offer enhanced maternity, shared parental, paternity and adoption packages to support you and your family during life’s big moments. Pool Car Access You will have access to pool cars to carry out your duties Continuous Professional Development Your growth matters. We’ll work with you on a personalised development plan through our Supporting Performance process and provide ongoing opportunities for training and learning. How to Apply For a detailed job pack, including job description, person specification and application form, please visit the job pages of our website, www.carolinahousetrust.org.uk. or contact Human Resources on 01382 561279 or email recruitment@carolina.org.uk