Salary £ 46,142 - £51,356 | Full time | Fixed term - 12 month contract | Young Adults Team | County Wide Service
International Sponsorship
This role is not currently open to sponsorship.
Overview
Lancashire County Council is seeking an experienced and inspirational Young Adults Team Manager on a fixed‑term basis to lead services supporting young people aged 14–25 through key transition points into adulthood. This role is central to delivering our Living Better Lives vision, ensuring that young people and young adults are supported to live independent, fulfilling lives with choice, control, and opportunity. The manager will lead a countywide team that works collaboratively with partners across children’s and adult services to provide seamless, strengths‑based transition planning.
Key Responsibilities
* Provide strong operational leadership and management of the Young Adults team
* Ensure young people aged 14–25 experience smooth, timely, and well‑coordinated transitions into adulthood
* Promote Living Better Lives by supporting independence, wellbeing, and positive life outcomes
* Embed Lancashire Values in service delivery, decision‑making, and workforce culture
* Oversee complex casework and provide high‑quality management oversight
* Lead, supervise, and develop staff, promoting reflective, strengths‑based practice
* Work effectively with multi‑agency partners across children’s and adult services
* Ensure statutory duties, safeguarding responsibilities, and quality standards are consistently met
* Contribute to service development and continuous improvement across the county
Working Arrangements
* Countywide role with flexibility to work from any Lancashire County Council office
* Required to work 3 days per week in the office
* Attendance at County Hall, Preston, is required for team meetings and key events
Benefits
* Great Annual Leave: up to 32 days annual leave, 8 bank holidays, and 2 additional statutory days during the festive season (additional leave can be purchased)
* Flexible working opportunities
* Financial benefits: generous Local Government Pension Scheme with employer contribution; relocation reimbursement package for those who need to move to the area
* Training and development: induction through the Social Care Academy and ongoing career support
* Health and wellbeing: Wellbeing Support Programme for you and your family
* Staff discounts: access to discounts through Vivup, covering a car lease scheme, shopping, entertainment, gym memberships, holidays, and more
About You
* A recognised social work qualification
* Registration with Social Work England
* Substantial experience as a Senior Social Worker or Team Manager
* Strong understanding of legislation, policy, and best practice relating to transitions
* Proven leadership, supervision, and workforce development skills
* Clear commitment to Living Better Lives, supporting independence, choice, and wellbeing
* Ability to lead with compassion, integrity, and professionalism in line with Lancashire Values
* Must be registered (SWE) to be appointed as a Social Worker; for positions where non‑social‑worker qualifications are accepted, registration is not required and you will be appointed as a Care Manager
* Will be required to provide a car for use in connection with the duties of this post and must be insured for business use (disability accommodation may be considered)
* Required to apply for the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a disclosure; further information can be found on the 'Our Recruitment Process' tab
EEO Statement
We embrace diversity and have a range of support, groups and networks for staff. These include the Forum of Asian Black and Ethnic Employees (FABEE), the Disabled Workers Forum and the LGBTQ+ Employee Network.
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