Barnsley Council is offering an exciting opportunity for an experienced Team Manager to lead a brand-new Edge of Care Team, designed to support children aged 10-18 who are at risk of becoming Looked After.
About the Role:
This newly established team will deliver intensive, targeted, and creative interventions to families, focusing on strengthening relationships and reducing the need for children to enter care. The work will include a mix of one-to-one and family-based sessions, tailored to the unique needs of each family.
As Team Manager, you'll play a key role in shaping the team's practice, driving high-quality interventions, and ensuring positive outcomes for vulnerable children and young people.
Key Responsibilities:
* Provide strong leadership and direction to a multi-disciplinary team
* Develop and oversee personalised interventions aimed at preventing family breakdown
* Support families with complex challenges, including neurodiversity, trauma, and resistance to professional involvement
* Contribute to the ongoing development and success of a pioneering new service
What We're Looking For:
* Proven leadership experience within children's social care
* Strong understanding of the factors contributing to family breakdown
* Experience working with children with complex needs and trauma
* Ability to engage with families in a meaningful, empathetic, and effective way
Referral Bonus:
We offer a £300 referral bonus if you refer a candidate who is successfully placed in this role.
How to Apply:
If you are interested in this opportunity or know someone who would be a great fit, please contact me directly at 020 8152 8922.
Dont miss this chance to join a dedicated team making a real difference
Eden Brown Synergy is an equal opportunities employer.
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