Are you passionate about transforming the lives of children and young people with complex needs? The Birth to Settled Adulthood (B2SA) Service offers a unique opportunity to be part of an integrated approach that provides essential social care advice, information, and support to individuals aged 0-25. Our mission is to enhance the experiences and outcomes for these children, young people, and their families, paving the way for a smooth transition into settled adulthood. About the Service: The B2SA Service is a collaborative initiative within the Children’s Directorate, working seamlessly across both Children’s and Adult’s Directorates through a matrix management approach. Our phased strategy emphasizes integration and cooperation: - Phase 1: Focuses on unifying efforts across Children’s and Adult’s Directorates. - Phase 2: Aims to strengthen partnerships with health services, ensuring a cohesive experience for families. We are looking for leaders with a vision for change, capable of embedding innovative practices and driving cultural transformation across the Integrated Care System. We are seeking a dedicated Team Manager for our Chesil locality team. As a Team Manager, you will oversee a team of six to eight staff members, specializing in supporting disabled children and young people. Your role will include: - ensuring the safety and well-being of children. - amplifying the voices of young individuals and responding to their needs. - providing critical support to families, including facilitating Short Breaks. - collaborating with transition teams, Adult services, and SEND to strategically plan for adult life. - delivering high-quality reflective supervision to your team, with reciprocal support from Service Managers. Why join us? - be part of a pioneering service that influences positive change. - collaborate with a dedicated team committed to best practices. - play a crucial role in shaping the future for children and young people. If you’re a dynamic leader with a passion for social care and integrated working, we invite you to apply and help us create a brighter future for those we serve. Further Information If you would like to have a further discussion please contact Pru Caldwell-McGee, Service Manager, on 01305 228569. This is full time role at 37 hours per week. This post requires significant travel. You must have a vehicle (or transport we deem suitable) available for use as needed. This post involves working with children and/or vulnerable adults and/or having access to significant information about them. It will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check. See our policy on the employment of ex-offenders. See our policy on safeguarding children and young people. See our adult safeguarding policy. The friends and family referral scheme applies to this post. If an employee recommended this post to you, mention them when asked on your application form. Employees can share this advert by using the button links alongside the job title. You must: have a degree in social work or equivalent be registered with Social Work England be able to fulfil the travel requirements of the post About Us At Dorset Council, we are working together to create a fairer, more prosperous, and more sustainable Dorset for everyone, now and in the future. We: provide essential services that support over 380,000 residents work in partnership to make a real difference value every role and the impact it has on our communities support our employees to grow, develop, and thrive You will: be part of a team that works together for a better Dorset have access to a range of benefits and support have access to range of training opportunities which will help with your personal development and career progression We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive organisation where different skills, perspectives, and backgrounds strengthen both our council and the communities we serve. We welcome applications from everyone and are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. If you declare a disability and meet the essential criteria for the role, we will offer you an interview. We also want our recruitment process to be accessible. If you need any reasonable adjustments, just let us know on your application. This role is UK-based, and we will need to confirm your Right to Work as part of the appointment process. We use generic job descriptions and person specifications, so the job title in any attachments may differ from the advert. If needed, we will provide additional details in a context statement. If you’re passionate about making a difference, we’d love you to join us. Find out more about how to apply.