Our client are seeking an experienced and compassionate Social Worker to lead and manage a team supporting young adults transitioning out of the care system. This role combines direct work with care leavers aged 16 to 25 and the management of a multidisciplinary team of up to 10 professionals. The successful candidate will be passionate about promoting independence, stability, and positive futures for young adults, and skilled in overseeing service delivery within a complex safeguarding environment. Key Responsibilities: * Provide casework support to young adults leaving care, focusing on housing, education, employment, emotional wellbeing, and life skills. * Develop and implement individual Pathway Plans in collaboration with each young person, in accordance with statutory guidelines. * Manage and supervise a team of up to 10 social workers, personal advisors, and support staff. * Ensure team performance and service delivery meets legal, ethical, and professional standards. * Offer reflective supervision, mentoring, and support to team members. * Liaise with external agencies (e.g. housing providers, health services, educational institutions) to coordinate multi-agency support. * Monitor outcomes and report on service effectiveness to senior leadership. * Lead team meetings and contribute to service development initiatives. * Respond to safeguarding concerns promptly and appropriately. * Stay current with legislation and best practice related to care leavers and young people’s services. Essential Criteria: * Degree in Social Work and registration with [relevant governing body, e.g. Social Work England]. * Proven experience working with care leavers or within children’s/young people’s services. * Demonstrable management or team leadership experience in a social care setting. * Strong knowledge of relevant legislation, including the Children (Leaving Care) Act 2000 and the Children and Social Work Act 2017. * Excellent communication, organisational, and decision-making skills. * Commitment to anti-oppressive practice and inclusive service delivery. Desirable Criteria: * Experience of leading service improvement projects. * Knowledge of trauma-informed approaches and youth empowerment models. * Experience working with unaccompanied asylum-seeking children or young people with complex needs