Job Description
Our client, a Greater Manchester council is seeking a Children’s Team Manager to join their Leaving Care Team
Fantastic payrate of up to £45 per hour!
Are you a Children's Social Worker, passionate about making a difference in your community? Do not miss out on this fantastic opportunity!
Responsibilities of this role:
* Lead and manage a Leaving Care team, supporting young people aged 16–25 as they transition from care to independence
* Oversee the delivery of Pathway Plans, ensuring they are high-quality, person-centred, and regularly reviewed
* Provide strong leadership, supervision, and direction to Personal Advisors and Social Workers, promoting best practice
* Ensure young people receive appropriate support in areas such as accommodation, education, employment, training, and emotional wellbeing
* Drive performance and quality assurance, ensuring statutory duties under the Children (Leaving Care) Act and related legislation are met
* Manage complex cases, providing oversight and decision-making on high-risk or vulnerable young people
* Work collaboratively with partner agencies to support positive outcomes and successful transitions into adulthood
* Chair and contribute to multi-agency meetings, planning forums, and reviews as required
* Ensure effective risk management and safeguarding, particularly for care leavers at risk of exploitation, homelessness, or crisis
* Oversee budgets related to leaving care services, including financial support and setting up home allowances
* Promote a culture of aspiration, independence, and resilience, ensuring young people are supported to achieve their full potential
* Maintain compliance with statutory guidance, local authority policies, and Ofsted standards
Requirements of this role:
* Must be a Qualified Social Worker, registered with Social Work England.
* Must have minimum of 3 year's experience working as a Qualified social worker
Benefits of working through Reed, include:
* Dedicated Recruitment Consultant.
* Aftercare service delivered by Candidate Care Team.
* Free CV building and Interview support.
* Free DBS checks.
* Weekly payroll.
* PAYE payroll option with additional benefits including holiday pay, healthcare, pension plus more.
* CPD contributions.
* Access to full UK jobs market with top tier status across many public and private sector clients.
* Supporting the Reed Foundation which has given £9.5m to charity since 2010.
Does this role interest you? Apply today!