We have a fantastic new opportunity for a Team Manager (Level 5) to lead the Future Directions Care Leaver Service. You will provide strong leadership, direction and safeguarding oversight for a team supporting care leavers, ensuring high-quality assessments, care planning and service delivery.
This short-term assignment requires someone highly skilled, confident in decision-making, and experienced in managing complex cases involving vulnerable young people and adults.
Key Responsibilities For Team Manager - Future Directions Care Leaver Service
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Provide operational and professional leadership to a multidisciplinary team.
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Oversee allocation, assessment, support planning, delivery and review of cases.
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Act as a Safeguarding Manager, ensuring safe, compliant and person-centred practice.
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Manage team performance, supervision, training, welfare and personal development.
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Chair multi-agency meetings and contribute to strategic service development.
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Oversee risk screening, complex case management and emergency decision-making.
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Ensure case files and information systems are accurate and maintained to statutory standards.
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Liaise effectively with internal and external partners to support successful outcomes for care leavers.
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Manage budgets, monitor expenditure and ensure value for money.
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Support complaints resolution and uphold professional practice standards.
Essential Requirements For Team Manager - Future Directions Care Leaver Service
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Recognised Social Work Qualification (or equivalent: Nursing/OT/Physio).
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Registration with the relevant professional body.
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At least 5 years’ post-qualification experience including safeguarding work.
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Experience managing staff, budgets, workload allocation and performance.
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Strong understanding of legislation relating to children, vulnerable adults and care leavers.
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Excellent communication skills, including report writing, chairing meetings and presenting evidence.
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Ability to lead through complex situations with confidence and clarity.
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Ability to analyse complex information and make sound decisions under pressure.
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Competent IT skills and experience using social care systems.
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Able to travel for work purposes.
Desirable Qualifications For Team Manager - Future Directions Care Leaver Service
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Level 5 Management qualification (or willingness to work towards).
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Practice Educator Award Stage 1 or 2.
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Experience in strategic planning or project work.
Why Choose Team Manager - Future Directions Care Leaver Service
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Key leadership role in a vital service supporting care leavers.
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Stable contract running until February 2026.
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Hybrid working (3 days on-site)