Team Manager - 14 - 17 Children's Leaving Care Team in Stoke-on-trent, Staffordshire

Job Title:
Team Manager - 14 - 17 Children's Leaving Care Team

Specialism:
Children's Social Care

Location:
Stoke-on-Trent, UK

Salary:
£41.42 per hour

Type:
Ongoing | Full Time / Part Time

We are offering an enticing opportunity for a seasoned Team Manager within the 14 - 17 Children's Leaving Care Team in Stoke-on-Trent. As a pivotal player in Children’s Social Care, you will contribute to enhancing the lives of young people transitioning out of care, helping them to build resilience, gain independence, and prepare positively for adulthood. This ongoing role presents an exciting chance to lead a team dedicated to making a difference.

Perks and benefits:

• Competitive Hourly Rate: Rewarding your expertise, leadership skills, and dedication to supporting young people.
• Flexible Working Options: Choose from Full Time or Part Time hours to achieve a healthy work-life balance.
• Diverse Professional Experience: Gain valuable experience through locum work, supporting a wide range of young people and complex cases.
• Continuous Professional Development: Access learning and training opportunities to support your professional growth.
• Supportive Environment: Work within a collaborative culture that values your contribution and encourages career progression.

What you will do:

• Lead and manage the 14 - 17 Children’s Leaving Care Team, providing clear direction and visible leadership.
• Oversee practice standards, including safeguarding, permanence, and transition planning.
• Ensure compliance with statutory duties, policies, procedures, and professional standards.
• Utilise performance data and feedback to enhance service delivery and improve outcomes.
• Embed relationship-based and trauma-informed practice across the service.
• Develop team members through supervision, support, mentoring, and workforce planning.
• Coordinate effectively with partner agencies including education, health, housing, and other key stakeholders.
• Promote the voices, wishes, and experiences of young people within individual planning and service development.
• Contribute to strategic priorities, transformation projects, and service improvement initiatives across Children's Services.

Stoke-on-Trent is a vibrant city with a rich cultural heritage and a welcoming community. Living and working here offers the perfect blend of urban living and beautiful countryside surroundings. Known for its world-famous pottery industry and exciting regeneration projects, Stoke-on-Trent provides a rewarding lifestyle alongside excellent career opportunities. Whether you enjoy arts, history, outdoor activities, or community engagement, this city has something for everyone.

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Apply now to join 14 - 17 Children's Leaving Care Team in Stoke-on-Trent, UK and take the next step in your career with Sanctuary Personnel.