We're recruiting on behalf of a respected provider of Semi-Independent Supported Accommodation for young people and are seeking an experienced Team Manager to lead a busy Leaving Care service.
About the Role
As Team Manager, you'll lead and support a team of Support Workers, ensuring high-quality, person-centred support is delivered across the service. This is a hands-on management position, combining operational leadership, safeguarding, quality assurance and relationship management.
You'll be based in the office Monday-Friday (9.00am-5.30pm) but will also regularly visit supported accommodation properties, meet with young people, supervise staff and work closely with local authorities and partner agencies.
We're looking for someone who:
✔ Social Work England (SWE) registration is preferred.
✔ Has experience managing or supervising teams within Leaving Care, Supported Accommodation or Children's Services.
✔ Understands the importance of KPIs, performance management and service delivery.
✔ Has strong commercial awareness and can balance excellent outcomes with efficient service management.
✔ Is confident delegating work, motivating teams and managing Support Workers.
✔ Can work on their own initiative, solve problems and think outside the box.
✔ Has excellent safeguarding knowledge and understands the needs of vulnerable young people.
✔ Is organised, proactive and enjoys building positive relationships with commissioners and partner agencies.
Key Responsibilities
* Managing and supervising a team of Support Workers.
* Delegating workloads and ensuring high standards of support.
* Visiting supported accommodation properties and young people.
* Monitoring KPIs, audits, compliance and service quality.
* Supporting safeguarding, investigations and risk management.
* Liaising with social workers, commissioners and external professionals.
* Supporting recruitment, induction, supervision and staff development.
* Driving continuous improvement across the service.