Team Manager - Care Leavers Service

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Organisation

Kirklees

Directorate

Children & Families

Service Area

Child Protection & Family Support

Hours

37 hours

Number of Jobs

2

Location(s)

Across Kirklees

Position type

Permanent

Grade

Grade 14

Salary

£51,356 – £53,460

Enhancements / additional payments details

Market Rate Supplement of £4500 will apply which is reviewed annually

Advert Wording

“Are you a passionate and experienced social work professional ready to lead a dynamic team supporting young people transitioning from care to adulthood? Having recently reviewed our Care Leavers Service we have secured additional investment to create two new Team Manager roles to further improve our management and leadership support across the Care Leavers Service. We are seeking Team Managers to be part of our leadership team in our Leaving Care Service, ensuring high-quality, person-centred support for care-experienced young people aged 16–25. This is a pivotal role in shaping futures, promoting independence, and driving positive outcomes.”

About The Role

• Lead and supervise a team of Personal Advisors and Advanced Personal Advisors.
• Oversee service delivery in line with statutory responsibilities under the Children (Leaving Care) Act 2000 and related legislation.
• Champion best practice in pathway planning, safeguarding, and multi‑agency working.
• Monitor performance, quality assurance, and continuous improvement.
• Support staff development and wellbeing in a fast‑paced, emotionally rewarding environment.
• You will have experience and a good understanding of risk and vulnerability in adolescence and young adults and the ability to support the development of effective risk and vulnerability management plans.
• You will need to be able to work within a quality assurance framework and to provide good quality support and supervision for staff. Above all, you will need sound, consistent decision‑making skills under pressure.

About You

• A qualified Social Worker (registered with Social Work England).
• Experienced in working with care‑experienced young people or within children’s services.
• A confident leader with strong decision‑making, communication, and organisational skills.
• Committed to anti‑oppressive practice, inclusion, and trauma‑informed approaches.
• Skilled in managing complex cases and supporting staff through challenge and change.

Why Join Us?

• A supportive leadership team and collaborative culture.
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• Flexible working arrangements and wellbeing support.
• The chance to make a lasting difference in the lives of young people.

Ready to lead with purpose?

Apply now and be part of a service that empowers young people to thrive beyond care.

If you would like to discuss the role please contact Lauren Stephenson on 01484221000 or lauren.stephenson@kirklees.gov.uk.

This job is subject to a DBS check at the appropriate level, please refer to the Job Description/Profile. A conviction may not exclude candidates from appointment but will be considered as part of the recruitment process.

We know there’s a wealth of talent among people who have a disability and we encourage applications from people with all differing abilities. So, if you need any support completing an application form, or any other format for the application or Job Description please contact the Recruitment Team for help by email or phone: 01484221000 and ask for ‘Recruitment’.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of vulnerable adults and children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Closing date: 01 February 2026, 11:55 PM.