Team Manager - Leaving Care Team

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Job Title:
Team Manager - Leaving Care Team

Specialism:
Children's Social Care

Location:
South Tyneside, Tyne and Wear, UK

Salary:
£37.58 Hourly

Type:
Hourly | Ongoing | Full Time/Part Time

Embark on an exciting career journey as a Team Manager for the Leaving Care Team within South Tyneside's Children's Social Care. Enjoy the flexibility of ongoing Full Time or Part Time work while earning a competitive £37.58 hourly rate. This is your chance to make a real impact in a nurturing and efficient service, while helping young people transition smoothly from care to independence.

Perks and benefits:

• Full Time/Part Time: Enjoy flexible work arrangements that suit your lifestyle, whether you're looking for a full-time commitment or part-time flexibility.
• Diverse Collaborations: Engage and collaborate with teams across the spectrum, including virtual schools, fostering and kinship services, enhancing your professional growth.
• Competitive Hourly Rate: Savour the attractive hourly pay of £37.58, allowing you to make a significant impact without compromising on financial rewards.
• Work-Life Balance: With flexible working options and a supportive team environment, balance your personal commitments seamlessly.

Working within a highly regarded, efficient and caring service, you will be one part of two care-experienced teams consisting of two Team Managers, 10 Personal Advisors, and additional bespoke roles. You will be based at the Market Place alongside colleagues specialising in children cared for, Kinship, Fostering, Virtual School and Participation. As part of a wider management system, your role will proactively further develop the service, including partnerships and networks, carrying out effective external sector engagement.

You will oversee the delivery of service provision, working closely with partners to meet statutory duties and South Tyneside Council’s outcomes for young people in care and leaving care.

What you will do:

• Lead and manage a team effectively to provide outstanding support for young people leaving care, ensuring they receive the best guidance possible.
• Develop and maintain partnerships and networks with external agencies to foster collaborations and enhance service delivery.
• Oversee statutory duties and ensure compliance with relevant legal frameworks and welfare systems.
• Support and empower your team by navigating complex situations, acting as a guiding force through welfare and legal processes.
• Collaborate and innovate within the management system to further develop the service and enhance outcomes for care-experienced individuals.

Living and working in South Tyneside offers an unbeatable quality of life with its picturesque coastal landscapes, vibrant communities and rich cultural history. It is a fantastic place to build both your career and your home. Join us in making a difference and enjoy the unique lifestyle that South Tyneside, Tyne and Wear, has to offer.