Team Manager - Lead an Outstanding Leaving Care Service

Requirements:

• Social Work Qualification
• Social Work England Registration
• Management/Supervisory experience within Social Work teams
• Looked after Children, Leaving Care

NonStop's client, a Local Authority in South London, is looking for Team Manager who can join their Leaving Care Team recognized by Ofsted with a recent rating of "Good" overall and an "Outstanding" in leadership. Join us as we continue to build a best-in-class Leaving Care Service that is committed to exceptional standards, low caseloads, and trauma-informed practices.

About the Role
As Team Manager, you'll lead a dedicated team within our 16+ Leaving Care Service, prioritizing relationship-based support. This fully permanent, stable service is known for low caseloads, allowing a strong focus on each young person's unique needs and goals. You'll guide a passionate team of Social Workers and Young Person Advisors, collaborating closely to help young people achieve independence.

Why Join join this service?

• Outstanding Leadership & Vision: Work within a forward-thinking council praised by Ofsted for leadership excellence.
• Holistic Support & Strong Partnerships: Collaborate with key partners such as Police, Health, Education, Probation, Housing, and Adult Social Care to ensure wraparound support for young people.
• Specialized Mental Health & ETE Support: Access in-house expertise in mental health and Education, Training, and Employment (ETE) interventions, empowering you and your team to deliver comprehensive care.
• Young Person-Centered Programs: Benefit from a co-located participation team that runs the Care Leaver Forum and group work programs, putting young people's voices at the heart of service design.
• Professional Growth & Wellbeing: With innovative group supervision and trauma training for all Leaving Care Team staff, prioritizes both staff development and wellbeing.

You will be a qualified and registered social worker, with a proven track record of successfully managing a team or you may be looking for your first move into management.

For further information on the role, please send your CV in a Microsoft Word format to Jessel on ##### or give me a ring on 0207 940 2100 Ext #####.