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Job Posted: 9 hours ago
Salary: £ 41.42 - 41.42 / Hour
Job Type: Contract
Location: Birmingham
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Team Manager – UASC Service (Locum Cover)
Birmingham Children’s Trust
Full-time | Temporary | Competitive rate | Hybrid working available
Description
Birmingham Children’s Trust is seeking an experienced and committed Team Manager to join our Unaccompanied Asylum-Seeking Children (UASC) service on a locum basis to provide sickness cover. This is a fantastic opportunity to step into a rewarding leadership role, supporting a team that works with some of the most vulnerable young people in our care.
As Team Manager, you will lead a dedicated group of Personal Advisors and oversee Duty operations to ensure high-quality support and planning for young people leaving care. You’ll work within a service that upholds restorative practice, relationship-based working, and a strong safeguarding culture.
Responsibilities
Lead and manage a team of Personal Advisors delivering high-quality support for UASC and care-experienced young people.
Oversee the day-to-day duty rota, ensuring all referrals and safeguarding concerns are responded to effectively and within statutory timeframes.
Provide reflective supervision, support professional development, and drive performance within the team.
Maintain oversight of pathway plans, ensuring they are young-person centred and promote independence.
Collaborate with internal and external partners, including immigration services, health, education, and housing.
Ensure compliance with statutory responsibilities under the Children Act 1989, Leaving Care Guidance, and relevant UASC legislation.
Champion the voice of the young person and promote equality, inclusion, and trauma-informed approaches.Requirements
Qualified Social Worker, registered with Social Work England.
Proven management or senior practice experience in children’s social care.
Experience working with children in care, care leavers, or UASC is highly desirable.
Excellent knowledge of safeguarding, risk assessment, and legislative frameworks.
Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills.
Ability to promote a culture of accountability, quality, and continuous improvement.How to Apply
If you are interested, please call Chris Richardson on (phone number removed) or email your CV to (url removed).
If this role isn’t right for you, but you know someone who would be a great fit, refer them and receive a £350 referral bonus.
The benefits of working with SCS:
A dedicated social work consultant
£350 referral bonus
Nationwide coverage of exclusive social work roles
Payroll twice a week
PAYE & Ltd options
£250 annual training budget + free online CPD
Annual loyalty schemes & bonuses
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