Team Manager - Unaccompanied Asylum Seeking Team

Join Nottinghamshire County Council, a dedicated team committed to making a positive impact in our community. We believe in supporting our staff and providing a nurturing environment where everyone can thrive. Together, we can create a brighter future for the children and families we serve.

We are seeking a Team Manager for our Unaccompanied Asylum Seeking Children (UASC) team. This part-time role (22.5 hours per week) is to cover maternity leave for up to 7 months, with the potential for extension. You will manage social workers and personal advisors who support unaccompanied asylum-seeking children under 18 and young people aged 16.5 to 21.

As a Team Manager, you will oversee the care of both cared-for children and care-experienced young adults, ensuring their needs are met through effective care plans, risk assessments, and pathway plans. You will collaborate with a full-time manager and multi-agency partners to provide supervision, direction, and case progression.

As a Team Manager, your responsibilities will include

• Lead and Manage: Supervise social workers and personal advisors, ensuring high-quality support for unaccompanied asylum-seeking children and young adults.
• Oversee Care Plans: Monitor and progress incoming referrals, care plans, risk assessments, and progression of asylum claims.
• Facilitate Transitions: Support young people in their transition into adulthood, including age assessments and human rights assessments as required.
• Collaborate: Work alongside multi-agency partners to ensure comprehensive support for our young people.
• Provide Direction: Offer supervision and guidance to your team, fostering a supportive and effective working environment.

To excel in this role, you should possess

• Professional Qualification: A relevant social work qualification (e.g., Social Work Degree, DipSW, or equivalent).
• Experience: Min 2 years post qualifying experience 
• Knowledge: Strong understanding of UASC, exploitation issues, and care for and leaving care experiences.

We are looking for candidates who demonstrate

• Empathy and Compassion: A genuine desire to support vulnerable children and young adults.
• Leadership: Ability to inspire and motivate a team, fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement.
• Problem-Solving: Strong analytical skills to assess situations and implement effective solutions.
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills to engage with young people, families, and multi-agency partners.

At Nottinghamshire County Council, we offer

• A Place to Belong: Join a friendly, inclusive workplace where everyone is valued.
• Professional Development: Opportunities for training and career advancement to help you grow in your role.
• Flexible Working: Enjoy a work-life balance that suits your needs.
• Generous Leave: Benefit from a supportive leave policy to ensure your well-being.

Don’t miss out on this opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of young people in our community. If you are passionate about supporting unaccompanied asylum-seeking children and young adults, we want to hear from you! Apply now to join Nottinghamshire County Council and be there for your community when they need you most.