Team Manager Care Leavers Team
About Us:
Connect2Dorset is a managed service agency owned by Dorset Council providing temporary, contract and interim opportunities into the Council. Our service is built on our values of ethical, trustworthy, and caring, and 50% of our profits are returned directly to Dorset Council for investment in frontline services.
Team Manager 'Care Leavers Team'
Location: Weymouth, Dorset
Hours: 30 hours per week Hybrid /Remote working
Purpose of the Role
To lead and manage the Care Leavers Team, ensuring high-quality support is provided to young people aged 16-25 as they transition from care to independent adulthood. The role is responsible for delivering positive outcomes in accommodation, education, employment, health, and wellbeing, while meeting statutory responsibilities.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead, supervise, and support Personal Advisers and team members.
- Oversee pathway planning and support services for care leavers.
- Ensure safeguarding concerns are identified and managed appropriately.
- Promote Dorset Council's Corporate Parenting responsibilities.
Essential Requirements
- Qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England.
- Significant experience working with children in care and care leavers.
- Experience of supervising or managing staff.
- Strong knowledge of safeguarding, leaving care legislation, and Corporate Parenting principles.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and partnership-working skills.
Key Competencies
- Leadership and Team Management
- Safeguarding
- Corporate Parenting
Connect2Dorset is a trading style of Dorset & Kent Commercial Services LLP - A joint venture between Dorset Council & Commercial Services Kent Ltd. Connect2Dorset is an equal opportunities Employment Agency & Business. It positively encourages applications from all suitably qualified and eligible candidates.
