Team Manager - Leaving Care & Semi-Independent Services

We're recruiting on behalf of a respected provider of Semi-Independent Supported Accommodation for young people and are seeking an experienced Team Manager to lead a busy Leaving Care service. About the Role As Team Manager, you'll lead and support a team of Support Workers, ensuring high-quality, person-centred support is delivered across the service. This is a hands-on management position, combining operational leadership, safeguarding, quality assurance and relationship management. You'll be based in the office Monday-Friday (9.00am-5.30pm) but will also regularly visit supported accommodation properties, meet with young people, supervise staff and work closely with local authorities and partner agencies. We're looking for someone who: '14; Social Work England (SWE) registration is preferred. '14; Has experience managing or supervising teams within Leaving Care, Supported Accommodation or Children's Services. '14; Understands the importance of KPIs, performance management and service delivery. '14; Has strong commercial awareness and can balance excellent outcomes with efficient service management. '14; Is confident delegating work, motivating teams and managing Support Workers. '14; Can work on their own initiative, solve problems and think outside the box. '14; Has excellent safeguarding knowledge and understands the needs of vulnerable young people. '14; Is organised, proactive and enjoys building positive relationships with commissioners and partner agencies. Key Responsibilities * Managing and supervising a team of Support Workers. * Delegating workloads and ensuring high standards of support. * Visiting supported accommodation properties and young people. * Monitoring KPIs, audits, compliance and service quality. * Supporting safeguarding, investigations and risk management. * Liaising with social workers, commissioners and external professionals. * Supporting recruitment, induction, supervision and staff development. * Driving continuous improvement across the service. Salary £35,000-£45,000 depending on experience