Team Manager – Young Persons Team

Job Description

Job Title: Team Manager – Young Persons Team
Specialism: Children’s Services
Location: Knowsley, UK
Salary: £342.43 Per Day
Type: Ongoing / Full Time

We are seeking an experienced Team Manager to join the Young Persons Team based in Knowsley. This is an excellent opportunity for a confident and experienced leader to oversee a dedicated team supporting looked after young people aged 14–18. The successful candidate will provide effective leadership, promote high standards of practice, and ensure positive outcomes for young people through strong partnership working and effective case management.

Perks and Benefits

• Hybrid Working: Flexible working arrangements with a minimum of three office days per week.
• Supportive Leadership: Join a collaborative management team committed to high-quality practice and continuous improvement.
• Professional Development: Access opportunities to further develop leadership skills and professional knowledge.
• Collaborative Team Environment: Lead an experienced team of Social Workers and Advanced Practitioners dedicated to achieving positive outcomes.
• Meaningful Work: Make a lasting impact by supporting young people as they transition into adulthood.

What You Will Do

• Provide leadership, supervision, and operational management to the Young Persons Team.
• Oversee a team delivering services to looked after young people aged 14–18.
• Support high-quality pathway planning and transition planning for young people preparing for adulthood.
• Oversee assessments involving 16+ homeless young people and Unaccompanied Asylum-Seeking Children (UASC).
• Promote effective safeguarding practice, including an understanding of contextual safeguarding and risks outside the home.
• Ensure statutory responsibilities, performance standards, and timescales are consistently achieved.
• Work collaboratively with partner agencies to deliver coordinated support for young people.
• Monitor case quality, provide professional guidance, and promote continuous improvement across the service.
• Support the development of staff through regular supervision, coaching, and performance management.

Essential Requirements

• Degree in Social Work or equivalent recognised qualification.
• Registered with Social Work England.
• Significant post-qualification experience within Children’s Social Care.
• Previous experience managing or supervising social work teams.
• Experience working with Looked After Children, Pathway Planning, Transitions, UASC, and 16+ Homeless Assessments.
• Strong knowledge of children’s legislation, safeguarding, and statutory guidance.
• Understanding of contextual safeguarding and risks affecting young people outside the family home.
• Excellent leadership, communication, organisational, and decision-making skills.

Why Knowsley?

Knowsley offers an opportunity to lead a dedicated Young Persons Team focused on improving outcomes for looked after young people. With hybrid working, a supportive leadership structure, and a strong commitment to high-quality practice, this role provides an excellent environment for experienced managers seeking their next opportunity.

Working with Ardent Social

At Ardent Social, we are committed to connecting experienced social work professionals with exceptional opportunities across the UK. We provide a transparent, supportive, and professional recruitment experience, helping you find roles that match your skills and career aspirations.

Apply today to join the Young Persons Team in Knowsley and take the next step in your leadership career with Ardent Social.