Team Manager - Unaccompanied Asylum Seeking Children and Care Leavers at ESPO

, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

07 May, 26

Salary

53826.0

Posted On

06 Feb, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Social Work Qualification, Supervising Staff, Trauma Informed Practice, Performance Management, Safeguarding, Asylum Processes, Children Act 1989, Working Together 2015, Children and Social Work Act 2017, Driving Positive Change, Equality, Diversity, Inclusion

Industry

Retail Office Equipment

Description

Organisation: Leicestershire County Council Work Location: County Hall, Glenfield, LE3 8RA Salary: Grade 13 – £49,221 - £53,826 per annum (pro rata for part-time) Working Hours: 37 hours per week Contract Type: Permanent Closing Date: 11th February 2026 Interview Date(s): 13th February 2026 About the Role There is an opportunity to join the Unaccompanied Asylum-Seeking Care Leavers Team, we currently have an opportunity for a Team Manager role within our Service: You will lead a dynamic team of Personal Advisors and a Senior Practitioner, in supporting our young people’s transition into independence. We are a compassionate and kind service, and this will shine through in your decision making and management of the Team. We are looking for a person who has had experience of working with young people leaving care and knowledge of the asylum processes, Trauma informed practice and decision making, experience of supervising staff and safeguarding experience and knowledge. An enhanced with barred list DBS check is required for this post. For information on our approach to the recruitment of ex-offenders, please see our policy statement. About You To apply for this post, you must be able to evidence in your application how you meet the following criteria: Professional Social Work Qualification; Relevant Degree or equivalent; Evidence of continued learning and development; Professional Body Membership Substantial post qualifying experience of working with children and families; Experience of supervising/managing staff/Social Work students Demonstrate the ability to work and support staff in delivering a trauma informed approach when supporting our Care Experienced Young People Ability to apply quality standards in performance management to improve staff performance and outcomes for children and young people Good working knowledge of supporting unaccompanied young people and immigration processes and experience of working with the Home Office and Immigration processes; Knowledge of relevant guidance and regulation including the Children Act 1989, Working Together 2015, Children and Social Work Act 2017, etc. Experience and knowledge of performance management and how to drive performance to achieve improved outcomes for young people Experience of driving positive change with staff and supporting purposeful practice. You must also have an understanding of, and commitment to, equality, diversity and inclusion. In addition, we expect you to share our commitment to our values and will ask you to evidence when you have demonstrated them as part of the interview process. Reasonable adjustments will be considered for applicants with a disability. We are a Disability Confident Employer. Interested in Flexible Working? We are open to discussions about flexible working, which may include part time working, job sharing, term-time working, flexible start and finish times, and hybrid working, depending on the requirements of the role and the service. If you would like to discuss the possible flexible working options that might be applicable to this role, please contact the person named below. For more information or an informal discussion, please contact: Mandeep Sandhu Gritton – Service Manager Telephone: 01163751341 To contact me by email, please click here . How to Apply At Leicestershire County Council we’re looking for top talent from all walks of life. Whoever you are, wherever you’re from, and whatever your background - we care about what you bring to our organisation, not just what’s on your CV. That’s why we’ve designed a recruitment process that’s fair, accessible, and focused on potential. And with benefits that support people at every age and stage of life, we make sure you can thrive - both personally and professionally. If you share our passion to make a difference for the people of Leicestershire, we’d love to hear from you. Click the apply button to submit your application, ensuring that you upload a supporting statement that explains how you meet the criteria listed in the ‘About You’ section above. Without this information, we won’t be able to assess your suitability for the role, and your application will be rejected. For tips on how to write your statement, see the How to Apply section on our career site. We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. If you have any technical issues when trying to apply for this post or you want to request an application pack in an alternative format, please contact our Employee Service Centre by telephoning 0300 3030222 (select option 2) or raising a ticket via our online portal: https://emss.org.uk/support. By applying for this post, you agree to our Terms and Conditions. About Leicestershire County Council At Leicestershire County Council, we're committed to making a real difference in people's lives. Our aim is to work with communities and partners to deliver public services that make Leicestershire the best possible place to live and work for everyone. Our employees play a key role in supporting this goal and helping us deliver the vital services we provide to the people of Leicestershire. Whether you're starting your career or looking for your next challenge, you'll find a place with us where your ideas are valued, and your work has purpose. For further information on what it’s like to work for us and the benefits we offer, please refer to the following: Our Recruitment Process Our Organisational Values Our Employee Benefits Working for Us

Responsibilities

You will lead a dynamic team of Personal Advisors and a Senior Practitioner, supporting young people's transition into independence. The role requires compassionate decision-making and effective management of the team.