Team Manager – Leaving Care Service

Job title:

Team Manager – Leaving Care Service

Company

Nottingham City Council

Job description

Job Description:Join Us in Changing Lives and Changing Futures: Team Manager – Leaving Care ServiceLocation: Loxley House, Station Street, Nottingham, NG2 3NGContract Type: PermanentWorker Type: Hybrid Worker (Office based 3 days per week)Working hours: Full time 37 hours per weekSalary: Starting Salary is £51,356 (Level one) rising to £54,495 (Level four) per annum (pro rata for part-time) And a welcome bonus of £3,250We’ve got an exciting opportunity available for talented individuals to join our workforce – perhaps this is the opportunity you’ve been looking for? Read on to find out more…Working for Nottingham City Council has great benefits. As well as competitive pay, great leave entitlement and access to a generous pension scheme, we strive to create an innovative, inclusive and progressive work culture where everyone is supported to do and be their very best.In return, we are looking for people like you – people who are innovative, driven and committed to serving and improving Nottingham. So, if you are passionate about making a difference to the lives of those who live and work in our city, we want to hear from you.

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At Nottingham City Council, we believe that every young person leaving care deserves not just support-but opportunity, ambition, and a future filled with promise. As a Team Manager in our Leaving Care Service, you’ll be at the heart of a service that’s transforming lives and driving forward our improvement journey.A Word from Our Leadership“Having worked for Nottingham City Council for over 18 years, I can say with confidence that this is a place where passion, purpose, and people come together to make a real difference. Our Leaving Care Service is at the heart of our improvement journey, and we are deeply committed to ensuring every Care Leaver has the support, opportunities, and encouragement they need to thrive.”– Treza Mann, Service Manager for Children in CareWhy This Role MattersAs Team Manager, you’ll lead a dedicated team supporting care experienced young people aged 18+, many of whom face complex challenges including housing insecurity, limited access to education or employment, and the transition to independence. You’ll champion their voices, advocate for their rights, and ensure they receive the same care and commitment we’d want for our own children.What You’ll Do

• Lead and inspire a team of Personal Advisors and social care professionals.
• Drive forward Nottingham’s Care Leavers Strategy and Local Offer.
• Collaborate across services to deliver joined-up, trauma-informed support.
• Embed a culture of high aspiration, participation, and continuous improvement.
• Ensure compliance with statutory responsibilities and prepare for Ofsted readiness.

Our CommitmentYou’ll be based at Loxley House three days per week, working in a vibrant, supportive environment that values flexibility, wellbeing, and professional growth. You’ll also be part of a wider leadership team that shares ideas, celebrates success, and tackles challenges together.We’re proud to offer a highly competitive salary package, complemented by a generous annual leave entitlement that increases with service-up to 33 days plus public holidays. As part of our commitment to attracting and retaining talented professionals, we offer a Welcome and Retention Payment Scheme for eligible social work roles, including a £3,250 payment with clear terms and support for those who stay and grow with us. These benefits reflect our belief that those who support our care leavers deserve to feel valued, supported, and rewarded.Who We’re Looking ForWe’re seeking a passionate, experienced leader with:

• A strong background in leaving care, looked after children, or related services.
• A Social Work Qualification and registration with Social Work England
• A proven ability to lead teams through change and improvement.
• A commitment to co-production and amplifying the voices of care-experienced young people.
• The resilience, creativity, and drive to make a lasting impact.

If you’re passionate about making a real difference and working for an organisation that genuinely cares, then look no further; Nottingham City and the Leaving Care Service is the place for you. If you want to reach our for a discussion about the role please contact our Head of Service for chat:Our diversityOur Children, young people and families come from all walks of life and so do we! At Nottingham City we promote inclusion and diversity in everything we do. We welcome applications from all cultures, ethnicities, and beliefs. We particularly want to hear from you if you are from the Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic community, identify within the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender community (LGBT) and if you are Disabled – these groups of people are underrepresented in our workforce, and we’d like to reflect our local population more through our recruitment processesWe’d love you to join our amazing team!You can find the job description for this postAt Nottingham City Council we believe that work is what you do, not where you do it. We offer different working arrangements, depending on the role, including hybrid working. Further information on Worker Types and what these mean in terms of how and where you work can be found on the for applicants page.Closing Date: 5th September 2025Please note there may be occasions where we close the advert before the closing date and we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.Interviews will be held: 9th September 2025 at 4:50pmAbout Us:Thank you for your interest in working for Nottingham City Council. As one of the largest employers in Nottingham we offer a wide range of roles across a range of services. In return for your skill, drive and commitment to serving the people of Nottingham, we can help you to develop an exciting and rewarding career, with access to the following benefits.In addition to working within a great team and a competitive salary you will have access to:

• 26 days annual leave (rising to 33 days after 5 years’ service) + bank holidays with the ability to buy additional leave annually
• Access to a generous, defined benefit pension scheme offering 17.9%
• Smart Working – to support your work life balance
• Health and wellbeing benefits including access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• Discounted membership at selected local sports and fitness centres, cinema, shopping and much more!

Nottingham City Council is committed to recruiting a talented workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We are a fair and inclusive employer and welcome applications from people from all backgrounds and with different abilities. We recruit for diversity and value difference.We particularly want to hear from you if you are from Minority Ethnic communities, identify within the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer+ community (LGBTQ+) and if you are Disabled – these groups of people are underrepresented in our workforce, and we’d like to reflect our local population more through our recruitment processes.We are supportive of flexible working arrangements wherever possible and we would encourage you to discuss this with us during the selection process, should this be something you are interested in.

Expected salary

£51356 per year

Location

United Kingdom

Job date

Tue, 05 Aug 2025 23:24:31 GMT

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