Contract
Social Work Team Manager - Leaving Care | Bournemouth
Caritas Recruitment
Bournemouth
Posted: 02 September 2026 (Yesterday)
Closing date: 02 October 2026
Ref: 225557851
Team Manager - Leaving Care
Please note that only Social Work England Registered Social Workers with Right to Work in the UK will be considered for this role, please do not apply if you are not a SWE Registered Social Worker who has the Right to Work in the UK.
Caritas Recruitment is seeking an experienced Team Manager to lead a Care Experienced Young People''s Team within Children''s Social Care.
This is an excellent opportunity to manage a dedicated team supporting young people aged 16+ as they prepare for independence and navigate adulthood. The service works with care experienced young people to ensure they have the support, guidance and opportunities needed to achieve positive outcomes in education, employment, housing, health and financial independence.
About the Team
The Care Experienced Young People''s Team supports young people from age 16 onwards, helping them plan for their transition into adulthood and providing ongoing support after they leave care. The team remains involved until the young person reaches 21 years of age, or longer where they continue in education.
As Team Manager, you will provide strong leadership, oversight and operational management to ensure high-quality services are delivered to young people, supporting them to achieve successful and sustainable independence.
Requirements
- Social Work England registration
- Proven management experience within Children''s Social Care
- Experience working with care experienced young people and leaving care services
- Strong knowledge of relevant legislation, policies and best practice
- Essential car user
- Access to your own vehicle
- Full-time availability
- Ideally locally based
Pay Rates
- PAYE: -35.86 per hour
- Umbrella: -45.92 per hour (-44.34 + -1.58 HPIL)
For more information on this role or for a discussion about Social Work opportunities across England and Wales please contact Gemma at Caritas Recruitment - (url removed) / (phone number removed)
Caritas Recruitment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
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