Team Manager - Unaccompanied Asylum Seeking Team

Salary

£48,738 - £54,143 per annum (pro rata)

Type of vacancy

Fixed Term

Work pattern

Part Time

Duration (Months)

7

Hours per week

22.5

Work Base

Sir John Robinson Way, Nottingham, NG5 6DB

Working Arrangements

Hybrid

Job Description / Person Specification

Team Manager jdps.pdf – 232KB Competency FrameworkTier 5

Number of posts

1

Interview date

20 November 2026 Closing Date 18 November 2026 23:55 The Children and Families Department takes a strengths-based approach to working with each other, children, young people and families, and our partner agencies. We call this 'Our Nottinghamshire Approach'. Watch the two minute animation to learn more.

Join Nottinghamshire County Council, a dedicated team committed to making a positive impact in our community. We believe in supporting our staff and providing a nurturing environment where everyone can thrive. Together, we can create a brighter future for the children and families we serve.

We are seeking a Team Manager for our Unaccompanied Asylum Seeking Children (UASC) team. This part-time role (22.5 hours per week) is to cover maternity leave for up to 7 months, with the potential for extension. You will manage social workers and personal advisors who support unaccompanied asylum-seeking children under 18 and young people aged 16.5 to 21.

As a Team Manager, you will oversee the care of both cared-for children and care-experienced young adults, ensuring their needs are met through effective care plans, risk assessments, and pathway plans. You will collaborate with a full-time manager and multi-agency partners to provide supervision, direction, and case progression.

As a Team Manager, your responsibilities will include:

• Lead and Manage: Supervise social workers and personal advisors, ensuring high-quality support for unaccompanied asylum-seeking children and young adults.
• Oversee Care Plans: Monitor and progress incoming referrals, care plans, risk assessments, and progression of asylum claims.
• Facilitate Transitions: Support young people in their transition into adulthood, including age assessments and human rights assessments as required.
• Collaborate: Work alongside multi-agency partners to ensure comprehensive support for our young people.
• Provide Direction: Offer supervision and guidance to your team, fostering a supportive and effective working environment.

To excel in this role, you should possess:

• Professional Qualification: A relevant social work qualification (e.g., Social Work Degree, DipSW, or equivalent).
• Experience: Min 2 years post qualifying experience
• Knowledge: Strong understanding of UASC, exploitation issues, and care for and leaving care experiences.

We are looking for candidates who demonstrate:

• Empathy and Compassion: A genuine desire to support vulnerable children and young adults.
• Leadership: Ability to inspire and motivate a team, fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement.
• Problem-Solving: Strong analytical skills to assess situations and implement effective solutions.
• Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills to engage with young people, families, and multi-agency partners.

At Nottinghamshire County Council, we offer:

• A Place to Belong: Join a friendly, inclusive workplace where everyone is valued.
• Professional Development: Opportunities for training and career advancement to help you grow in your role.
• Flexible Working: Enjoy a work-life balance that suits your needs.
• Generous Leave: Benefit from a supportive leave policy to ensure your well-being.

Don’t miss out on this opportunity to make a real difference in the lives of young people in our community. If you are passionate about supporting unaccompanied asylum-seeking children and young adults, we want to hear from you! Apply now to join Nottinghamshire County Council and be there for your community when they need you most.

For an informal discussion about this opportunity please contact Sarah Bostock on 01158040061 or by email sarah.bostock@nottscc.gov.uk.This post is also available as a secondment opportunity to existing Nottinghamshire County Council employees. You must seek approval from your line manager before applying.Appointment to this post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Nottinghamshire County Council strives to ensure that it goes beyond the requirements of the Equalities Act and prides itself on being accredited as a Disability Confident Leader Organisation.

Under the Disability Confident scheme (formerly known as the Guaranteed Interview Scheme) we would like to ensure applicants with disabilities are offered an interview if they meet the minimum criteria for a job. Please let us know if this is something you would like to be considered for.

A job share scheme is available for all full-time posts: both permanent and temporary, unless otherwise stated.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and we expect all staff to share this commitment and undergo appropriate checks.

Nottinghamshire County Council strongly encourages applications from all candidates from different walks of life, irrespective of gender, marital status, disability, race, religion, belief, pregnancy and maternity status, age or sexual orientation.