About the Role As a Team Manager within the Children & Learning Service, you will lead the operational delivery of either education or social care services to achieve positive outcomes for children and families, including those with complex needs. You will ensure statutory responsibilities are met to a high standard, oversee planning and interventions, and create an environment that supports professional growth and reflective practice. This role requires strong leadership, systemic thinking, and the ability to work collaboratively across multi‑agency networks to safeguard children and promote resilience, aspiration, and potential. We are currently seeking a committed and supportive person to continue to drive and develop support for our Care leavers in Southampton City Council. As Team Manager for the Care Leavers Service you will lead a dedicated team of Personal Advisors supporting young people making the transition from care to independent adulthood. This role is pivotal in ensuring that care leavers receive consistent, high‑quality support to achieve positive outcomes in education, employment, health, and wellbeing. Essential About you:

Proven leadership and management experience, including performance oversight and team development. Strong collaborative working skills with partner agencies. Experience in recruitment, supervision, and quality assurance processes. Ability to manage budgets and comply with financial policies. High level of IT literacy, including MS Office and digital platforms. Understanding of equality, diversity, and inclusion principles.

For Social Care Services

Social Work Degree or DIPSW and registration with Social Work England. Experience managing statutory social work teams and knowledge of contextual safeguarding and youth engagement models.

For Education Services

Degree‑level education (postgraduate qualifications desirable). In‑depth knowledge of statutory frameworks for education and the SEND Code of Practice.

What We Can Offer You Salary: The salary band for this role is £59,986 – £65,222 per annum. The starting salary is £59,986 with annual progression through the salary bands. Benefits include:

Death in service benefit of 3 × salary, and optional salary sacrifice shared cost AVC (additional voluntary contribution) Generous holiday 25–31 days, based on role and service Flexible working options (role‑dependent) Family‑friendly policies – Maternity, Paternity, Adoption, Shared/Unpaid Parental Leave, Time off for Dependents Training and development, including coaching and mentoring Health and wellbeing support – Employee Assistance Programme, Menopause Pledge, Mental Health First Aiders and access to a variety of staff networks Veteran‑friendly employer with the Armed Forces Covenant Retail discounts and savings through the Southampton City Council benefits platform Discounted memberships at local sports and fitness centres Sustainable travel benefits – low emission car scheme, cycle to work, season ticket loans Employee volunteering scheme with 2 paid days leave to volunteer

Interview Information Please note that interviews are scheduled for 19th January 2026. Recruitment Contact Details Tel: 023 8083 4033 #J-18808-Ljbffr