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Team Manager – Children in Care Location: Birmingham, West Midlands Pay Rate: £41.42 per hour (Umbrella) Contract: Temporary Hours: Full-time We are seeking an experienced and committed Children’s Social Care Team Manager to join a busy Children in Care Service in Birmingham. You will lead, support and develop a team of social workers, ensuring high-quality practice, effective care planning and positive outcomes for children and young people in care and those subject to care proceedings. Key Responsibilities * Lead, manage and coach a team of social workers. * Oversee care planning and permanence planning for children in care. * Promote trauma-informed and relationship-based practice. * Maintain high standards of safeguarding, practice quality and performance. * Support social workers with complex cases and child-centred decision-making. * Work collaboratively with families, professionals and partner agencies. * Monitor team performance and use management information to drive improvement. * Promote an aspirational, supportive and accountable team culture. * Ensure practice complies with legislation, regulations and best-practice standards. About You * Qualified Social Worker with relevant management experience. * Proven experience in Children in Care / Looked After Children services. * Strong leadership, coaching and people-management skills. * Good knowledge of safeguarding, care planning and relevant legislation. * Excellent organisation, communication and decision-making skills. * Resilient and able to manage a demanding workload. * Ability to work effectively with children, families and multi-agency partners. Mandatory: Must have a UK Passport or a Full Right to Work in the UK Apply now for the opportunity to lead a dedicated team and help improve outcomes for children and young people across Birmingham. For more information, contact Natasha Haddon