Team Manager

Directorate - Adult Care, Housing and Public Health

Permanent, full time, 37 hours per week

If you are looking to make the move to Rotherham, subject to qualifying conditions, relocation support of up to £8,000, may be available. Further information is available on our Adult Social Care recruitment site, see the link below.

We are always delighted to receive applications from talented candidates, and we know you don’t want to wait too long to hear back from us - so we are committed to actively reviewing applications as they arrive and will be in touch to arrange interviews with suitable candidates as soon as possible.

Now is the time to come and work for Rotherham Council’s Adult Social Care. For more information about Rotherham Adult Social Care jobs, please visit:https://www.rotherham.gov.uk/adults-social-care-jobs

An exciting opportunity has become available for a Team Manager in the Preparing for Adulthood team in Rotherham Adult Social Care.

At Rotherham, we believe that every young person should be supported to move into adulthood with ambition, purpose and opportunity. We are looking for an exceptional Team Manager to lead our Preparing for Adulthood Team, driving high-quality transition planning and ensuring young people and their families experience a seamless journey into adult life.

This is an exciting opportunity to manage a specialist team at the heart of our partnership between Children's and Adult Services. You will champion a culture where aspirations come first, where young people are supported to achieve independence, develop meaningful relationships, access employment and education opportunities, and build lives connected to their communities.

About the Team

Our Preparing for Adulthood Team works with young people from the age of 14 onwards who are likely to require support from Adult Social Care.

The team has a unique and influential role in supporting young people, families and professionals to plan positively for adulthood and ensure that transitions are proactive, coordinated and focused on outcomes rather than services.

We are ambitious for our young people and believe they should have the same opportunities as everyone else to:

• Live independently and safely.
• Develop friendships and relationships.
• Access employment, education and training.
• Participate in their communities.
• Have choice and control over their lives.
• Achieve their goals and aspirations.

This is an area of practice that is continually evolving, offering exciting opportunities to innovate, influence system-wide change and improve outcomes for future generations of young people in Rotherham.

About the Role

You will provide leadership to a skilled and committed team, creating an environment where professional curiosity, innovation and strengths-based practice thrive. You will support practitioners to work creatively with young people and families, ensuring plans are built around aspirations, outcomes and opportunities rather than limitations.

You will play a key role in strengthening partnerships across Children's Social Care, SEND Services, Education, Health and Adult Social Care, helping to remove barriers and create pathways that support young people to flourish as adults.

About You

You will be a registered Social Worker with substantial experience within Adult Social Care and a strong understanding of Children’s legislation and transition practice.

You will bring:

• Strong and inspirational leadership skills.
• Experience of developing and supporting high-performing teams.
• A passion for strengths-based, relationship-focused practice.
• The ability to build credibility and influence across organisational boundaries.
• Experience of managing complexity, risk and change.
• A commitment to continuous improvement and innovation.
• A genuine belief in the potential of young people and their families.

You will have a comprehensive understanding of the legislative and policy framework that underpins preparing for adulthood and transition work, including:

• Care Act 2014.
• Children Act 1989 and 2004.
• Children and Families Act 2014.
• SEND Code of Practice.
• Mental Capacity Act 2005.
• Working Together to Safeguard Children.
• Safeguarding Adults Procedures.
• Continuing Healthcare Framework.
• Education, Health and Care Plan processes.
• National Preparing for Adulthood principles and pathways.

Why Join Us?

Rotherham is on an exciting journey to transform Adult Social Care and strengthen how we support young people moving into adulthood.

This is a rare opportunity to shape a service that genuinely changes lives, working alongside passionate colleagues who are ambitious for the people they serve.

In return, we offer:

• A supportive and progressive leadership culture.
• Opportunities to influence strategic development and service transformation.
• Professional development and career progression.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• A comprehensive employee benefits package.
• The opportunity to make a lasting impact on the lives of young people, families and communities across Rotherham.

Want to Talk to Us?

For an informal and confidential discussion about this opportunity, please contact:

Emma Fitzpatrick, Service Manager, emma.fitzpatrick@rotherham.gov.uk

This post involves working with children/ adults and therefore if successful you will be required to apply for a disclosure of criminal records check at an enhanced level. Further information about the Disclosure Scheme can be found at www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check

Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.

Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council is committed to encouraging equality, diversity and inclusion among our workforce, and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative of all sections of society and our customers, and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. As a Disability Confident employer, we will ensure that a fair and proportionate number of disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for this position will be offered an interview. For further information, please visit our website.