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Tempting Recruitment are working alongside our client, a Local Authority, who are looking to recruit an experienced Team Manager  to join their team based in Birmingham 
  
JOB DETAILS

• PAY RATE: £32 per hour
• WORK TYPE: Temporary
• WORK PATTERN: Full Time
• LOCATION: Birmingham 

  
JOB SUMMARY
Seeking an experienced and adaptable Peripatetic Team Manager to support our Children’s Placement Service.
This is a dynamic role designed to provide leadership across teams where additional support is required. You will step into services at pace, ensuring continuity, strong oversight, and high-quality outcomes for children and young people.


JOB DESCRIPTION
The duties and responsibilities of the role will include:  

• • Provide effective leadership and management across placement services as required
  • Oversee care planning and ensure placements meet the needs of children and young people
  • Support and guide staff in high-pressure, fast-paced environments
  • Ensure timely and appropriate placement decisions
  • Maintain high standards of safeguarding, compliance, and practice
  • Work collaboratively with internal teams and partner agencies
  • Monitor performance, quality, and service delivery
  • Contribute to strategic planning and service improvement

THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE
The successful candidate will have the following skills and competencies:

• • • NVQ Level 5 (or equivalent) in a relevant field
    • Proven experience as a Team Manager within children’s services
    • Strong knowledge of Children’s Placements and care planning processes
    • Experience working in fast-paced, high-demand environments
    • Excellent leadership, decision-making, and organisational skills
    • Strong understanding of safeguarding and relevant legislation
    • Ability to manage competing priorities and deliver results at pace
    You will also demonstrate:
    
    • Flexibility to respond to changing service needs
    • Strong communication and partnership-working skills
    • Confidence in supporting teams through change and challenge

Please be advised that only candidates that have the specific skills and experiences required for this role will be shortlisted and submitted to our client for review.
HOW TO APPLY
Hit the APPLY button or contact Ellie Hibbard at Tempting Recruitment NOW.

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