Childrens Team Manager – Unaccompanied Asylum Seeking Children’s Service – #OR105871

Job Description

Birmingham Children’s Trust is seeking an experienced Childrens Team Manager to lead the Unaccompanied Asylum Seeking Children’s (UASC) Service, based in Aston, Birmingham (B6 4DU). This is a varied and meaningful leadership role at the heart of a specialist service supporting some of the most vulnerable children and young people.

You will lead a team of seven staff — including social workers, senior social workers, senior practitioners, and social work support staff — providing reflective supervision, evidence-based auditing, and robust performance management. You will hold accountability for the team’s operational plan, setting high and measurable standards of practice and ensuring services are delivered within budget.

Key responsibilities include overseeing child-centred casework in compliance with legislative, regulatory, and statutory guidance; promoting and safeguarding children’s welfare as the cornerstone of all service delivery; managing case allocation; and fostering effective partnership working with relevant agencies.

Essential requirements: DipSW or equivalent social work qualification; current registration with Social Work England; significant post-qualifying experience including supervision of social workers and/or students; a proven track record of managing change and service improvement; and experience of regulatory inspection processes.

This is a locum position paying £30.41–£41.42 per hour via Prism, starting 29 June 2026. To find out more or to apply, please get in touch with the team today.

What’s on offer:

* Excellent, competitive pay rates – paid weekly
* Supportive management team with approachable, experienced leaders
* A desirable location with great transport links
* A stable, well-resourced, and encouraging working environment

Why join Semester.co.uk?

* Free ongoing CPD and training opportunities to enhance your skills
* Competitive rates of pay with prompt, reliable payments through our in-house payroll
* Enhanced DBS processing included
* Dedicated, friendly consultant offering tailored support
* Access to a wide range of opportunities in your chosen location

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