Adults Team Manager - Transitions Team

Project overview

Adults Team Manager - Transitions Team (0-25 / Young Adults)

Are you an experienced Adult Social Care Manager with a strong background in managing complex transitions for young adults preparing for adulthood?

Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council is recruiting an accomplished Adults Team Manager to lead their specialist Transitions Team. Offering a top-tier rate of £46.00 per hour, this role is ideal for a strategic and operational practice leader skilled in managing smooth pathways from Children's Services into Adult Social Care.

• Location: Dudley, West Midlands
• Authority: Dudley Metropolitan Borough Council (Adult Social Care)
• Pay Rate: £46.00 per hour (Umbrella)
• Contract: Full-Time Locum Assignment
• Working Pattern: Hybrid working arrangements available

Responsibilities

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Randstad Care acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client. Randstad Care is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merits alone.

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experience

Adults

skills

be able to manage challenging situations

• Operational Team Management: Lead, supervise, and mentor a multidisciplinary team of Social Workers and Social Care Practitioners within the Transitions Service.
• Transition Pathway Management: Oversee the assessment, planning, and transfer of care for young people aged 14-25 with complex needs, learning disabilities, autism, or physical disabilities under the Care Act 2014 and Children Act 2014 framework.
• Reflective Supervision: Deliver regular, high-quality reflective supervision, ensuring professional practice standards, risk management, and outcome-focused Care Act assessments.
• Multi-Agency Integration: Work seamlessly across Children's Services, Health, Education (EHCP processes), Housing, and voluntary sector partners to deliver holistic transition plans.
• Budget & Resource Allocation: Oversee resource allocation and commissioned care packages, ensuring high-quality, cost-effective service delivery.
• Qualifications & Registration: Recognised Social Work degree (BA/MA/DipSW) or Allied Health qualification with active Social Work England (SWE) or HCPC registration.
• Management Experience: Proven experience as a Team Manager or Assistant Team Manager within Adult Social Care, Transitions, or All-Age Disability services.
• Specialist Knowledge: In-depth understanding of the Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act (MCA/DoLS), Children & Families Act 2014, and Preparing for Adhood frameworks.
• Mobility: Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for business travel across the Dudley borough.
• 💰 Top Market Rate: Earn £46.00 per hour.
• 🌟 Impactful Remit: Drive continuous improvement in how young people transition into adult independence.
• 💻 Hybrid Flexibility: Modern hybrid working arrangements with strong senior management support.

Requirements

university

education

BA in social work

Project details

• Start: flexible
• Remote: hybrid
• Location: Dudley, West Midlands, GB
• Rate: 46-46 EUR/h