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Deputy Team Manager, UASC Service, Merseyside
Pertemps are recruiting for a qualified and experienced Deputy Team Manager to join the Unaccompanied Asylum-Seeking Children Service.

The postholder will support a high-performance culture within the team, with consistent good practice across the team. They will actively support the team manager in decision making, chairing meetings and actively working in partnership with partners/multi-agencies, particularly Housing, Health and Education, to be able to advocate for young people to secure the access to the services that they need. The postholder will also support all recruitment, induction, training and effective supervision of all team members, championing professional career development.

Initial 3-4 weeks, full-time on-site requirement for induction and training, then at least 3 varied days per week on site, so the ideal candidate must live locally.

Role requirements:

Must have a proven track record as a Deputy Team Manager in Safeguarding/Permanence and be confident in the application of all legal proceedings and legal frameworks, with a robust understanding of young people’s whole journey through the care system.
Must be experienced in promoting stable placements and implement positive long-term change and improvements, supporting with clear pathway planning
SWE registeredIf this sounds like the role for you, please contact Aishah Hassan on
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This is an agency post and Pertemps can offer you:

A Dedicated consultant who has access to all roles across the UK and is available for you to speak to
An easy registration process (all done online)
Referral schemes and incentives
Ongoing compliance managed for you
Prompt and reliable payroll and lots moreWe recruit across all areas of Qualified Social Work. If you are a Social Worker and this isn’t the role for you, contact us about other roles including IRO, BIA, MASH, LAC Children’s Social Work, Adult Social Work, Service Manager, Head of Service, Team Manager and Assistant Team Manager