Job Description

Are you driven to make a real difference in the lives of children and young people with complex needs? This is a rare opportunity to join Dorset Council's Birth to Settled Adulthood (B2SA) Service, where we work with individuals aged 0-25 and their families to help them live safe, fulfilled lives--and support their journey into adulthood.

About the role

We're looking for an experienced and motivated Team Manager to lead our Chesil locality team. You'll manage a team of 6-8 staff who work directly with disabled children and young people. Your responsibilities will include:


keeping children safe and ensuring their voices are heard supporting families through timely, practical help, including access to Short Breaks working closely with SEND services, transition teams and Adults' services to plan for adult life providing reflective supervision and team development, with strong support from Service Managers

What we're looking for

You'll bring leadership experience, a strong understanding of children's social care, and a passion for integrated working. We're looking for someone who can drive change, embed innovative practice and help shape a positive, inclusive culture across the wider Integrated Care System.

About the service

B2SA is part of our Children's Directorate but works closely across both Children's and Adults' services using a matrix management approach. We're taking a phased approach to integration:


Phase 1focuses on aligning social care practice across Children's and Adults' services Phase 2aims to strengthen links with health partners for a joined-up experience for families

This integrated way of working is key to ensuring smoother transitions, stronger relationships and better outcomes for those we support.

Why Dorset?

help lead a service that's transforming lives work alongside a committed, supportive team shape policy and practice across Children's and Adults' services

If you're ready to lead change and champion better outcomes for children and young people, we'd love to hear from you.




If you would like to have a further discussion please contact Pru Caldwell-McGee, Service Manager, on 01305 228569.



This is full time role at 37 hours per week.



This post requires significant travel. You must have a vehicle (or transport we deem suitable) available for use as needed.



This post involves working with children and/or vulnerable adults and/or having access to significant information about them. It will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service check. See our policy on the employment of ex-offenders.



See our policy on safeguarding children and young people.



See our adult safeguarding policy.



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You must:


have a degree in social work or equivalent be registered with Social Work England * be able to fulfil the travel requirements of the post