Assistant Team Manager

TipTopJob; Newcastle upon Tyne; Hybrid; GBP 46,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Accessible parking

Excellent transport links

Pool car scheme

NHS car fleet scheme

Vivup discounts

Discounts at major retailers

Job summary

Newcastle Fostering Service is inviting applications for an Assistant Team Manager in the Placement Resource Team. You will oversee accommodation searches, matching activities and critical decisions prioritising children’s safety and wellbeing.

The role includes day-to-day leadership, staff supervision, and deputising for the Team Manager when needed. You must hold a recognised social work qualification and be registered with Social Work England, with at least three years post-qualifying

Qualifications

• Hold a recognised social work qualification.
• Be registered with Social Work England.
• Have at least three years post-qualifying experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee accommodation searches and linking/matching activities for placements.
• Provide day-to-day leadership and professional guidance within Placement Resource Team.
• Supervise staff and contribute to service development; deputise for the Team Manager when required.
• Support flexible hours and hybrid/onsite working to meet children and carers’ needs.

Skills

Social work leadership

Trauma-informed practice

Direct work with children

Education

Recognised social work qualification

Registered with Social Work England

Three years post-qualifying experience

Job description

• Pool car scheme
• NHS car fleet scheme

Location: Newcastle Upon Tyne

Salary: A GBP 46,142 : A GBP 49,282 per annum (pay award pending)

Vacancy Type: Permanent, Full Time (37 hours per week)

Newcastle Fostering Service is excited to invite applications for the new role of Assistant Team Manager within our Placement Resource Team. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a service that is ambitious for children, committed to high:quality practice, and passionate about securing the right homes for every young person who needs one.

About The Role

As Assistant Team Manager, you will play a key part in ensuring children and carers receive the best possible service. Working closely with Placement Officers, Supervising Social Workers, colleagues across Childrens Services, and partners in commissioning and independent provider teams, you will help oversee:

• Accommodation searches
• Linking and matching activities
• Decision:making that prioritises childrens needs, safety, and wellbeing

You will also support the Team Manager by providing day:to:day leadership, advice, and professional guidance. This includes supervising staff, contributing to service development, and deputising for the Team Manager when required. The role may involve some unsociable hours, and a flexible approach is essential to meet the needs of children and carers.

About You

, you must:

• Hold a recognised social work qualification
• Be registered with Social Work England
• Have at least three years post:qualifying experience

You Will Bring

Strong knowledge of current legislation, guidance, and best practice

Well:developed skills in direct work with children and carers

A trauma:informed and restorative approach to practice We particularly welcome applications from those with experience in fostering, placement work, or accommodation:based services

A Culture Where You Can Thrive

Our values are simple but powerful: Be safe. Be heard. Be innovative. Be supported.

We want Newcastle to be a place where people enjoy coming to work, where you feel able to talk openly when things are difficult, where your ideas matter, and where youre encouraged to grow. We invest in our people because we want them to stay, progress, and build long:term careers with us.

Flexibility That Works for Real Life

We know that great social work happens when people have balance, space, and trust. Thats why we offer:

While many employers are pushing for a return to the office, we continue to recognise the value of working from home. Which means hybrid working that genuinely works : not just in name, meaning the freedom to avoid the rush hour or do the school run.

The ability to carry over up to one weeks worth of flexi with an allowance of two days a month to take off.

A culture that recognises youre a whole person, not just an employee.

A Connected, Supportive Workplace

Our team is based at the Newcastle Civic Centre, a modern, collaborative space designed to support meaningful relationships and team connection.

Youll Also Benefit From

• Accessible parking
• Excellent transport links
• Pool car scheme
• NHS car fleet scheme

Benefits That Make a Real Difference

We want you to feel valued, not just in your work, but in your everyday life. Through our benefits package, youll have access to:

Benefits

• Vivup discounts, including savings at major supermarkets
• 5 off B and Q
• A GBP 12.50 spa days at the Crowne Plaza
• Discounted gym memberships
• 10 off Mr Mulligans
• A wide range of wellbeing, lifestyle, and financial support offers Its all part of creating a workplace where you feel appreciated, supported, and part of something bigger.

We recognise that this role involves sensitive and sometimes emotionally demanding work relating to racism and inequity. You will be supported through reflective spaces, supervision and team:based support tailored to your needs

If you feel you are a suitable candidate an