Lead Social Work Manager, Child Protection Team

Randstad Care AS; Newcastle upon Tyne; Sur place; GBP 42 000 - 59 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Newcastle City Council is seeking an experienced Social Work Manager to lead a team within its statutory Child Protection Service. You will oversee operational management, safeguarding practice, and ensure high-quality interventions for children and families with complex protection needs across Newcastle.

The role requires strong leadership, robust decision-making, and the ability to supervise and develop staff within a busy, multi-agency environment, working closely with health, police, and

Qualifications

• Recognised social work qualification and active registration with Social Work England.
• Experience leading a team in statutory child protection services.
• Strong risk assessment and decision-making abilities.

Responsabilités

• Provide operational management, line supervision, and performance management to a team of social workers.
• Maintain robust decision-making and quality assurance on complex child protection cases.
• Drive high standards of practice in safeguarding and statutory responsibilities.
• Conduct reflective supervision, performance reviews, and caseload management.
• Collaborate with multi-agency partners to deliver coordinated support.

Connaissances

Risk management

Court processes

Reflective supervision

Quality assurance

Formation

Social Work qualification (Degree/DipSW/CQSW)

Description du poste

Newcastle City Council is seeking an experienced Social Work Manager to lead a team within its statutory Child Protection Service. You will oversee operational management, safeguarding practice, and ensure high-quality interventions for children and families with complex protection needs across Newcastle.

The role requires strong leadership, robust decision-making, and the ability to supervise and develop staff within a busy, multi-agency environment, working closely with health, police, and