Lead Social Work Team Manager

North East Combined Authority; Hexham; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days annual leave

Local Government Pension Scheme

Flexi scheme

Free parking

Equipment provided

Job summary

Northumberland County Council is seeking a Team Manager (Social Work) to lead a locality team of social workers and care managers, ensuring high-quality social work practice and safeguarding for adults. The role involves workload management, supervision, and contributing to service development within the Care and Support portfolio.

The post requires a Social Work degree, registration with Social Work England, and post-qualifying experience.

Qualifications

• Degree in Social Work and registration with Social Work England.
• Experience supervising or mentoring staff.
• Post-Qualifying Experience (e.g., PG Certificate modules).
• UK driving licence and ability to drive for work.

Responsibilities

• Oversee a locality team of social workers and care managers.
• Lead on quality assuring social work practice.
• Motivate the team, manage workload and workflows.
• Provide supervision and appraisal of team members.
• Address safeguarding adults and support service development.

Skills

Supervising staff

Mentoring staff

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Education

Degree in Social Work & registered with Social Work England

Post-Qualifying Experience / PG Certificate modules

Job description

Northumberland County Council is seeking a Team Manager (Social Work) to lead a locality team of social workers and care managers, ensuring high-quality social work practice and safeguarding for adults. The role involves workload management, supervision, and contributing to service development within the Care and Support portfolio.

The post requires a Social Work degree, registration with Social Work England, and post-qualifying experience.