Senior Team Supervisor, Community Wellbeing & Safeguarding

North Tyneside Council; Shiremoor; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

North Tyneside Council is recruiting for a postholder to support the Team Manager in the leadership of the Community Wellbeing Assessment, Review, and CORE Management Teams. The role focuses on delivering high-quality, person-centred services, safeguarding, and continuous improvement across the service.

You will supervise Social Workers and Community Wellbeing Officers, promote timely safeguarding responses, and chair safeguarding meetings, contributing to workforce development and service

Qualifications

• Experience in social care supervision or leadership preferred.
• Ability to promote safeguarding and professional practice.
• Strong assessment, case management and quality assurance skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide regular, reflective supervision and day-to-day support to Social Workers and Community Wellbeing Officers.
• Promote a culture of accountability, continuous learning, and professional development.
• Support the Team Manager in managing team performance, workflow and service delivery targets.
• Lead safeguarding enquiries under the Care Act and provide guidance on complex cases.

Job description

North Tyneside Council is recruiting for a postholder to support the Team Manager in the leadership of the Community Wellbeing Assessment, Review, and CORE Management Teams. The role focuses on delivering high-quality, person-centred services, safeguarding, and continuous improvement across the service.

You will supervise Social Workers and Community Wellbeing Officers, promote timely safeguarding responses, and chair safeguarding meetings, contributing to workforce development and service