Social Work Manager - Child Protection Team

Randstad Care AS; Newcastle upon Tyne; In loco; GBP 42.000 - 59.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

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

Competenze

• 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.

Mansioni

• 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.

Conoscenze

Risk management

Court processes

Reflective supervision

Quality assurance

Formazione

Social Work qualification (Degree/DipSW/CQSW)

Descrizione del lavoro

Social Work Manager - Child Protection Team

Social Work Manager - Child Protection Team

Newcastle City Council

£36.61 per hour (Umbrella)

Contract / Locum

Full-Time (37 hours per week)

Role Overview

Newcastle City Council is looking for an experienced and resilient Social Work Manager to lead a team within its statutory Child Protection Service. In this vital management role, you will be responsible for operational management, safeguarding practice, and ensuring high-quality interventions for children and families with complex protection needs across Newcastle.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide operational management, line supervision, and performance management to a team of experienced and qualified Social Workers.
• Maintain robust decision-making and quality assurance on complex child protection, child in need, and statutory court cases.
• Drive high standards of practice aligned with statutory safeguarding responsibilities, local authority policies, and Working Together to Safeguard Children guidance.
• Conduct regular reflective supervision, performance reviews, and caseload management to ensure children's safety and well-being.
• Collaborate effectively with multi-agency partners, health colleagues, police, and education services to deliver coordinated support.

Candidate Requirements

• Qualification: Recognised Social Work qualification (Degree, DipSW, or CQSW).
• Registration: Active registration with Social Work England.
• Experience: Significant post-qualifying leadership experience as a Team Manager, Deputy Manager, or Advanced Practitioner within statutory child protection services.
• Skills: Strong risk management abilities, deep understanding of court processes, and expertise in reflective supervision and quality assurance.