Social Work Service Manager (Adult and Older People)

North East Jobs; Newcastle upon Tyne; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Social Work Service Manager to lead community social work teams and deliver exceptional services. This role offers the chance to make a real difference in the lives of vulnerable adults and their families. With a focus on operational and strategic management, you will ensure high-quality service delivery while managing budgets and contributing to council priorities. Join a supportive team where your skills and commitment will help shape positive outcomes for the community. If you are passionate about social work and ready to take on this rewarding challenge, we encourage you to apply.

Benefits

Local Government pension scheme

30 days annual leave

Family Supportive Policies

Flexible working options

Agile working

Access to Occupational Health

Mindfulness sessions

Salary sacrifice schemes

Discounted travel passes

Qualifications

• Extensive managerial experience in social work, particularly in adult care.
• Knowledge of legislation and procedures related to adults.

Responsibilities

• Provide operational and strategic management for community social work teams.
• Ensure delivery of quality services and manage budgets effectively.

Skills

Social Work Management

Adult Social Care

Legislation Knowledge

Budget Management

Team Leadership

Education

MA or BA in Social Work

Dip SW CQSW or CSS

Job description

Are you looking for a role in a great place to work that gives you an opportunity to make a real difference to people’s lives? This could be the job for you.

Why work for Newcastle City Council?

Newcastle City Council offers an exciting opportunity to work in a vibrant city with proactive and committed people who have a genuine desire and motivation to support positive outcomes for the residents of Newcastle, striving to achieve the values of being Proud, Fair, and Ambitious.

What do we offer?

As an employee of NCC, you will have access to:

• A competitive salary
• Access to Local Government pension scheme
• 30 days annual leave in addition to Bank Holidays, with the ability to buy additional leave annually
• Family Supportive Policies
• A bespoke induction
• Various flexible working options
• Agile working, enabling both home working and office-based working
• A generous Flexi Scheme
• Access to Occupational Health, Mindfulness sessions, and other wellbeing initiatives
• Access to various salary sacrifice schemes – covering cars, white electrical goods, and tax-efficient saving contributions towards your pension
• Discounted travel passes

What about the Team?

You will be working as part of the senior leadership team within the Adult Social Care and Prevention directorate. This role is a service manager within our community social work service with a focus on neighbourhood-based social work support, utilizing the assets people, and their communities/neighbourhoods have.

You will also be responsible for our Occupational Therapy and Sensory Support Service delivery.

What about the Role(s)?

The Adult Social Care and Prevention Directorate is looking to appoint a qualified, dynamic, and skilled Social Work Service Manager to provide operational, strategic management, and leadership for our community social work teams and Occupational Therapy & Sensory Support service.

This is an exciting time to join Newcastle City Council and deliver first-class services to the people of the City. We seek someone with extensive social work managerial experience, committed to the principles of being fair, proud, and ambitious.

You will have experience in Adult Social Care, with knowledge of legislation, practice, and procedures related to Adults.

You must be positive, committed to providing excellent support, and bring a comprehensive knowledge and skill set to support staff working with vulnerable adults, their families, and carers.

You will be highly effective at working within deadlines, accountable for service performance and development, responsible for budget management, and contribute to the directorate and council priorities by ensuring the delivery of quality, value-for-money services.

Candidates should possess the determination, commitment, and social work values necessary to create positive outcomes for those served in the City.

You must hold a Social Work qualification or equivalent, such as MA or BA in Social Work, Dip SW CQSW, or CSS, and have a current registration with Social Work England.

If you wish to discuss the post informally, please email [e-mail] to set up a call or contact him at 0191 2116387.

Apply online at www.northeastjobs.org.uk. Select 'Apply Now' and complete the online application form. Communications regarding your application will be sent to your registered email, so please check your inbox regularly.

We are committed to protecting and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults. This post involves regulated activity, and successful applicants will undergo additional checks, including criminal background checks and barred list checks. It is a criminal offense for barred individuals to apply for jobs involving regulated activity.