Team Manager

Gateshead Council; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Gateshead is seeking a qualified social worker to join their Safeguarding & Care Planning Team. The role involves supervising staff, managing performance issues, and analyzing risk for children under protection. Candidates must hold a recognized social work qualification and demonstrate continuous professional development. This position offers generous leave and training opportunities.

Benefits

28 days annual leave, increasing to 30 after 5 years

Excellent training and development opportunities

Discounted transport passes

Member of the Local Government Pension Scheme

Staff discounts through employee portal

Qualifications

• Hold a recognised Social Work Qualification or equivalent.
• Be registered with Social Work England.
• Demonstrate ongoing Continuous Professional Development.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and manage staff/students.
• Analyse and evaluate risk.

Skills

Staff management

Risk analysis

Education

Recognised Social Work Qualification

CPD evidence at Level 3 and Practice Educator Level 2

Job description

Overview

At Gateshead, our vision is that all children and families, regardless of their background, are at the heart of everything we do - ensuring all children can thrive and meet their full potential.

Our plans for 2025 reflect this vision and ambition!

Do you want to come and be part of our award winning, ambitious and innovative teams?

Safeguarding & Care Planning Team

Within Safeguarding and Care Planning we firmly believe in the power of strength-based and relational social work and addressing behaviours linked to adult and childhood trauma and compromised child/parental relationships.

The team hold cases where the child is on a child protection plan and/or subject to proceedings (including LBP) or Looked After under section 20 of the Children Act 1989. Some CiN cases will remain within the service based on established relationships.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and manage staff/students, including managing performance and addressing performance issues.
• Analyse and evaluate risk.

Qualifications

• Hold a recognised Social Work Qualification or equivalent (SW Degree, CQSW, Dip SW or CSS) and be registered with Social Work England.
• Demonstrate ongoing Continuous Professional Development (CPD) and be progressed to Level 3 and Practice Educator Level 2.

Benefits

• A generous annual leave package of 28 days (2 fixed) increasing to 30 days (plus 2 fixed) after 5 years’ service; may purchase up to 10 additional days via Annual Leave Salary Sacrifice Scheme.
• Excellent training and development opportunities.
• Great transport links, discounted Annual Pass, use of Co-wheel pool cars, Cycle to Work salary sacrifice scheme.
• Member of the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
• Eligibility to access staff offers and discounts via employee discount portal.

Next Steps

During the selection process candidates will be assessed against the essential criteria as set out in the job profile. For further information about what Gateshead can offer you, please log onto Careers in Children’s Social Work – Gateshead Council.