Team Manager Social Work

Northumberland County Council; Morpeth; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority in England is looking for a peripatetic team manager to supervise staff and ensure high-quality social work practices. The role includes leading quality assurance and fostering a strong learning culture within the team. Ideal candidates should have a degree in Social Work, prior supervisory experience, and must be registered with Social Work England. This position also offers various benefits including generous annual leave and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

26 days annual leave plus holidays

Automatic enrolment into pension scheme

Flexi scheme for flexible leave

Free parking at NCC sites

Free electric car charging

Career development opportunities

Local government discount schemes

Qualifications

• Must be registered with Social Work England.
• Experience in supervising or mentoring staff required.
• Post-qualifying experience preferred.
• Valid UK driving licence necessary.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and mentor staff.
• Lead on quality assuring social work practice.
• Promote a strong learning culture.
• Demonstrate strategic skills for quality assurance.

Skills

Leadership skills

Supervision

Mentoring

Flexible work approach

Quality assurance

Education

Degree in Social Work

Job description

Role Overview

Make a real difference in one of England's most beautiful counties and help shape brighter futures for those who need it most in Northumberland. At Northumberland County Council, we're committed to delivering a high-quality service to vulnerable adults and their loved ones across the County, and we're looking for professionals who share our vision. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced social worker or an existing team manager. We are looking for someone with post qualification experience, and experience of supervising/mentoring other staff. This is your chance to join a forward-thinking organisation that values collaboration and is committed to delivering high-quality support and better outcomes for the people we work with.

What makes the role unique?

This is a completely new role within adult social care. It is a specific role for a peripatetic team manager. The peripatetic team manager will report directly to the Principal Social Worker (PSW) and will be based at County Hall, Morpeth. The peripatetic team manager will work across the County as a support to existing team managers, as and when necessary. The other main priority for this post is to undertake quality assurance work, deputise for the PSW and lead on quality projects. At Northumberland County Council, we take pride in our dedicated employees who are passionate about improving the lives of adults in our communities, ensuring they feel safe, healthy, happy, and independent.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and mentor staff.
• Lead on quality assuring social work practice.
• Have strong leadership skills and the ability to have a flexible approach to working across the County.
• Continue to promote a strong learning culture across the organisation.
• Demonstrate strategic skills to link the work of the team manager role to improve quality assurance standards.

If you feel inspired by this opportunity and want to make a difference, we invite you to join a progressive and innovative organisation that truly values its employees. One of the significant benefits of working for Northumberland is the dedicated support from the Adult Social Care training team. They provide a wide range of career development opportunities to help you grow and progress in your role, from specialist workshops to structured pathways, we are committed to investing in your professional development.

Required qualifications and experience

• Degree in Social Work & registered with Social Work England.
• Experience of supervising or mentoring staff.
• Post-Qualifying Experience e.g. PG Certificatemodules.
• Valid UK driving licence and either a car owner or can use a car for work purposes.

Benefits

• 26 days annual leave plus public/bank holidays, rising to 31 days after 5 years of local authority continuous service (pro rata for part-time employees).
• Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Flexi scheme – up to 2 days flexible leave available per month (pro rata for part-time employees).
• Free parking in majority of NCC base sites.
• Free electrical car charging at County Hall.
• Equipment provided including mobile phone and laptop.
• Local government discount schemes available to all employees with offers at local businesses along with various national brands.
• Commitment to work/life balance offering flexibility through various schemes including job sharing and flexible working arrangements.
• A range of salary sacrifice schemes are available.
• Staff networks – run by staff, for staff, providing opportunities for peer networking, mutual support, staff development e.g. Apprenticeship, Armed Forces, ASD, Enable (disability), LGBT+, Menopause, Mental Wellbeing and Racial Equality.

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