Team Manager

North East Ambition; North Tyneside; On-site; GBP 30,000 - GBP 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A regional children's services organization in North Tyneside seeks a part-time Team Manager for the Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub. The role emphasizes high-quality, child-centred practices and the development of staff expertise. Candidates should be qualified social workers with at least five years’ statutory experience. Benefits include flexible working arrangements and a supportive environment for personal development, all committed to promoting children's welfare and safety.

Benefits

Flexible working arrangements

Generous annual leave

Health and wellbeing supports

Qualifications

• Minimum five years' experience in statutory social work.
• Experience working with children, families, and professionals.
• Willingness to use electronic child record systems.

Responsibilities

• Ensure high-quality, child-centred work.
• Develop staff in Signs of Safety practices.
• Contribute to case management in safeguarding.

Skills

Qualified social worker

Excellent written skills

Proficiency in IT

Experience in statutory social work

Job description

Overview

North Tyneside Children’s Social Care is considered to be Outstanding in all areas by Ofsted. We want the best for our children and families and would encourage you to join us in our commitment to continuously delivering the services that make a difference to children and young people. In January 2025 Ofsted stated that “An unquestionable strength in North Tyneside is that leaders have created a culture where social workers can safely practice and do their best for children. This authentic approach by leaders and valued investment in the workforce mean that staff want to stay and make a positive difference to children’s lives.”

An opportunity has arisen to join North Tyneside as a Team Manager within our Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub. This position is a part-time role at 18.5 hours.

Responsibilities

• As a Team Manager, ensure work is of high quality, child-centred and non-jargon so families understand what we are writing about them and what we are saying.
• Work with other Team Managers in a supportive team, develop staff in their use of Signs of Safety and their ability to reflect on practice to achieve good outcomes for children and young people.
• Oversee and contribute to case management within the Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub, ensuring alignment with statutory requirements and safeguarding best practice.

Qualifications

• Qualified social worker with at least five years’ experience in statutory social work in one or more of the following areas: child in need plans, child protection assessments and plans, and children in the care of the local authority.
• Experience of working in partnership with children, their families, wider networks and professional colleagues across education, health, police and the voluntary sector.
• Excellent written skills and proficiency in IT. Willingness to use devices and training in LCS, the electronic child record system.

Additional requirements and environment

• Safeguarding intervention is challenging; staff welfare is prioritised with regular group supervision and accessible senior management.
• Flexible and agile working arrangements, generous annual leave entitlement and access to health and wellbeing supports.
• North Tyneside uses the Signs of Safety practice model and supports ongoing professional development.
• The position requires an enhanced DBS check.

Applying and contacts

For further information about the role, please contact Dawn Howell, Service Manager, Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub and Social Work Assessment Teams ([e-mail]).

Why North Tyneside Council?

Our People First strategy focuses on creating an exceptional workplace where everyone can thrive and flourish. We are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion and to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk of harm. All staff and volunteers are expected to familiarise themselves with relevant policies and guidance; safeguarding is everybody’s business.

We offer a supportive environment with opportunities for learning and development, and access to regional HEI post-qualification courses and national learning opportunities.

Note

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