Social Care Team Manager

• Hybrid working – Royal Victoria Infirmary, Newcastle and Home
• Interview date: 29/10/26

Change lives in a life-changing career

When a child or young person is diagnosed with cancer, their whole world can feel like it’s falling apart. Independence is taken and confidence is stolen. Stability no longer exists. The future suddenly feels uncertain.

The impact of cancer on young lives is more than medical. And that impact can be felt by entire family. That’s why we exist. Our specialist social workers help children and young people with cancer and their families navigate the emotional and practical impact of cancer.

We remove barriers, solve problems and prioritise wellbeing. And we stop at nothing to make their voices heard and their unique needs understood, so they can get the right care and support at the right time

We’re looking for a Team Manager with extensive social work experience to manage our Newcastle Team. In this role, you’ll be supporting children and young people diagnosed with cancer by managing a team of social care staff who deliver services in line with our organisation’s service specifications.

You will be based at the Royal Victoria Infirmary, Newcastle where most of the team are based with one Social Worker based at the Freeman’s Hospital. This is a hybrid role with flexibility to work both from home and from Newcastle Hospital, however, there is an expectation that the majority of time (70% minimum) you will be present at the hospital with the team.

This role is subject to a criminal record check. In the event of a successful application an enhanced criminal record check will be completed. A previous conviction is not necessarily a barrier to employment. We encourage qualified applicants to apply, and we will consider each case individually.

This role is also subject to a Social Worker Registration.

Our work is rewarding but also complex and demanding; you will need to be resourceful and resilient.

We are looking for a social work qualified, experienced people manager to take responsibility for operational management and development of our social work services.

You will ensure that effective services are delivered to children and young people with cancer and their families through the professional supervision of our staff group, working across split sites.
What do I need?

The key skills we’re looking for in this role are:

• You must hold an appropriate social work qualification.
• Extensive experience of working with children and young people including complex case work and risk assessment and care planning, caseload management and inter-agency working
• Experience of managing safeguarding for children and vulnerable adults, legislation, procedures and best practice
• Experience of supervising students and / or staff in a social care setting
• Experience of delivering support to young people and families via different mediums including individuals, groups and digital delivery.
• A proven ability to manage expectations of key stakeholders including staff and service users.

For people to reach their full potential, they need the right environment. As a member of Team Young Lives, you’ll be made to feel supported, valued and appreciated.

Flexible working: we’re open to working hours outside of 9 - 5 and we can talk through your flexibility requirements at interview stage

• Wellbeing, Thinking & Growth Days: four days a year to to step back from the day-to-day and focus on your own learning and development
• 27 days of annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• Generous paid and unpaid leave allowance

At Young Lives vs Cancer, we recognise that opportunities for too many people remain a condition of their sex,…