Team Manager; Social Work

Have you explored the beautiful countryside, coastline and historic market towns of Northumberland? If not, now is the perfect time to discover what it could be like to work in one of the country's most stunning counties. The role of Team Manager within Northumberland is continuing to develop, recognising the skills, experience and leadership that managers bring to the service, while creating opportunities for career progression.

You could be part of this exciting journey. Using the Signs of Safety model, Northumberland is a child and family-focused authority with strong and effective management and leadership, recognised by Ofsted. We are known for our supportive culture, commitment to staff wellbeing and flexible working arrangements. Many of our employees describe working in Northumberland Children's Services as being part of a second family.

We are seeking to recruit a Team Manager who will work collaboratively alongside other Team Managers under the direction of the Children's Services Manager. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing, coordinating and developing the work of a social work team, ensuring the delivery of high-quality services to children, young people and their families.

The role involves providing supervision, consultation and leadership to team members, while ensuring statutory responsibilities are met in accordance with Northumberland County Council policies, procedures and professional standards. You will have a minimum of three years' post-qualifying experience in statutory social work with children and families, together with the ability to support and develop colleagues through coaching, mentoring and reflective practice.

You will be able to demonstrate how you have promoted learning and practice development, provided professional challenge and critical reflection, and supported the growth of social workers. Previous experience of direct line management responsibilities is also essential.

As a valued member of our workforce, you will benefit from a supportive and experienced leadership team, opportunities for professional development and career progression, flexible working arrangements, regular reflective supervision, and a strong commitment to staff wellbeing.

Northumberland is world-renowned as a visitor destination and an ideal location to strike a perfect work/life balance. There is no better way of enjoying the picturesque scenery and stunning coastline than on an everyday basis!

• 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. Armed Forces, ASD, Enable (disability), LGBT+, Menopause, Mental Wellbeing and Racial Equality.

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