Rate: £41.17 per hour (Umbrella)
Contract: Full-time, until March 2027
Location: North Tyneside (Hybrid: 3 days on-site)
Authority Rating: Ofsted 'Outstanding'
Lead at the Highest Level of Practice Excellence.
Are you a visionary Social Work leader with a track record of driving 'Good' and 'Outstanding' practice? North Tyneside Council is seeking a Senior Manager for Social Work Practice to join our Children's Management Team. This is a rare opportunity to lead within one of the country's top-performing authorities, shaping statutory services until March 2027.
The Opportunity
Reporting directly to the Head of Service for Safeguarding, you will provide visible, credible leadership across a broad portfolio. This isn't just about oversight; it's about maintaining the gold standard of social work while driving continuous innovation.
Your Portfolio Includes:
Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH) & Assessment Teams.
Child in Need, Child Protection, and Court Proceedings.
Adoption Services & Children with Disabilities (CWD).
What You Will Do
Drive Strategy: Lead transformational change and embed a culture of continuous improvement across multi-disciplinary teams.
Strategic Representation: Represent Children's Social Care on strategic boards and partnerships, providing professional counsel to senior leaders and elected members.
Quality Assurance: Ensure rigorous compliance with statutory frameworks and Ofsted inspection standards.
Resource Management: Oversee complex budgets and optimize resources to ensure the best outcomes for children and families.
The Ideal Candidate
We are looking for a "hit the ground running" leader who has already operated at Service Manager or Senior Manager level within a statutory setting.
Requirements:
The 'Good' Standard: You must have experience working within a local authority that has successfully improved its services to a 'Good' rating. You know what excellence looks like and how to sustain it.
Leadership Credibility: Proven ability to motivate, influence, and lead large teams through periods of change.
Expertise: Extensive experience in safeguarding, court proceedings, and performance improvement models.
Qualifications: Qualified Social Worker (SWE Registered) with deep knowledge of statutory frameworks.
Working Pattern
To maintain our high-visibility leadership model, the successful candidate will be required to be on-site in North Tyneside three days per week.
How to Apply
If you have the capability and leadership credibility to operate within an 'Outstanding' authority, we want to hear from you.
To apply or request a confidential discussion, please send your CV
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