Social Work Manager - Child Protection Team

About the company

Role Overview Newcastle City Council is looking for an experienced and resilient Social Work Manager to lead a team within its statutory Child Protection Service. In this vital management role, you will be responsible for operational management, safeguarding practice, and ensuring high-quality interventions for children and families with complex protection needs across Newcastle.

Your tasks

• Provide operational management, line supervision, and performance management to a team of experienced and qualified Social Workers.
• Maintain robust decision-making and quality assurance on complex child protection, child in need, and statutory court cases.
• Drive high standards of practice aligned with statutory safeguarding responsibilities, local authority policies, and Working Together to Safeguard Children guidance.
• Conduct regular reflective supervision, performance reviews, and caseload management to ensure children's safety and well-being.
• Collaborate effectively with multi-agency partners, health colleagues, police, and education services to deliver coordinated support.

Requirements

Candidate Requirements

• Qualification: Recognised Social Work qualification (Degree, DipSW, or CQSW).
• Registration: Active registration with Social Work England.
• Experience: Significant post-qualifying leadership experience as a Team Manager, Deputy Manager, or Advanced Practitioner within statutory child protection services.
• Skills: Strong risk management abilities, deep understanding of court processes, and expertise in reflective supervision and quality assurance.

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Social Work Manager - Child Protection TeamJob Title: Social Work Manager - Child Protection Team

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