Job Description
North Tyneside Children’s Social Care is considered to be Outstanding by Ofsted in recognition of the improved services and outcomes for children, young people and families. We want the best for our children and have invested in our services us to allow us to continue making a difference to families and carers.
We are caring, considerate and passionate about the work we do and we are now looking for a team manager who shares the same values and commitment.
We want to ensure children and young people get the right help at the right time, by listening to their voice, and working in partnership with families and wider networks.
To join us you will be a qualified social worker with experience in statutory social work in the following areas: child in need, child protection and proceedings.
You will have experience of working in partnership – with children, their family and wider networks, and professional colleagues across education, health, police and the voluntary sector.
You will have experience in providing support and advice to colleagues and less experienced social workers, and you will be able to demonstrate emerging skills in management.
The practice model used in North Tyneside is Signs of Safety, and you will be supported in developing and using this approach. We are committed to supporting our social workers at all levels, and you will receive regular high quality reflective supervision and management oversight of the important work that you do.
In North Tyneside you will have professional development opportunities through a range of learning including practice educator training and post qualifying awards. It is important that you have excellent written skills, and are proficient in using IT.
We will provide you with devices and equipment that promotes flexibility in how you work, and training in LCS, our electronic child record system.
Our staff tell us they are happy working with us. 96% of staff in our recent staff health check told us they affirm they make a significant contribution to achieving positive outcomes for children and families. Over three quarters of our staff told us they would recommend working for North Tyneside Children’s Services to their friends.
Requirements
5 years verified employment history
Enhanced DBS
Social Work England Registered
Requirements
5 years verified employment history Enhanced DBS Social Work England Registered