This is your moment. Shape the Future. Feel Supported. Belong in Newcastle.
Newcastle is more than a workplace-it’sa community. A vibrant, multicultural city where creativity, kindness, and resilience run deep. From the Quayside to Jesmond Dene, from Ouseburn’s indie cafés to our world class universities, this is a city that welcomes you and your ideas with open arms.
About the Role
We are recruiting to recruit 2 enthusiastic and experiencedAssistant Team Managers to support our Children in Care Service who believe every child and young adult deserves stability, respect, and the chance to flourish.
Step into leadership and help shape a highperforming team delivering brilliant social work.
In this role,you’ll support the Team Manager, guide practitioners through varied and rewarding casework, and provide day to day professional leadership that helps colleagues thrive. Yourexpertisewill help create safe, supportive spaces where young people can heal, grow, and build brighter futures.
Ifyou arepassionate about safeguarding, skilled in decision-making, and ready to make a real impact,we wouldlove to hear from you.
Why Newcastle, Why Now
We’renot just a local authority.We’rea city with ambition, heart, and a bold vision for children. AtChildren & Families Newcastle,we’rebuilding something special: a service rooted in relationships, restorative practice, and real impact.
We’vebeen judgedGood with Outstanding areasby Ofsted — andwe’renot stopping there.We’reworking towards becoming a UNICEF Child Friendly City and a Marmot City, tacklinginequalityand putting children at the centre of everything we do.
A Culture Where You Can Thrive
Our values are simple but powerful:Be safe. Be heard. Be innovative. Be supported.
We want Newcastle to be a place where people enjoy coming towork, whereyou feel able to talk openly when things are difficult, where your ideas matter, and whereyou’reencouraged to grow. We invest in our people because we want them to stay, progress, and buildlong-termcareers with us.
Our leadership team is visible, approachable, and deeply connected to the realities of frontline practice. They understand the pressures, celebrate the successes, and stand alongside you when challenges arise.
Flexibility That Works for Real Life
We know that great social work happens when people have balance, space, and trust.That’swhy we offer:
- While many employers are pushing for a return to the office, we continue to recognise the value of working from home.Which means hybrid working that genuinely works - not just in name,meaning the freedom to avoid the rush hour or do the school run.
- The ability to carry over up to one week’sworthof flexi with an allowance of two flexi days a month to take off.
- A culture that recognisesyou’rea whole person, not just an employee.
A Connected, Supportive Workplace
Our teams are basedin our locality bases in the heart of our communities andat Partnership House, a modern, collaborative space designed to support meaningful relationships and team connection.
You’llalsobenefitfrom:
- Free parkingat Partnership House
- Excellent transport links.Regent Centre Metro is a 5minute walkfrom the office, andit’sonly 13 minutes into the city centre for afterwork plans.
- Pool car scheme
- NHS car fleet scheme
Benefits That Make a Real Difference
We want you to feelvalued,notjust in your work, but in your everyday life. Through our benefits package,you’llhave access to:
- Vivupdiscounts, including savings at major supermarkets and5% off B&Q
- £12.50 spa days at the Crowne Plaza
- A wide range of wellbeing, lifestyle, and financial support offersIt’sall part of creating a workplace where you feel appreciated, supported, and part of something bigger.
A Community That Welcomes You
Newcastle is a city full of energy, warmth, and opportunity. A place where people look out for each other. A place where you can build a career, make a difference, and feel like you belong.
Grow your practice. Make a difference. Thrive in Newcastle.
Thisisn’tjust another job.This is Newcastle.
Our Commitment
Newcastle City Council is committed to equality,diversityand inclusion and to building services that reflect,valueand respond to our communities.
We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, and particularly from individuals whose identities or experiences are currently underrepresented in our workforce.
We recognise that this role involves sensitive and sometimes emotionally demanding work relating to racism and inequity. You will be supported through reflective spaces, supervision andteam-basedsupport tailored to your needs
Your Next Step
Interested in a career with Newcastle City Council?
Ifyou’recommitted,andready to take the next step in your career, this is your moment.
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Assistant Team Managers - Children in Care Service in Newcastle upon Tyne employer: Newcastle City Council
Newcastle City Learning (NCL) is an excellent employer that values communication and creativity, offering a supportive work environment where your contributions directly impact the community's educational landscape. With a commitment to employee growth and development, NCL provides opportunities for skill enhancement while fostering a culture of collaboration and respect. Working at either the Heaton Centre or Westgate College, you will enjoy a dynamic atmosphere that prioritises the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, ensuring that your role is both meaningful and rewarding.
