Senior Manager (Cared for Children and Leaving Care Team)
Permanent | Full time | Salary £71,335 - £73,113
Northumberland have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Manager to join the team to shape and influence services for Cared For Children and Young People and Care Leavers.
If you are an ambitious, innovative and child-focused leader who is ready to make a significant impact, we would love to hear from you.
We are looking for an exceptional leader to join our senior management team as Senior Manager overseeing our Cared For and Care Leavers teams.
This is a pivotal role with responsibility for leading and developing services for children and young people in our care, ensuring they receive the highest quality support, achieve positive outcomes and experience stability, safety and belonging.
About the role
This role offers a hybrid working arrangement, with an expectation that the postholder will regularly attend County Hall, Morpeth, alongside travel across Northumberland and engagement with partners and services as required.
We are seeking a qualified Social Worker, registered with Social Work England, who has substantial senior leadership experience within Children’s Services. The successful candidate will have a strong track record of driving service improvement, leading high‑performing teams, delivering positive outcomes for children and young people, and working effectively within complex partnership environments.
Qualifications
Qualified Social Worker, registered with Social Work England.
Benefits
- 26 days annual leave plus public/bank holidays, rising to 31 days after 5 years of service (pro rata for part‑time employees)
- Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme
- Flexi scheme (if applicable) – up to 2 days flexible leave available per month (pro rata for part‑time employees)
Equal Opportunities
We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria. If you have a disability and would prefer to apply in a different format, please see the alternative methods below. This information will be treated as confidential and will only be used to check that you meet the essential requirements of the post.
Alternative application format:
British Sign Language: northumberlandcc-cs.signvideo.net
For those with speech difficulties or hearing loss: Text relay service dial 018001 01670 623930
Senior Manager (Cared for Children and Leaving Care Team) in Morpeth employer: North East Ambition
Centurion Multi-Academy Trust is an exceptional employer that prioritises the professional growth of its staff while fostering a collaborative and innovative work culture. With a competitive salary and a commitment to operational excellence, employees are empowered to make a meaningful impact on the educational outcomes of pupils and the wider community. Located in a supportive environment, the Trust offers unique opportunities for leadership development and strategic involvement in shaping the future of education.
