Team Manager (Social Work)
Make a real difference in one of England's most beautiful counties and help shape brighter futures for those who need it most in Northumberland. At Northumberland County Council, we’re committed to delivering a high‑quality service to vulnerable adults and their loved ones across the County, and we’re looking for professionals who share our vision. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced social worker or an existing team manager. We are looking for someone with post‑qualification experience and experience of supervising/mentoring other staff. This is your chance to join a forward‑thinking organisation that values collaboration and is committed to delivering high‑quality support and better outcomes for the people we work with.
What makes the role unique? As a Team Manager you will oversee and get the best out of a locality team of social workers and care managers. The team will be linked closely to primary care, and the core element of the role is to lead on providing excellent support to social care clients within your area. You will be part of a larger Care and Support service covering the whole of Northumberland with strong management and peer support in the role.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee a locality team of social workers and care managers and ensure high standards of service provision to clients.
- Motivate the team to high levels of performance and manage staff workload and workflows effectively.
- Provide supervision and appraisal of team members.
- Lead safeguarding of adults and support service development where necessary.
- Manage the delegated health‑and‑social‑care budget for the locality.
- Assist with training and personal development opportunities for staff.
Qualifications
- Degree in Social Work and registration with Social Work England.
- Post‑qualifying experience (e.g., PG Certificate modules).
- Experience supervising or mentoring staff.
- Strong leadership skills and a flexible approach to working across the County.
- Ability to link team activities to improve quality assurance standards.
- Valid UK driving licence and a car for work purposes (or ownership of a car).
Benefits
- 26 days annual leave plus public/bank holidays, rising to 31 days after 5 years of continuous service (pro rata for part‑time employees).
- Automatic enrolment into the Local Government Pension Scheme.
- Flexi scheme – up to 2 days flexible leave available per month (pro rata for part‑time employees).
- Free parking at majority of NCC base sites.
- Free electrical car charging at County Hall.
- Equipment provided including mobile phone and laptop.
- Local government discount schemes available to all employees at local and national businesses.
- Commitment to work/life balance with flexibility through job sharing and flexible working arrangements.
- Salary sacrifice schemes available.
- Staff networks run by staff, providing opportunities for peer networking, mutual support, and staff development in areas such as Apprenticeship, Armed Forces, ASD, Enable (disability), LGBT+, Menopause, Mental Wellbeing and Racial Equality.
Application Process
For further information on this position, please contact Melanie Laidlaw, Senior Manager, on 07967816127 or melanie.laidlaw@northumberland.gov.uk.
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.
Alternative Application Formats
- British Sign Language: northumberlandcc-cs.signvideo.net
- Text relay service for those with speech difficulties or hearing loss: dial 018001 01670 623930.
