Social Work Manager - Child Protection Team

Social Work Manager - Child Protection TeamJob Title: Social Work Manager - Child Protection TeamEmployer: Newcastle City CouncilPay Rate: 36.61 per hour (Umbrella)Contract Type: Contract / LocumHours: Full-Time (37 hours per week)Role OverviewNewcastle 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.Key ResponsibilitiesProvide 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.Candidate RequirementsQualification: Recognised Social Work qualification (Degree, DipSW, or CQSW).Registration: Active registration with Social Work England.Experience: Significant ..... full job details .....