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Lead at the Highest Level of Practice Excellence. Are you a visionary Social Work leader with a track record of driving 'Good' and 'Outstanding' practice? North Tyneside Council is seeking a Senior Manager for Social Work Practice to join our Children's Management Team. This is a rare opportunity to lead within one of the country's top-performing authorities, shaping statutory services until March 2027.
Job Responsibility:
Lead transformational change and embed a culture of continuous improvement across multi-disciplinary teams
Represent Children's Social Care on strategic boards and partnerships, providing professional counsel to senior leaders and elected members
Ensure rigorous compliance with statutory frameworks and Ofsted inspection standards
Oversee complex budgets and optimize resources to ensure the best outcomes for children and families
Requirements:
Experience working within a local authority that has successfully improved its services to a 'Good' rating
Proven ability to motivate, influence, and lead large teams through periods of change
Extensive experience in safeguarding, court proceedings, and performance improvement models
Qualified Social Worker (SWE Registered) with deep knowledge of statutory frameworks