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Childrens Social Care - Social Work Manager
Location: North Tyneside
Pay Rate: £36.61 per hour
Working Pattern: Flexible / Hybrid working options available
Employer: North Tyneside Council
About the RoleNorth Tyneside Council is seeking an experienced, high-calibre Safeguarding Specialist to dual-hold critical responsibilities as a Child Protection (CP) Conference Chair and Local Authority Designated Officer (LADO).
This is a vital role driving quality assurance, multi-agency accountability, and robust risk management to ensure positive, safe outcomes for children and young people across the borough.
Key ResponsibilitiesConference Leadership: Chair Initial Child Protection Conferences (ICPCs) and Review Child Protection Conferences in accordance with current child protection procedures.
Risk Analysis & Planning: Facilitate collaborative, multi-agency analysis to evaluate risk, establish robust care plans, and set clear safeguarding priorities.
Monitoring & Oversight: Continuously review progress against agreed child protection plans to ensure interventions are effective, timely, and child-centered.
Allegations Management: Receive, consider, and respond to allegations made against professionals or volunteers working with children-specifically where individuals may have harmed a child, committed an offence, or demonstrated behavior posing a risk to children.
Multi-Agency Coordination: Lead information-sharing processes, liaise with partner agencies (such as Police, Health, and Education), and organize and chair LADO strategy meetings.
Oversight & Compliance: Monitor and follow up on ongoing investigations across partner agencies, ensuring full compliance with responsibilities outlined in Working Together to Safeguard Children.
Active registration with Social Work England (SWE).
Substantial post-qualifying experience in complex safeguarding, statutory child protection, and management/chairing roles.
Deep knowledge of relevant statutory frameworks, particularly Working Together to Safeguard Children.
Strong leadership, analytical, and negotiation skills with a track record of driving multi-agency accountability.
Competitive Pay: £36.61 per hour.
Work-Life Balance: Generous hybrid and flexible working options to support your routine.
Supportive Environment: A dedicated management culture focused on high standards of practice and child safety.
If you are a passionate safeguarding leader looking for a high-impact role, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today by submitting your CV, or contact us directly for a confidential discussion about the role.
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