Liquid Personnel

Social Work Manager - Children's Social Care

Liquid Personnel · Gateshead

Posted about a month ago

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Last confirmed on the employer's board
2026-09-17

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About this role

The Social Work Manager - Children's Social Care will lead and manage the Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH) team in Gateshead, focusing on safeguarding children and ensuring effective decision-making on referrals. Daily responsibilities include overseeing screening processes, supporting practitioners with complex cases, and collaborating with various agencies to promote high-quality social work practice. The role offers an opportunity to shape a newly established service within a supportive environment.

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5/5
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4/5
career value
4/5
role clarity
5/5
pay transparency
0/5

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What you need

  • Qualified Social Worker with current Social Work England registration
  • Previous Team Manager, Assistant Team Manager, or senior leadership experience within Children's Services
  • Strong safeguarding knowledge and experience within MASH, Duty and Assessment, Front Door, or Referral and Assessment services
  • Proven ability to manage complex safeguarding concerns and support robust decision-making
  • Excellent understanding of relevant children's legislation, statutory guidance, and safeguarding procedures
  • Strong communication, leadership, organisational, and decision-making skills

What you get

  • Competitive hourly rate of £36.61 per hour
  • Opportunity to support and shape a newly established MASH service
  • Collaborative multi-agency working environment
  • Supportive leadership team
  • Immediate start available
  • Dedicated consultant and compliance support from Liquid Personnel

Worth weighing

  • No salary listed beyond the hourly rate
  • Role involves significant responsibility in a newly established service which may come with challenges
  • Candidates from certain regions are not eligible to apply

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