Senior Manager – Cared for Children & Leaving Care Team

About the role

Northumberland County Council is seeking a Senior Manager to lead the Cared for Children and Leaving Care Team. The role is hybrid, based at County Hall in Morpeth with regular travel across Northumberland to work with partners and service providers.

Key responsibilities

• Provide strategic leadership for services supporting children and young people in care and care leavers.
• Develop and implement improvements to achieve high‑quality outcomes, safety and belonging.
• Manage and develop high‑performing teams, ensuring effective performance management and professional development.
• Build and maintain strong partnerships with external agencies, local authorities and community organisations.
• Oversee budgeting, commissioning and service delivery across the region.

Required profile

• Qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England.
• Extensive senior leadership experience within Children’s Services.
• Proven record of driving service improvement and delivering positive outcomes for children and young people.
• Ability to work effectively in complex partnership environments.

Required skills

What we offer

• 26 days annual leave plus public holidays, increasing to 31 days after five years.
• Automatic enrolment in the Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Flexible leave entitlement of up to two days per month.
• Opportunities for professional development within a supportive public sector environment.