Assistant Team Manager
Newcastle City Council
Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom£46,142 - £49,282 per annum (pay award pending)Closes: 23 Jun
Assistant Team Manager – Fostering Service
Grade: N09
Newcastle Fostering Service is excited to invite applications for the new role of Assistant Team Manager within our Placement Resource Team. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a service that is ambitious for children, committed to high-quality practice, and passionate about securing the right homes for every young person who needs one.
About the Role
As Assistant Team Manager, you will play a key part in ensuring children and carers receive the best possible service. Working closely with Placement Officers, Supervising Social Workers, colleagues across Children’s Services, and partners in commissioning and independent provider teams, you will help oversee:
About You
To apply, you must:
Strong knowledge of current legislation, guidance, and best practice
Well-developed skills in direct work with children and carers
A trauma-informed and restorative approach to practiceWe particularly welcome applications from those with experience in fostering, placement work, or accommodation-based services
Why Newcastle, Why Now
We’re not just a local authority. We’re a city with ambition, heart, and a bold vision for children. At Children & Families Newcastle, we’re building something special: a service rooted in relationships, restorative practice, and real impact.
We’ve been judged Good with Outstanding areas by Ofsted — and we’re not stopping there. We’re working towards becoming a UNICEF Child Friendly City and a Marmot City, tackling inequality and putting children at the centre of everything we do.
A Culture Where You Can Thrive
Our values are simple but powerful: Be safe. Be heard. Be innovative. Be supported.
We want Newcastle to be a place where people enjoy coming to work, where you feel able to talk openly when things are difficult, where your ideas matter, and where you’re encouraged to grow. We invest in our people because we want them to stay, progress, and build long-term careers with us.
Our leadership team is visible, approachable, and deeply connected to the realities of frontline practice. They understand the pressures, celebrate the successes, and stand alongside you when challenges arise.
Flexibility That Works for Real Life
We know that great social work happens when people have balance, space, and trust. That’s why we offer:
While many employers are pushing for a return to the office, we continue to recognise the value of working from home. Which means hybrid working that genuinely works - not just in name, meaning the freedom to avoid the rush hour or do the school run.
The ability to carry over up to one week’s worth of flexi with an allowance of two days a month to take off.
A culture that recognises you’re a whole person, not just an employee.
A Connected, Supportive Workplace A Connected, Supportive Workplace
Our team is based at the Newcastle Civic Centre, a modern, collaborative space designed to support meaningful relationships and team connection.
You’ll also benefit from:
We want you to feel valued, not just in your work, but in your everyday life. Through our benefits package, you’ll have access to:
Newcastle is a city full of energy, warmth, and opportunity. A place where people look out for each other. A place where you can build a career, make a difference, and feel like you belong.
Grow your practice. Make a difference. Thrive in Newcastle.
This isn’t just another job. This is Newcastle.
Our Commitment
Newcastle City Council is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and to building services that reflect, value and respond to our communities.
We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, and particularly from individuals whose identities or experiences are currently underrepresented in our workforce.
We recognise that this role involves sensitive and sometimes emotionally demanding work relating to racism and inequity. You will be supported through reflective spaces, supervision and team-based support tailored to your needs
Your Next Step
Interested in a career with Newcastle City Council?
If you’re committed, and ready to take the next step in your career, this is your moment.
How to Apply
If you are interested in finding out more about this post, please email Deborah Anderson at deborah.anderson@newcastle.gov.uk for more information.
Apply online at www.northeastjobs.org.uk, select 'Apply Now' and complete our online application form. Before completing the form please ensure you read the supporting documents. Any communication sent to you regarding your application will be sent to the email address you have set up on your Northeast Jobs account, so you will need to ensure that you check your inbox.
We are committed to protecting and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff to share this commitment. This post is working in regulated activity. If you are successful we will undertake additional recruitment checks which will include a check to see if you have had any criminal convictions, a check of police information and we will check the barred list(s). It is a criminal offence for a barred individual to apply for a job in regulated activity.
Grade: N09
Newcastle Fostering Service is excited to invite applications for the new role of Assistant Team Manager within our Placement Resource Team. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a service that is ambitious for children, committed to high-quality practice, and passionate about securing the right homes for every young person who needs one.
About the Role
As Assistant Team Manager, you will play a key part in ensuring children and carers receive the best possible service. Working closely with Placement Officers, Supervising Social Workers, colleagues across Children’s Services, and partners in commissioning and independent provider teams, you will help oversee:
- Accommodation searches
- Linking and matching activities
- Decision-making that prioritises children’s needs, safety, and wellbeing
About You
To apply, you must:
- Hold a recognised social work qualification
- Be registered with Social Work England
- Have at least three years’ post-qualifying experience
Strong knowledge of current legislation, guidance, and best practice
Well-developed skills in direct work with children and carers
A trauma-informed and restorative approach to practiceWe particularly welcome applications from those with experience in fostering, placement work, or accommodation-based services
Why Newcastle, Why Now
We’re not just a local authority. We’re a city with ambition, heart, and a bold vision for children. At Children & Families Newcastle, we’re building something special: a service rooted in relationships, restorative practice, and real impact.
We’ve been judged Good with Outstanding areas by Ofsted — and we’re not stopping there. We’re working towards becoming a UNICEF Child Friendly City and a Marmot City, tackling inequality and putting children at the centre of everything we do.
A Culture Where You Can Thrive
Our values are simple but powerful: Be safe. Be heard. Be innovative. Be supported.
We want Newcastle to be a place where people enjoy coming to work, where you feel able to talk openly when things are difficult, where your ideas matter, and where you’re encouraged to grow. We invest in our people because we want them to stay, progress, and build long-term careers with us.
Our leadership team is visible, approachable, and deeply connected to the realities of frontline practice. They understand the pressures, celebrate the successes, and stand alongside you when challenges arise.
Flexibility That Works for Real Life
We know that great social work happens when people have balance, space, and trust. That’s why we offer:
While many employers are pushing for a return to the office, we continue to recognise the value of working from home. Which means hybrid working that genuinely works - not just in name, meaning the freedom to avoid the rush hour or do the school run.
The ability to carry over up to one week’s worth of flexi with an allowance of two days a month to take off.
A culture that recognises you’re a whole person, not just an employee.
A Connected, Supportive Workplace A Connected, Supportive Workplace
Our team is based at the Newcastle Civic Centre, a modern, collaborative space designed to support meaningful relationships and team connection.
You’ll also benefit from:
- Accessible parking
- Excellent transport links
- Pool car scheme
- NHS car fleet scheme
We want you to feel valued, not just in your work, but in your everyday life. Through our benefits package, you’ll have access to:
- Vivup discounts, including savings at major supermarkets
- 5% off B&Q
- £12.50 spa days at the Crowne Plaza
- Discounted gym memberships
- 10% off Mr Mulligans
- A wide range of wellbeing, lifestyle, and financial support offers It’s all part of creating a workplace where you feel appreciated, supported, and part of something bigger.
Newcastle is a city full of energy, warmth, and opportunity. A place where people look out for each other. A place where you can build a career, make a difference, and feel like you belong.
Grow your practice. Make a difference. Thrive in Newcastle.
This isn’t just another job. This is Newcastle.
Our Commitment
Newcastle City Council is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion and to building services that reflect, value and respond to our communities.
We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, and particularly from individuals whose identities or experiences are currently underrepresented in our workforce.
We recognise that this role involves sensitive and sometimes emotionally demanding work relating to racism and inequity. You will be supported through reflective spaces, supervision and team-based support tailored to your needs
Your Next Step
Interested in a career with Newcastle City Council?
If you’re committed, and ready to take the next step in your career, this is your moment.
How to Apply
If you are interested in finding out more about this post, please email Deborah Anderson at deborah.anderson@newcastle.gov.uk for more information.
Apply online at www.northeastjobs.org.uk, select 'Apply Now' and complete our online application form. Before completing the form please ensure you read the supporting documents. Any communication sent to you regarding your application will be sent to the email address you have set up on your Northeast Jobs account, so you will need to ensure that you check your inbox.
We are committed to protecting and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff to share this commitment. This post is working in regulated activity. If you are successful we will undertake additional recruitment checks which will include a check to see if you have had any criminal convictions, a check of police information and we will check the barred list(s). It is a criminal offence for a barred individual to apply for a job in regulated activity.