Northumberland County Council · Morpeth, England · £58k–£62k
This is a live UK-based role at Northumberland County Council, a UK Skilled Worker sponsor tracked by Sponsorly AI against the Home Office register. Posted 22 September 2026. Listed as open until 26 October 2026.
Job Introduction Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and families? Join an "Outstanding" (Ofsted 2024) Authority and help our dedicated Triage Team shape better outcomes for children and families. We currently have a full-time Team Manager post available within the Front Door Triage Team. Your primary base will be County Hall, Morpeth, with opportunities for hybrid working and flexible working across different sites in Northumberland. Using the Signs of Safety model, Northumberland is a child- and family-focused authority with strong and effective management and leadership (as reported by Ofsted). Known for being supportive of staff and having a strong ethos of flexibility, working in Northumberland Children’s Services is like having a second family (so say our staff). We are looking for a committed and enthusiastic Team Manager to join our well-established Triage team linked to the MASH and responsible for dealing with contacts/referrals made to the Front Door and completing a robust triage/MASH assessment within timescales, to a high-quality in relation to the children and young people identified within these. This will involve working in partnership with families and professionals to deliver child-centred, strengths-based support. For further details about the role, please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification. For an informal discussion, please contact: Kath Burns, Senior Manager, First Contact Team – Specialist Services Email: kath.burns@northumberland.gov.uk What will Northumberland offer you? · Signs of Safety training · Essential Car User allowance · A competitive salary of up to £61,990 (dependent on experience) · A commitment to flexible working and support for family and caring responsibilities · A generous Local Government Pension Scheme · 26 days’ annual leave, increasing to 31 days after 5 years' service · Access to a flexi system, allowing up to 18 additional days leave per year · Blue Light Card Scheme discounts · A wide range of staff networks and emotional wellbeing support · Hybrid working arrangements · Access to a car lease scheme (post-probation) · Free parking at council offices and on-site charging for electric vehicles Stay connected with us on social media to keep up to date with Northumberland County Council’s latest job opportunities. Facebook: NCC Jobs Group LinkedIn: Northumberland County Council Jobs Further information For guidance on completing your application and for information about our Equality and Diversity principles, please see the attached guidance notes here. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We operate a guaranteed interview scheme for disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria. If you have a disability and would prefer to apply in a different format, please see the alternative methods below. This information will be treated as confidential and will only be used to check that you meet the essential requirements of t…
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