Family Support Practice Lead

Vale of Glamorgan Council; Barry; Hybrid; GBP 47,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

A local council in Barry is seeking a Practitioner Manager to join their Family Support management team. The role involves supervising the team, managing risk, and delivering services to families in need. Candidates should be qualified Social Workers with experience in statutory social work. The position provides opportunities for personal and career development along with hybrid working options. Salary ranges from £47,181 to £50,269 annually plus an enhancement of £5,000.

Benefits

Regular supervision

Bespoke training approach

Hybrid working options

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in achieving excellent outcomes with children, young people, and their families.
• Knowledge of the principles of the Children's Act 1989 and the Social Services and Wellbeing (Wales) Act 2014.
• Experience of supervision or mentoring social work staff/students.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of the team’s work, including support for children subject to care proceedings.
• Supervise social care staff in their direct practice.
• Assist families with complex needs.

Skills

Relationship management

Risk management

Supervision

Multi-agency collaboration

Education

Qualified and registered Social Worker with Social Care Wales

Job description

A local council in Barry is seeking a Practitioner Manager to join their Family Support management team. The role involves supervising the team, managing risk, and delivering services to families in need. Candidates should be qualified Social Workers with experience in statutory social work. The position provides opportunities for personal and career development along with hybrid working options. Salary ranges from £47,181 to £50,269 annually plus an enhancement of £5,000.