Practitioner Manager - 14 Plus Team

TN United Kingdom; Barry; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading authority in the Vale of Glamorgan is seeking a Practitioner Manager to lead a dedicated team supporting children and young people. This role involves providing social work services, supervising staff, and collaborating with various agencies to ensure the best outcomes for vulnerable youth. If you are passionate about making a difference and have a strong background in social services, this position offers an opportunity to shape the future of the community.

Qualifications

• Experience supervising others in Children's Social Services.
• Understanding of good practice with children, families, and carers.

Responsibilities

• Provide social work services to children, young people, and families.
• Supervise social work staff, offering guidance and mentorship.
• Collaborate with agencies for comprehensive support.

Skills

Supervision

Collaboration

Effective Practice

Relationship-based Practice

Education

Relevant Qualifications

Job description

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Client:

Vale of Glamorgan Council

Location:

Barry, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

17.05.2025

Expiry Date:

01.07.2025

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About us

Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and young people? Look no further!

Join an Authority that :

• ‘Lets you be yourself’
• Has ‘approachable managers at all levels’
• ‘Cares about people’

Our Fourteen Plus Team in the Vale of Glamorgan is seeking a Practitioner Manager.

Our team supports young people aged 14 and over who are looked after by the Local Authority, homeless young people aged 16-17, care leavers up to 25, and Unaccompanied Asylum-Seeking Children. We focus on engagement and our bespoke ‘Building on Strengths’ approach, which recognizes the expertise of children, families, and workers, emphasizing relationships.

If you are passionate about delivering best practices, helping others, and making a positive impact daily, this role is for you. You should understand the needs of children in care and be able to supervise staff. Our team is welcoming, warm, and dedicated to achieving the best outcomes for children.

Our Values

Ambitious: Forward-thinking, embracing new ways of working.

Open: Receptive to ideas and accountable for decisions.

Together: Collaborative, respectful of diversity, committed to quality.

Proud: Proud of the Vale of Glamorgan and its communities.

About the role

The salary will depend on qualifications and experience. The role involves working 37 hours per week, with flexible working options considered. The main place of work is Docks Office/Agile Working.

Description:

As a Practitioner Manager, you will shape the future of our children and team. Your responsibilities include:

• Providing social work services to children, young people, and families
• Collaborating with agencies for comprehensive support
• Adhering to legislation, policies, and processes
• Supervising social work staff, offering guidance and mentorship
• Deputising for the Team Manager when needed

About you

You will need:

• Warm, kind, committed to making a positive impact
• Proven effective practice, experience, and supervision in Children’s Social Services
• Understanding of good practice with children, families, and carers, especially those in care
• Experience supervising others and relationship-based practice
• Experience with Wales Safeguarding Procedures and partnership working