Practitioner Manager - 14 Plus Team

Vale of Glamorgan Council; Barry; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading local authority in Wales is seeking a Practitioner Manager to support children and young people in care. This role involves providing social work services, supervising staff, and collaborating with agencies to ensure comprehensive support. The ideal candidate will have experience in children's social services and a commitment to relationship-based practice.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Providing a social work service to children and families.
• Collaborating with other agencies for comprehensive support.
• Supervising social work staff and providing mentorship.

Skills

Effective Practice

Supervision

Relationship-Based Practice

Education

Social Work Qualification

Job description

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, young people who are homeless aged between 16 and 17 years, all care leavers up to the age of 25 years, and all Unaccompanied Asylum-Seeking Children. We are committed to engagement, promoting the involvement of young people in their own lives and in improving services for others. We are also developing our services to support our bespoke strength-based approach, ‘Building on Strengths’, which recognises the expertise of our children, families, and workers, and emphasizes relationships at the heart of everything we do.

If you are passionate and committed to delivering best practice, helping others do the same, and making a positive daily difference to children, then this role is for you. You will need to understand the needs of children looked after and be able to supervise staff. Our team is warm, welcoming, and dedicated to achieving the best outcomes for the children we serve.

Our Values

• Ambitious: Forward-thinking, embracing new ways of working, and investing in our future.
• Open: Open to different ideas and accountable for our decisions.
• Together: Working as a team that engages with our customers and partners, respects diversity, and is committed to quality services.
• Proud: Proud of the Vale of Glamorgan; proud to serve our communities and be part of the Vale of Glamorgan Council.

About The Role

Pay Details: Grade 10, SCP 36 - 39, £44,428 - £47,420 (Pro Rata), £23.70 - £25.25 P/H

Salary on appointment will depend on qualifications and experience as determined by the appointing officer.

Hours of Work / Working Pattern: 37 hours (flexible working requests can be considered)

Main Place of Work: Docks Office/Agile Working

Description

As a Practitioner Manager, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our children and our team. Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing a social work service to children, young people, and their families/caregivers
• Collaborating with other agencies to ensure comprehensive support for children
• Formulating and adhering to legislation, policies, and processes
• Supervising social work staff, providing guidance and mentorship
• Deputising for the Team Manager in their absence

About You

You will need:

• To be warm and kind, with a commitment to making a positive impact
• Proven effective practice, experience, and supervision within Children’s Social Services
• Understanding of good practice with children, families, and carers, including the needs of children who are looked after
• Experience supervising others and a commitment to relationship-based practice
• Experience with Wales Safeguarding Procedures and partnership working

Additional information

DBS Check Required: Enhanced

Relationships are central to our work, and our recruitment process has been adapted to reflect this. We will contact you for an informal chat to assess mutual suitability. If interested, you will be asked to complete a short work history and reference form before an interview.

To apply, please register your interest here: https://forms.office.com/e/hEcU1xukkC

To discuss this role and future plans, please contact: Ceri O’Dare, Team Manager

Tel: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]

Please see attached job description and person specification for further information.