Practitioner Manager - Vale of Glamorgan in Barry

Hoop Social Work; Barry; Hybrid; Full time

Job summary

Join an established authority in a rewarding role as a Practitioner Manager within the Intake Team. This position is perfect for an experienced practitioner eager to make impactful decisions at the front door, ensuring the best outcomes for children and families. You will be part of a resourceful and resilient team that values improvement and innovative ideas. Enjoy the benefits of hybrid working, personal development opportunities, and a supportive environment that prioritizes manageable workloads. If you are passionate about social work and want to contribute positively to your community, this role offers you the chance to thrive.

Benefits

Free and accessible parking

Regular supervision

Commitment to strength-based practice

Excellent personal and career development opportunities

Twice weekly payroll

Free on-site quarterly training sessions

Refer a friend scheme

Loyalty Bonus

Wellbeing sessions

Qualifications

• Must hold a relevant social work qualification and registration.
• 3 years of referencing and a driving license are required.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for decision making at the front door of referrals.
• Oversee enquiries and ensure timely decision making for children.

Skills

Supervisory Experience

Risk Management

Partnership Promotion

Outcome Delivery

Education

Relevant Social Work Qualification

Job description

Intake and Assessment - Practitioner Manager

Pay rate in line with the All Wales Pledge - £40.49 Umbrella

Vale of Glamorgan Council

Within the Intake Team, Practitioner Managers have specific roles and responsibilities depending on their areas of responsibility. We are looking for an experienced practitioner with supervisory or mentoring experience, who will be responsible for decision making at the front door. This includes the screening of referrals, oversight of enquiries and ensuring timely decision making for children within the Vale of Glamorgan.

To be successful you will:

1. know what good practice looks like,
2. be experienced in delivering excellent outcomes with children, young people and their families,
3. be able to manage risk confidently,
4. promote strong partnerships across a range of multi-agency partners.

In return you can expect to be part of an Authority that is:

1. resourceful and resilient,
2. committed to improvement and keen to embrace new ideas,
3. committed to being able to maintain manageable workloads.

Benefits include:

1. free and accessible parking,
2. regular supervision,
3. a commitment to strength based practice,
4. hybrid working,
5. excellent opportunities for both personal and career development.

Benefits of working for Hoop:

1. 20 years' experience of the Social Work market,
2. Your local agency based in Cardiff,
3. Welsh-speaking consultant available should you wish to converse in Welsh throughout your job search,
4. PAYE and Umbrella payroll options available - you choose!
5. Dedicated point of contact (support team to cover whilst on leave),
6. Twice weekly payroll,
7. Actively supplying every Local Authority in South/West Wales and South West England,
8. Provides free on-site quarterly training sessions (Contributes CPD),
9. Refer a friend scheme available,
10. Loyalty Bonus to QSW's,
11. Wellbeing sessions.

To apply for this role, you will need to hold:

1. A relevant Social Work Qualification,
2. Registration with Social Care Wales,
3. Enhanced DBS registered on the update service or be happy to apply for a DBS,
4. 3 Years of referencing,
5. Driving license with access to a car.

Given the nature of the role, only applications from individuals with a social work qualification and registration with either professional body - Social Care Wales / Social Work England can be considered. Please only apply if you meet this criteria.

Please contact Kate Bowen at Hoop Recruitment if you want to find out more.