Shared Lives Senior Project Worker

Vale of Glamorgan Council; Bangor; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government body is hiring a Senior Project Worker in Bangor to lead the Shared Lives team, supervising project workers and ensuring smooth operations. The role requires experience in vulnerable adult services, strong communication skills, and relevant qualifications in social care. Candidates should demonstrate leadership, conflict management, and collaborative work. Generous salary range is based on experience, and the role demands a commitment to equal opportunities and community support.

Qualifications

• Experience with vulnerable adults in a care setting.
• Ability to reflect on and challenge practices.
• Ability to analyse information and write reports.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Shared Lives Team Manager in leadership and supervision.
• Ensure effective delivery of daily operations.
• Hold a caseload of Shared Lives Carers.

Skills

Experience in Family Placement / Adult Services

Risk assessments and support plans

Collaborative working

Managing staff

Adult Safeguarding procedures

Good communication skills

Planning and prioritizing

Conflict management

Education

BSc Social Work/Dip SW or equivalent

Health and Social Care Management Qualification (QCF Level 5)

Job description

About us

Shared Lives is a service within Adult Services in the Vale of Glamorgan County Council. We recruit Carers who have their own homes to support individuals with varying needs including learning disabilities, physical disabilities, autism, mental health issues and dementia. Our assessed and trained Carers then open their own family home to the person needing support, both Carer and Individual are carefully matched.

Ambitious - Forward thinking, embracing new ways of working and investing in our future. Open - Open to different ideas and being accountable for the decisions we take. Together - Working together 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 to be part of the Vale of Glamorgan Council.

About the role

Pay Details: Grade 9 (spinal point 31-35) £41,771- £46,142 (Pro Rata), £21.65- £23.92 per hour.

Hours of Work / Working Pattern: 37 hours per week.

Main Place of Work: Hen Goleg, Barry.

Description

This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated and organised individual to join the Shared Lives team as a Senior Project Worker. In this new role, you will assist the Shared Lives Team Manager in providing practical leadership and supervision to Shared Lives project workers and carers and ensuring the smooth and effective delivery of daily operations. You will have the opportunity to foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement within the team. As the Senior Project Worker you will also hold a caseload of Shared Lives Carers.

About you

• Experience in at least one of the following service areas: Family Placement / Adult Services / Vulnerable Adults / Shared Lives.
• Experience in the undertaking of assessments, including risk assessments, and formulation of support plans.
• Experience in working with people with care and support needs.
• Experience of collaborative, multi-disciplinary/interagency working.
• Experience in managing staff, mentoring, co‑aching or supervision within a health and/or social care setting.
• Experience of Adult Safeguarding procedures.
• Awareness of relevant policy and legislation; Social Services Wellbeing Act, Regulation, and Inspection of Social Care (Wales) Act (2016).
• Knowledge and commitment to the concepts of the Councils Equal Opportunities Policy.
• Mental Capacity Act (2005), Adult Placement Schemes Regulations (Wales) 2019 & Deprivation of Liberty Safeguards / Liberty Protection Safeguards.
• Good communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Administration skills, e.g., file management, word processing contemporary IT.
• Ability to plan, set priorities and work on your own initiative.
• Ability to identify, prevent and manage conflict.
• Ability to manage staff and coordinate day-to-day operational processes.
• Ability to reflect on and challenge own practice and that of others.
• Ability to assess and make recommendations.
• Ability to analyse information and write comprehensive reports.
• Appropriate Health/Social Care Qualification: e.g., BSc Social Work/Dip SW, RNMH/RNLD, Health and Social Care Management Qualification (QCF Level 5 or equivalent).
• Evidence of commitment to Continuing professional Development.
• Ability to work independently and co-operatively as a member of a team.
• Ability to organise time and priorities of self and others, work under pressure and to deadlines.
• Commitment to all aspects of equal opportunity and non‑discriminatory practice.
• Motivation and enthusiasm for the role and responsibilities and understanding of the tasks required.
• Ability to drive/travel throughout the Vale and Bridgend or between locations as appropriate.
• Flexibility (e.g., some evening work).

Additional information

• DBS Required: Yes.
• DBS Type: Enhanced and Barred Adult.

Contact

Marchant, Paul <[e-mail]