Social Work Team Manager

Charles Hunter Associates; Barry; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Qualified Social Worker to join a Family Support team as their Team Manager in Barry, Wales. The successful candidate will manage service delivery to children and families while leading a team focused on strength-based approaches. The role requires a master's degree in Social Work, extensive experience in children's social work, and management capabilities. A friendly, people-focused environment with flexible working options is offered.

Benefits

Generous salary on offer

Flexible working arrangements

People-focused team environment

Qualifications

• Qualified Social Worker registered with Social Care Wales.
• Extensive post-qualifying experience within Children's Social Work.
• Advanced knowledge in specific areas of practice and management experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop effective delivery of services to Children and their Families.
• Ensure effectiveness of Social Services in line with Council Plans and Strategies.

Skills

Management experience

Knowledge of Therapeutic Parenting

Child Protection

Safeguarding

Children in Need

Education

Masters degree in Social Work

Job description

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We are looking for a Qualified Social Worker to join a Family Support team as their Team Manager.

ONLY APPLY IF YOU ARE A QUALIFIED SOCIAL WORKER, REGISTERED WITH SOCIAL CARE WALES

About the role

You'll be joining a team who are developing their services to best support a bespoke strength-based approach. You will be required to manage and develop an effective delivery of services to the Children, Young People and their Families.

You will play a key part in ensuring the present and future effectiveness of Social Services within the Council, and specifically in relation to the development of an identified area of service in line with the relevant Divisional/Directorate Council Plans and Strategies, national standards, and statutory and legislative requirements.

About the team

You will need a masters degree in Social Work to be considered with extensive post-qualifying experience within Children's Social Work, or, Child Protection, Safeguarding, Children in Need and an understanding of Therapeutic Parenting would be desirable. An advanced level of knowledge in one or more of the areas of practice, and significant experience within management is essential.

What's on offer?

• Generous salary on offer
• Flexible working arrangements
• A people-focused, friendly, and welcoming team environment