TEAM MANAGER - Pre Birth Team

Cyngor Caerdydd/Cardiff Council; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 50,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Agile working arrangements

Job summary

Cardiff Council is seeking an experienced Social Worker to join the Pre-Birth Team as Team Manager. Based at County Hall with agile working arrangements, you will lead a skilled team delivering assessment, intervention and planning for unborn babies and their families across the city, guiding the project to embed evidence-informed practice and better outcomes for children.

You will ensure high-quality statutory social work, oversee Well-being Assessments, court work where required, and use

Qualifications

• Experience as Social Worker at Team Manager level or ready to progress.
• Strong understanding of safeguarding, risk assessment and court processes.
• Ability to lead and develop others through effective supervision and support.

Responsibilities

• Lead high-quality statutory social work practice across Pre-Birth work.
• Oversee Well-being Assessments, Section 47 enquiries and court proceedings.
• Drive project improvements and strengthen partnerships within Cardiff.
• Shape future pre-birth practice and ensure timely, safe interventions.

Skills

Safeguarding

Risk assessment

Court processes

supervision & leadership

Performance data

Job description

Cardiff is a thriving city standing proud as the capital, and largest city in, Wales. Cardiff has an international reputation, a distinct character, an excellent quality of life with a wide range of cultural, sporting and family attractions. Cardiff was recently voted Europe's 'third best' capital city to live in by the European Union survey and it's clear to see why. Just for good measure we have more urban green space than any other city in Britain!

You will be working for one of the largest employers in Wales, joining an experienced leadership team focused on ensuring a clear purpose, 'can do' culture, and business systems and practice which improve operational delivery. We are committed to developing and empowering our frontline workforce. As a team we are passionate about making a positive difference, building on people's strengths and developing effective, purposeful, relationships.

About the job

With effect from the 1st April 2026 this post attracts a market supplement of £5000 per annum full time equivalent.

As Team Manager for Cardiff's Pre-Birth Team, you will lead a dedicated and highly skilled team delivering assessment, intervention and planning for unborn babies and their families across the city. Our Baby's Best Beginnings co-formulation approach supports Trauma informed practice across the multi-agency system.

The team receives referrals from FASPH where a statutory assessment has been identified as necessary. Based at County Hall, with agile working arrangements available, the service works with families throughout pregnancy and for a short period following birth to ensure children have the best possible start in life.

You will oversee and support the delivery of high-quality statutory social work practice, including Well-being Assessments, Section 47 enquiries, Family Networking, Pre-Birth Risk Assessments, Public Law Outline (PLO) work and Court proceedings where required.

Alongside the operational management of the team, this is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in leading Cardiff's ongoing Pre-Birth Project. The successful candidate will provide leadership and direction for the project, driving improvements in practice, strengthening partnership working, embedding learning and ensuring the development of an evidence-informed service that delivers better outcomes for babies and their families.

Working closely with colleagues across Children's Services and partner agencies, you will help shape the future direction of pre-birth practice within Cardiff, ensuring interventions are timely, effective and focused on achieving safety, permanence and positive outcomes.

We are committed to working alongside parents and wider family networks to build on strengths, reduce risk and enable children, wherever possible, to remain safely within their families.

What We Are Looking For From You

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Social Worker who is either already operating at Team Manager level or ready to progress into their first management role.

You will have a strong understanding of safeguarding, risk assessment and court processes, together with the ability to lead and develop others through effective supervision, support and challenge.

As Team Manager, you will ensure that the voice and lived experience of the child remain central to all assessments, interventions and decision-making. You will be committed to high-quality direct work and promoting a strengths-based, relationship-focused approach with families.

In addition to managing day-to-day operational demands, you will be confident in leading service improvement activity and driving forward the ongoing Pre-Birth Project. We are looking for someone who can inspire others, build strong partnerships, use performance and practice data to inform decision-making and contribute to the continued development of the service.

Pre-birth work is complex, fast-paced and often involves competing priorities. You will therefore need to demonstrate resilience, sound professional judgement, emotional intelligence and the ability to make clear and balanced decisions in challenging situations.

A valid driving licence and access to transport are essential requirements of the role.

With effect from the 1st April 2026 this post attracts a market supplement of £5000 per annum full time equivalent.

This payment is reviewed on a 12 monthly basis

This post has a requirement for registration with Social Care Wales.

This post is subject to Disclosure and Barring Service Enhanced check.

Safeguarding and Child Protection are key priorities for the Council. We aim to support children and vulnerable adults to ensure they are as safe as they can possibly be. Our services and schools are committed to ensuring the safety and protection of all children and vulnerable adults, and will take action to safeguard their well-being, and acknowledge that children and vulnerable adults have a right to protection. This is supported in the general ethos of the Council and all schools.

This vacancy is suitable for post share.

Job Category Social Services - Childrens

Working Pattern/Contract Type Full Time Permanent