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Job reference REQ04614 Date posted 08/09/2025 Application closing date 29/09/2025 Location Neath Civic Centre Salary Grade 10: £45,091 - £ 49,282 per annum (plus market pay supplement of £3,000 per annum to be reviewed 31.03.2026) Package Generous holiday entitlement, Employee Assistance Programme, Local Government Pension Scheme with 22.4% employer contributions, discounted gym membership with Celtic Leisure and excellent development opportunities Contractual hours 37 Basis Full time Job category/type Social Care Attachments Deputy Team Manager - Neath Community Children's Team REQ04614 Advert.docx JD & PS.docx Reasons to Work for Neath Port Talbot Council.pptx
Deputy Team Manager - Neath Community Children's Team
Are you ready to take the next step in yoursocial work career? We are looking for a dynamic and committedDeputy Team Manager to help lead our Neath Community ChildrensTeam with energy, compassion, and purpose.
In this pivotal role, you will support theTeam Manager in delivering a high-quality, responsive service tochildren and families across Neath. You will work with childrenin need of care and support, those in need of protection, andlooked-after children, ensuring that every child receives thebest possible outcomes in line with current legislation, policy,and best practice.
Some of WhatYou'll Be Doing
* Providing professional leadership andguidance to Social Workers and Support Workers.
* Managing a small caseload of complexcases to stay connected to frontline practice.
* Supporting the development and deliveryof our service to maintain excellence.
* Helping shape a culture of learning,support, and continuous improvement.
Why JoinUs?
Its an exciting time in Children and YoungPeople Services! We are proud of our strong and stable managementteam, and are making real progress towards our goals of qualitypractice, family support, and effective risk management.
* Low average caseloadsmean you can focuson doing your best work.
* Training and development are toppriorities. We invest in you.
* Supportive leadershipthat values yourvoice and your growth.
What WeOffer
* Acompetitive salaryand secureemployment.
* Generous leave: 25 days annual leave(rising to 32 after 5 years), plus 2 extra days atChristmas.
* Excellent benefits: pension scheme, sickpay, and a Health & Well-being Group.
* Staff perks: staff lottery, discounts,and a relocation scheme if you are moving to the area.
What You WillNeed
* A recognisedSocial Workqualification.
* Registration with Social CareWales.
* At least three years post-qualifyingexperience working with children and young people.
If you are passionate about making adifference and want to be part of a service that strives forexcellence while supporting its staff to thrive we would love tohear from you.
Workstyle: Hybrid working is supported, however an officepresence is expected in line with the needs of the service
For an informal discussion, please contactLisa Wilcox, Team Manager or Nune Aleksanyan, PrincipalOfficer:
Interview date scheduled for
Wednesday 8th October, 2025
DBS requirements
This post is subject to an Enhanced DBSdisclosure.
Neath Port Talbot Council is totallycommitted to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of childrenand young people and expects all staff and volunteers to sharethis commitment. Our employees are equally committed to ensuringthe safety and protection of all children and young people andwill take action to safeguard their wellbeing.
The recruitment process for this post willbe underpinned by rigorous safer recruitment assessment to ensurethat children and young people are protected.
Welsh Language skills are not required.
AdditionalInformation:
Applications may be submitted in Welsh,applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated lessfavourably than an application submitted in English.
We offer a guaranteed interview scheme forcandidates who have a disability and armed forces veterans.
In support of employees of Tata Steel whoare at risk of redundancy, or have been made redundant in 2024,Neath Port Talbot Council is offering a guaranteed interview forjobs across the Council. Applicants must meet the essentialcriteria for the post to qualify for this. If you are or goingto be affected by the job losses at Tata Steel then we wouldwelcome an application from you. Just make it known on yourapplication form that you are currently at risk of redundancy oryou have been made redundant.
At Team NPT, we all work together to servethe people, communities and businesses of Neath Port Talbot.
We are committed to providing trainingopportunities and the professional development of all ouremployees.
We look forward to welcoming you to TeamNPT.
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