Job Description
Assistant Team Manager - Looked After Children's Team | Wrexham County Borough Council
Are you an experienced and motivated Social Worker ready to take the next step into a leadership role? Wrexham County Borough Council is seeking an Assistant Team Manager to join their dedicated Looked After Children's Team. This is a fantastic opportunity to directly support social workers, influence practice, and ensure high-quality outcomes for children in care.
Pay Rate: £31.47 per hour (PAYE)
About the Role:
As an Assistant Team Manager in the Looked After Children's Team, you will play a crucial role in supporting the Team Manager and directly guiding social work practice. This is a non-case holding post focused on leadership, supervision, and quality assurance. Your responsibilities will typically include:
* Directly supporting and mentoring social workers in their day-to-day practice with Looked After Children.
* Providing regular and reflective supervision to staff, fostering a positive team culture.
* Overseeing and guiding social work interventions, ensuring they are child-focused and align with statutory requirements and departmental policy.
* Contributing to effective performance monitoring within the team.
* Supporting the Team Manager in ensuring the delivery of high-quality services for children in care.
* Assisting in the management of team resources and contributing to service development.
What We're Looking For:
* A Social Work Degree or equivalent relevant degree.
* Significant post-qualifying experience (ideally 3+ years) working with children, Looked After Children's expeince would be preferred in the UK, with some experience in a supervisory or senior practitioner capacity.
* Registered with Social Care Wales.
* An up-to-date DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service).
Benefits of Working with Us:
When you join us, you'll benefit from:
* Dedicated Consultant: Your single point of contact to assist you throughout your placement.
* Accredited Training: Stay current with essential training including manual handling, health and safety at work, conflict management, and safeguarding vulnerable adults/children.
* Weekly Payroll: Receive your pay consistently and promptly.
* Competitive Pay Rates: Enjoy attractive hourly rates.
* Flexible Shifts: Opportunities for both full-time and part-time work.
* Top Local Authority: Work with a leading local authority in Wrexham.
* Weekly Mailers: Keep up-to-date with new local posts and opportunities.
* Referral Bonus: Earn up to £300 for referring a friend or colleague (T&Cs apply).
Interested?
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