This is an exciting time to join the Vale of Glamorgan Children’s Services as we expand our workforce to meet an increased demand for our services. As such we are now seeking a third Practitioner Manager with the relevant experience and skills to oversee decision making at the front door, together with the effective operation of a duty and assessment service.
Responsibilities
* Support and supervise both Social Workers and Social Care Officers, and support the Team Manager in ensuring the effective running of the service.
* Provide a social work service to children, young people and their families / carers, in line with the relevant legislation, guidance, regulations and national standards.
* Manage, screen and allocate referrals coming into the Team.
* Undertake strategy discussions and work with partner agencies to ensure effective and timely support to children, young people and their families / carers.
* Supervise social work staff in their direct social work practice.
* Deputise for the Team Manager in their absence.
Qualifications
* Qualify and registered Social Worker with Social Care Wales.
* Experience of statutory social work with children, young people and their families.
* Knowledge of the principles of the Children’s Act 1989 and the Social Services and Wellbeing (Wales) Act 2014.
* Experience of using the Wales Safeguarding Procedures.
* Ability to negotiate effectively.
* A commitment to partnership working.
* Experience of supervision or the mentoring and supporting of social work staff / students.
* Be experienced in delivering excellent outcomes for children, young people and their families.
* Be able to manage risk confidently.
* Promote strong partnerships across a range of multi‑agency partners.
What You’ll Be Part of
In return you can expect to be part of an Authority that is resourceful and resilient, committed to improvement and keen to embrace new ideas, and committed to maintaining manageable workloads.
Disability Confident
A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer.
Our Commitment
Following significant investment into Children and Young People Services, we have further resourced our teams and enhanced our services for children in need of care and support.
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