Practitioner Manager / Assistant Team Manager - Intake & Assessment
Vale of Glamorgan Council is inviting applications for a permanent Practitioner Manager / Assistant Team Manager role within its Intake and Assessment Team.
Salary: £49,428 – £52,420 per annum
About the Role
The successful candidate will lead and support a team of social workers who are the first point of contact for new referrals. This management position focuses on guiding complex decision‑making, ensuring robust assessments, and fostering a culture of excellence. Key responsibilities include:
* Providing expert professional supervision, guidance and mentorship to social workers and students within the team.
* Overseeing the screening and assessment of all initial enquiries, including child protection referrals (Section 47), and ensuring timely and appropriate responses.
* Supporting the team in making critical decisions regarding the level of need and the appropriate pathway for children and families (e.g., early help, statutory intervention, court proceedings).
* Contributing to the effective management of team resources, performance monitoring and quality assurance processes.
* Deputising for the Team Manager in their absence, taking responsibility for operational management and decision‑making as required.
* Working collaboratively with multi‑agency partners to ensure integrated working and effective safeguarding.
* Contributing to the continuous development of practice within the team, embedding a strength‑based approach and ensuring adherence to statutory requirements and local policies.
Qualifications
* Social Work Degree or equivalent relevant degree.
* Significant post‑qualifying experience (ideally 5+ years) working with children and families in the UK, with proven experience in a senior practitioner, advanced practitioner or supervisory/management role within an assessment or “front door” statutory setting.
* Demonstrated ability to manage complex cases, supervise staff and influence practice.
* Registered with Social Care Wales.
* Up‑to‑date Enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service).
Benefits
* Generous Pension Scheme – membership to the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
* Competitive Annual Leave – generous allowance with option to purchase additional days.
* Flexible Working Arrangements – support for a healthy work‑life balance, including agile and potential hybrid working.
* Free Parking – access to free parking at office locations.
* Comprehensive Training & Development – regular supervision, continuous professional development opportunities and access to internal and external training programmes.
* Health & Wellbeing Support – access to employee assistance programmes and health support initiatives.
* Staff Recognition Schemes – awards and initiatives to celebrate employee contributions.
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