Children's Practitioner Manager / Assistant Team Manager

Are you an experienced and dynamic Social Worker ready to take on a crucial leadership role at the front door of Children's Services? The Vale of Glamorgan Council is seeking a highly motivated Practitioner Manager / Assistant Team Manager to join their vital Intake and Assessment Team on a permanent basis. This is an exceptional opportunity to shape practice, mentor staff, and ensure high-quality, timely interventions for children and families.

Salary: £49,428 - £52,420 per annum

As a Practitioner Manager / Assistant Team Manager in the Intake and Assessment Team, you will play a pivotal role in leading and supporting a team of social workers who are the first point of contact for new referrals. This is a management position focused on guiding complex decision-making, ensuring robust assessments, and fostering a culture of excellence. Your responsibilities will typically 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 enquiries), 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.

• A 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.
• An up-to-date Enhanced DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service).

As a valued permanent member of our team, you will enjoy a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your well-being and professional growth, which may include:

• Generous Pension Scheme: Membership to the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
• Competitive Annual Leave: A generous leave allowance, with options to purchase additional days.
• Flexible Working Arrangements: Support for a healthy work-life balance, including agile working and potential for hybrid working (subject to service needs).
• 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 programs.
• Health & Wellbeing Support: Access to employee assistance programs and health support initiatives.
• Staff Recognition Schemes: Awards and initiatives to celebrate employee contributions.
• Supportive Management: A commitment to manageable workloads and approachable management.

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