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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?
For more details or to apply, call (phone number removed) or email
Seize this opportunity to advance your career in social work with Randstad and Cardiff Council. Apply now to make a difference!
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