The 15+ team within TYPSS is recruiting!
We are looking for a full time Assistant Team Manager.
We are looking for someone with an interest in managing incoming referrals via our duty system. The focus of the duty element of the service is to support young people and families to remain together where it is safe to do so.
We are seeking someone with proven experience at managing complex cases and who is seeking to develop or build upon staff supervisory skills.
About the Team
We support Young People between the ages of 15-25 with a range of complex support needs.
The team works with:
- Children Looked After.
- Young People subject to child protection plans.
- Young People at the edge of care.
- The primary focus of the team is to offer Young People consistent support to prepare them for independence.
- The team has a strong focus on ensuring we are fulfilling our duties to Young People as their corporate parents and broadening their horizons.
You will be:
- Working in a fast-paced environment to make decisions that may be time sensitive.
- Processing child protection referrals and making decisions linked to child protection. Chairing strategy discussions, core groups and Care and Support meetings.
- Focusing on supporting staff to ensure Young People are supported to remain at home where it is safe to do so.
- Offering Young People, staff and family members creative solutions with a focus on strengths and building resilience.
- Offered opportunities to develop strategic specialities in practice – e.g. CSE/CCE.
Team Structure:
- 1 Team Manager
- 2 Assistant Team Managers (x1 FT, x1 PT)
- 5 Social Workers
- 5 YPAs
- 2 CSWs
- 1 Drop In CoOrdinator
What You’ll Gain
- A supportive, experienced, and committed team environment
- Opportunities to develop your assessment, planning, and intervention skills
- Collaborative work with families, agencies, and partners
- Monthly supervision and peer reflective sessions
- Access to post-qualifying training and wider learning programmes
- Opportunity to develop specialisms – e.g. support of UASCs, CSE/CCE
- Multi Agency working with key partners within and external to the service
- Development of innovative Young Person led practice
- Opportunity to be engaged and involved in practice research opportunities
Working Arrangements
- Minimum two days per week at our office base Pontsychan House, Abersychan
- Flexible and remote working options available
- Use of virtual platforms for meetings and participation
Why Join Us?
We understand the demands of social work and prioritise practitioner wellbeing. You’ll be part of a progressive, learning-focused service where your skills and contributions are valued. The core of the team is well established and with very experienced and skilled practitioners.
For an informal discussion regarding this vacancy please contact Kate Phillips Team Manager. Telephone Number 07973381971 or Email Kate.phillips@torfaen.gov.uk
You must demonstrate how you meet the Essential criteria listed in the attached Person Specification in order to secure an interview: How to apply Guidance for applicants Torfaen County Borough Council.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. A comprehensive screening process will be undertaken on all successful applicants, which will include an Enhanced check with the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Registration with Social Care Wales is required for this post.
Torfaen County Borough Council strives to be a fair, supportive and effective employer. The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. The Council expects all employees, paid or unpaid, to share this commitment. We value the range of experiences that a diverse workforce brings and therefore we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and under-represented groups.
Welsh Language Skills are desirable for this post but not essential. You are welcome to submit your application in English or in Welsh. Each application will be treated equally.
We are a registered Disability Confident Leader and are committed to the employment and career development of disabled people. Our Guaranteed Interview scheme guarantees that people with disabilities will be invited to interview, so long as they meet the essential requirements for the role. If you have a health condition, are neurodivergent, or use British sign language, and need to discuss reasonable adjustments, please contact the recruiting manager. We can only work with you to arrange adjustments if we are made aware of your requirements prior to your application submission, test or interview.
Please ensure that you only apply for this position via Torfaen Council’s vacancies website. CVs and applications submitted to any other websites are not received by us.
