Deputy Team Manager - Port Talbot Community Children's Team

About the role:
Are you ready to take the next step in your social work career? We are looking for a dynamic and committed Deputy Team Manager to help lead our Port Talbot Community Childrens Team with energy, compassion, and purpose.
In this pivotal role, you will support the Team Manager in delivering a high-quality, responsive service to children and families across Port Talbot and Briton Ferry. You will work with children in need of care and support, those in need of protection, and looked-after children ensuring that every child receives the best possible outcomes in line with current legislation, policy, and best practice.

Some of What You will Be Doing

• Providing professional leadership and guidance to Social Workers and Support Workers.
• Managing a small caseload of complex cases to stay connected to frontline practice.
• Supporting the development and delivery of our service to maintain excellence.
• Helping shape a culture of learning, support, and continuous improvement.

Its an exciting time in Children and Young People Services! We are proud of our strong and stable management team, and we are making real progress towards our goals of quality practice, family support, and effective risk management.

• Low average caseloads mean you can focus on doing your best work.
• Training and development are top priorities, we invest in you.
• Supportive leadership that values your voice and your growth.

What We Offer

• A competitive salary and secure employment.
• Generous leave: 25 days annual leave (rising to 32 after 5 years), plus 2 extra days at Christmas.
• Excellent benefits: pension scheme, sick pay, and a Health & Well-being Group.
• Staff perks: staff lottery, discounts, and a relocation scheme if you&©re moving to the area.

What You will Need

• A recognised Social Work qualification.
• Registration with Social Care Wales.
• At least three years post-qualifying experience working with children and young people.
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If you are passionate about making a difference and want to be part of a service that strives for excellence while supporting its staff to thrive we would love to hear from you.

About us:
We believe in rewarding and recognising our colleagues efforts and achievements. We also believe that theres life at work and life outside of work. We want everyone to be healthy and happy and have the financial resources and support they need.
Choose to work for us and you will be rewarded with a range of attractive benefits and support to help you live your best life.
• Hybrid working (in some roles) and flexible working schemes to improve your work life balance
• Benefit from a competitive employee package with a remarkable 22.4% employer pension contribution
• Enjoy a holiday entitlement of 25 days, increasing to 32 days after 5 years service (not forgetting the additional 8 bank holidays too)
• Access discounted gym membership with Celtic Leisure
• Utilise the cycle to work scheme with up to 40% off bikes and cycling equipment
• Purchase a new car through Tusker salary sacrifice scheme
• Enjoy exclusive discounts at local and national retailers with the Smart Spend app through our staff wellbeing group.
If you would like to start a rewarding career with a company that values and invests in its employees and you have the necessary experience and qualifications, this could be your dream job and we would love to hear from you.
For an informal discussion, please contact Robyn Kingson, Team Manager or Maria Selby, Principal Officer:

Email: r.kingston@npt.gov.uk or m.selby@npt.gov.uk

Closing date: Monday 12th January, 2026

This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS disclosure.

Neath Port Talbot Council is totally committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Our employees are equally committed to ensuring the safety and protection of all children and young people and will take action to safeguard their wellbeing.

The recruitment process for this post will be underpinned by rigorous safer recruitment assessment to ensure that children and young people are protected.

Welsh Language skills are not required.

Additional Information:
Applications may be submitted in Welsh, applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates who have a disability and armed forces veterans. In support of employees of Tata Steel who are at risk of redundancy, or have been made redundant in 2024, Neath Port Talbot Council is offering a guaranteed interview for jobs across the Council. Please note that applicants must meet all the essential criteria, as shown in the person specification, to qualify for a guaranteed interview. If you are or going to be affected by the job losses at Tata Steel then we would welcome an application from you. Just make it known on your application form that you are currently at risk of redundancy or you have been made redundant.
At Team NPT, we all work together to serve the people, communities and businesses of Neath Port Talbot.
We are committed to providing training opportunities and the professional development of all our employees.
We look forward to welcoming you to Team NPT.