Section Manager

You will lead the Multi-Agency Safeguarding Hub (MASH), which is the first point of contact for all potential safeguarding concerns in relation to children, young people and adults within Conwy. It is a multi-agency service that works together sharing information, knowledge and experience to early identify safeguarding concerns and provide a robust decision making forum.

You will lead the team of Managers, Social Workers, Duty Officers and Intervention Workers to deliver an effective and responsive service.

You will be required to comply with the statutory safeguarding responsibilities and to drive forward service improvements and developments to ensure the team are ever evolving and motivated to stay ahead of any emerging trends and implement an early response.

You will be supported by a Service Manager with regular formal and informal supervision. You will have access to a dedicated HR and workforce team. Conwy have excellent training opportunities, which will enable you to progress your career aspirations.

You will have the opportunity of working flexibly from both home and the state of the art 'Coed Pella' office in Colwyn Bay, which allows you to be in contact with partner departments including Youth Justice, Education, Housing and many others. We promote and understand the importance of a positive and healthy work life balance and can offer a range of flexible working solutions, such as 9 day fortnight. This can be discussed further at interview.

In return you can expect:
• Generous holiday entitlement
• Flexible working solutions
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Sacrifice schemes including cycle to work
• Discounts and cashback at local high street shops.
• Opportunity to purchase a health cash plan to claim towards dental, glasses, therapy, etc.
• Free access to round the clock employee assistance program for advice and support

In order to be eligible to apply you must have the Social Work degree or an equivalent social work qualification, CQSW or DipSW with a minimum of 5 years post qualifying experience with a good knowledge of relevant legislation.

Due to the nature of the work, it will be necessary to obtain a satisfactory disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)

This role offers flexible working options for a work life balance. This can include adjusting your working day and hybrid working, ie a balance of office and home working.

For further information, please contact Rehema Gakoko 01492 575959 or Karen Smith 01492 575329

Welsh Language Skills: The ability to speak welsh is desirable for this post, which means that we welcome applications from Welsh speakers, Welsh learners and English speakers.

We are committed to our Welsh language and are proud of our Welsh culture. We welcome applications in both Welsh and English and application forms received in either language will not be treated less favourably than each other.

We're passionate about supporting and encouraging you to use your Cymraeg whatever your level. We offer free classes at all levels, in-person and on-line to support you.

Conwy is committed to safeguarding. Qualifications and references will be verified.

In promoting Equal Opportunities, Conwy welcomes applicants from all sections of the community. All Disabled applicants who meet the essential job requirements will be guaranteed an interview. The Council will provide appropriate additional work facilities for disabled applicants. There is an option for disabled people to apply on different formats. Please contact the HR Team on 01492 576129 for further advice.

Mae'r ffurflen hon ar gael yn Gymraeg hefyd.