Social Work Team Manager - North Integrated Cluster Network

In this pivotal role, you will provide professional leadership, operational oversight and expert social work guidance, ensuring the delivery of safe, effective and person‑centred support for adults with complex, long‑term needs. You will oversee the professional practice of social workers, manage resources responsibly, uphold safeguarding duties, and promote high standards through supervision, training and performance management.

Working collaboratively within a matrix leadership model, you will support and deputise for the Integrated Cluster Network Service Manager, contribute to strategic development across Adult Services, and foster strong partnerships with health colleagues, community networks and wider stakeholders.

We are looking for a registered social worker with substantial post‑qualifying experience, proven leadership skills, and a thorough understanding of legislation, safeguarding and strengths‑based practice. You will be confident in managing complex situations, motivating teams, and driving high‑quality, outcome‑focused social work practice.

If you are committed to improving the lives, independence and wellbeing of adults in our community - and want to lead a team that makes a real difference then we would love to hear from you.

The ability to greet customers through the medium of Welsh is a requirement for this post.

Protecting children, young people or adults at risk is a core responsibility of all council employees.

An Enhanced with Adults Barred list criminal records check by the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) is a requirement for this post.

A valid driving licence is requirement for this post.

The council's Hybrid Working Policy applies to this post. This provides a framework for establishing how you will undertake working hours between your home and the office.

Closing Date: 4 March 2026

Shortlisting Date: 5 March 2026

Interview Date: 16 March 2026

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