The Team Manager post is one of 3 FTE posts within the Assessment and Support Team. The function of the Team Manager is to support the Section Manager in the service delivery to Children and Families.
The team is responsible for services to children in need of care and support, children in need of protection and a small number of short term looked after children. There is a range of in house support services including the Strengthening Families Team and Bwthyn y Ddol which can be accessed to provide short to medium term interventions according to assessed need.
The Assessment and Support Team requires dynamic team managers willing and able to support social workers in managing complex case work effectively and contributing to service developments and innovations.
In return you can expect:
- Generous holiday entitlement
- Compressed working hours (9 day fortnight)
- Local Government Pension Scheme
- Tax free child care vouchers via salary sacrifice scheme for working parents
- 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.
As the team works in a bilingual area, the ability to communicate in both Welsh and English is desirable for the above post.
Conwy is committed to safeguarding - qualifications and references will be verified.
Due to the nature of the work, it will be necessary to obtain a satisfactory disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
For further information, please contact Mark Devereux on 01492 575269
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.
Manager details for informal discussion: Mark Devereux, Section Manager (Mark.devereux@conwy.gov.uk / 01492 575869)
Welsh Language Skills: The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. 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.
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We're committed to developing a diverse workforce and inclusive teams that embrace a wide range of voices, experiences, perspectives and backgrounds. Creating a workplace that is welcoming and where everyone feels they belong ensures we can deliver great services.
We welcome and encourage applicants from all backgrounds and experiences.
We are a Disability Confident Employer. If you have declared a disability in your application, we guarantee an interview if you evidence that you meet the essential criteria of the job in your application (requirements marked with an 'E' on the Person Specification).
We are happy to provide reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process (and in employment) where possible. We encourage you to request adjustments. To do this please contact the manager named above to discuss your needs and potential support. There are options to apply via different formats, please contact the HR Team on 01492 576129 to discuss how we can support you. These requests will not put you at any disadvantage.
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