Team Manager (Permanency and Pathways)

Are you a forward thinking, talented, dedicated professional, with a proactive approach in meeting the needs for our looked after children?

The Permanency and Pathways team requires a dynamic, organised Team Manager willing and able to support social workers in managing complex case work effectively and contributing to service developments and innovations.

The successful candidate will play a key role in making a real difference to the lives of Looked After Children and Care Leavers. The role will involve supporting a team of 9 social workers with 1 other FTE Team Manager. Monitoring the statutory obligations of the team and driving forward standards to achieve best practice will be the primary objectives of the Team Managers in conjunction with supporting the team in undertaking statutory functions and managing case loads.

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 3 years post qualifying experience and good knowledge of relevant legislation. You will be required to demonstrate supervisory experience and a commitment to continuing professional development both your own and your team.

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: Liz Rowlands, Section Manager - Care Planning (liz.rowlands@conwy.gov.uk / 01492575289)

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. Need some support with your application? We've got tips, guidance and support services to help you through it.

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