Team Practice and Performance Manager (Mainstream Support Team) Unit 1, Maritime Industrial Estate, Pontypridd CF37 1NY
Rhondda Cynon Taf Council is excited to offer a full-time position for a Team Practice and Performance Manager within Foster Wales RCT's new Mainstream Support Team. This opportunity has arisen due to the process of a recent restructure which is anticipated to be concluded by January 2025.
This is an exciting role for a creative, passionate individual dedicated to achieving positive outcomes for looked-after children and young people. Our service is transforming to improve the ability of meeting the needs of our fostering community, and the Mainstream Support Team is newly established to specifically support our Foster Carers and their associated needs.
We are seeking passionate individuals with exceptional interpersonal skills, creativity, and the ability to think outside the box. If you're ready to embrace a leadership role and help shape our transformative service, we want you on our team. We value approachability and a forward-thinking mindset. Join us in making a real difference in the lives of children and young people, and play a vital role in supporting our fostering community.
We value creativity, approachability, and a forward-thinking mindset. Join us in making a real difference in the lives of children and young people, and play a vital role in supporting our fostering community.
Key Responsibilities: - Guide the development of our work in collaboration with a dynamic and enthusiastic management team.
- Manage and develop high standards of practice within the team.
- Provide regular supervision and support to team members.
- Contribute to the strategic and operational management of the service.
- Occasionally deputise for the Service Manager when required.
About You: - Committed to achieving positive outcomes for children and young people.
- Skilled in developing strong working relationships and fostering team cohesion.
- Experienced in social work with a strong understanding of the challenges and demands of the profession.
- Enthusiastic about continuous professional development and eager to take advantage of our dedicated Learning and Development Centre.
- Ready to engage in our management development programme.
Benefits: - 26 days Annual Leave, rising to 31 days after 5 years’ service.
- Cycle to Work Scheme.
- Discounted Leisure for Life Membership.
- Vectis Card (staff discount).
- Technology Purchase Scheme.
If you are passionate about making a difference and are looking for a role that offers both challenge and reward, we would love to hear from you.
For further information and an informal discussion, please contact Gemma Higgon-Young at 07384456966.
Protecting children and vulnerable adults is a core responsibility of all staff appointed to the Council.
In addition to this safeguarding responsibility, the successful applicant for this role will also be subject to an enhanced disclosure and barring service check.The Council values diversity in its workforce. We are committed to ensuring that no unlawful discrimination occurs in the recruitment and selection process on the grounds of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, transgender, including those with non-binary identities, religion or belief or pregnancy and maternity. We offer a number of staff networks for employees including the Allies Network, a Disability and Carers Network and Perthyn our LGBTQ+ Network.
An application submitted for this post in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application made in English.As part of the Council’s longer term objectives in relation to the Welsh language and its Workforce Planning Strategy, it is committed to a guaranteed interview scheme for Welsh-speakers of Level 3 and above. If you meet the essential criteria as identified in the person specification for the job and are a Welsh-speaker of Level 3 and above, you will be invited to interview if you choose to participate in the scheme.In view of the large number of Application Forms which are currently being submitted individual applications are not acknowledged. Consequently if you do not hear from us within four weeks of the closing date, please assume that your application is unsuccessful on this occasion. In which case you are thanked for the interest you have shown in applying for a position within the Council.
In support of the Council’s voluntary pledge to support the Armed Forces, the recruiter must always be prepared to ensure that applicants who have identified themselves as members of the Armed Forces including Service Leavers, Veterans or Reservists and who meet the essential criteria of the person specification, are offered an interview.
