Social Work Team Manager

At Carmarthenshire Council, we're committed to providing high-quality services to our community. We're looking for an experienced Team Manager to join our Duty and Assessment/Child Protection Teams, where you'll play a vital role in ensuring the well-being and safety of our most vulnerable residents.

About the Role:
As a Team Manager, you'll be responsible for leading and managing a team of social workers, officers, and other professionals who work together to deliver exceptional services to children, young people, and families. You'll have a proven track record of experience in duty and assessment and child protection teams, with a strong understanding of the complexities and nuances of these roles.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage a team of social workers and officers, providing guidance, support, and coaching to ensure they have the skills and knowledge needed to deliver high-quality services
• Develop and implement strategies to improve service delivery, ensuring that our teams are equipped to meet the changing needs of our community
• Work closely with other teams and stakeholders to ensure a collaborative approach to service delivery
• Conduct assessments, develop care plans, and provide interventions to support vulnerable children, young people, and families
• Ensure that all services are delivered in accordance with relevant policies, procedures, and legislation

Requirements:

• Proven experience of working in duty and assessment and child protection teams, with a strong understanding of the complexities and nuances of these roles
• Excellent leadership and management skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire a team to deliver exceptional services
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to think critically and make sound judgments
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with colleagues, stakeholders, and service users
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, with a focus on delivering high-quality services under pressure

How to Apply:

If you are interested, please call Chris Richardson on 01772 208964 or email me your CV – Christopher.richardson@servicecare.org.uk

If this role isn’t right for you, but you know someone who would fit perfectly to our engaged and devoted team and you refer them, you will receive a referral bonus of £350.

The benefits of working with SCS:

• A specialist dedicated Social Work consultant offering single point of contact.
• Exceptional referral bonuses - £350 per referral placed in to work!
• An extensive & exclusive range of Social Work vacancies across the UK
• Nationwide provider Social Work staff to over 200 local authorities.
• Payroll service twice a week.
• Ltd and PAYE payment options available.
• Annual training budget of up to £250 and continued online CPD training.
• Excellent Annual Loyalty schemes / bonuses.
• DBS disclosures provided via fast-track online services free of charge.