Practitioner Manager - Intake Team

About usFollowing significant investment into Children and Young People Services, we have further resourced our teams and enhanced our services for children in need of care and support.This is an exciting time to join the Vale of Glamorgan Children’s Services as we expand our workforce to meet an increased demand for our services. As such we are now seeking a third Practitioner Manager with the relevant experience and skills to oversee decision making at the front door, together with the effective operation of a duty and assessment service.As a Practitioner Manager within the Intake Team you will also be responsible for supporting and supervising both Social Workers and Social Care Officers, and you will support the Team Manager in ensuring the effective running of the service.To be successful you will: know what good practice looks like.be experienced in delivering excellent outcomes for children, young people and their families.be able to manage risk confidently.promote strong partnerships across a range of multi-agency partners. In return you can expect to be part of an Authority that is: resourceful and resilient.committed to improvement and keen to embrace new ideas.committed to being able to maintain manageable workloads. Benefits include: free and accessible parking.regular supervision.a commitment to strength based practice.hybrid working.excellent opportunities for both personal and career development. About the rolePay Details: Grade 10 SCP 36 - 39 £44,428 - £47,420 + £5, 000 enhancementHours of Work / Working Pattern: 37 hours Monday to FridayMain Place of Work: Dock Office, Barry / Agile Working An annual enhancement of £5,000 is paid for this post. Description: To provide a social work service to children, young people and their families / carers, in line with the relevant legislation, guidance, regulations and national standards. To work as part of a team, as one of three Practitioner Managers, to manage, screen and allocate referrals coming into the Team. To undertake strategy discussions and work with partner agencies in order to ensure effective and timely support to children, young people and their families / carers. To supervise social work staff in their direct social work practice. To deputise for the Team Manager in their absence. About youYou will need: To be a qualified and registered Social Worker with Social Care Wales.Experience of statutory social work with children, young people and their families.Knowledge of the principles of the Childrens Act 1989 and the Social Services and Wellbeing (Wales) Act 2014.Experience of using the Wales Safeguarding Procedures.An ability to negotiate effectively.A commitment to partnership working.Experience of supervision or the mentoring and supporting of social work staff / students.