Deputy Team Manager (Principal Social Work)

ALocal Authorityis lookingfor a Principal Social Worker to work predominantly in a supervisory role, alongside case management of a small complex caseload, within one of thier Locality Teams. The successful candidate would be supported by their Team Manager and the Operational Manager. They would work within a team of social workers, social work assistants and resource assistants (additional administrative support).
The team works from a strengths-based (Signs of Safety) approach to meet the needs of young people and their families. They have a diverse variety of casework and have dedicated and regular senior management support alongside progression opportunities for the successful candidates.
Whilst the role is predominately non-caseholding, where concerns escalate in respect of Young People allocated to one of your supervisees you will be expected to take on allocation until risks have de-escalated to enable relocation to the Social Work Assistant or NQSW.
Benefits for you as the Social Worker:
Flexible working opportunities
Manageable caseloads
An inclusive market supplement of £5,000.
Generous annual leave with added days after 5 years continuous service
Family friendly policies and benefits to help support you and your family
Supportive and positive working culture with regular supervision
Career development and qualification opportunities

Responsibilities of you as a Social Worker:
Keep children, young people and families at the heart of the work through promoting the use of Signs of Safety engagement tools.
Work with the team manager to ensure team and staff development needs are reviewed annually and when needed and contribute to the development of the Service Development Plan
To monitor and manage the performance and development of Social Workers.
Supervise a pod of social work assistants and lesser experienced social work staff

Requirements of you as the Social Worker:
Social Care Wales registration
A Diploma or Degree in Social Work
A full UK driving licence
DBS clearance
Authority to work in the UK (no VISA sponsorship)

Location: South Wales
Salary scale: £47,403 - £50,441 d.o.e +inclusive of £5000 market supplement
Please apply online or reach out to or phone on 07920570814
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