Deputy Team Manager Principal Social Work

Posted 23 April by Rapier
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£47,403 - £50,441 per annum
Cardiff , South Glamorgan
Permanent, full-time
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A Local Authority is looking for 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 

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