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Team Manager - SEWAS

Blaenau Gwent County Borough Council

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Mamhilad Park Estate, Pontypool, Agile Working (Hybrid)

Permanent, Full time

Enhanced DBS check required

Grade 11 (£52,805- £56,085 per annum)

37 hours


Family Finding Team Manager within SEWAS, responsible for the provision of efficient and effective team management and to lead in the provision of a flexible, responsive and high-quality adoption service.

The South East Wales Adoption Service (SEWAS) requires a Team Manager responsible for the Family Finding team. The Manager will be dedicated to ensuring the maintenance and development of the service in accordance with statutory requirements, guidance, National Minimum Standards and the policies and procedures of the participating Local Authorities.

As Team Manager of the Family Finding team, you will support and develop policies and procedures, the team and relationships with key agencies to enhance the service as a whole. This will involve service reviews, recruitment and management of staff and the promotion of awareness of what the service provides.

A recognised Social Work qualification, Management qualification (or working towards NVQ 4 or equivalent) and registration with the Care Council for Wales will be essential, along with experience of working within a children’s services setting. Other requirements include, but are not restricted to, strong team management skills, the ability to chair complex meetings and knowledge of adoption and childcare legislation, regulation and guidance.

This post requires a registration with Social Care Wales under the category of Social Care Managers/Social Workers and registration will need to be in place prior to commencement in the role. Information on how to register with Social Care Wales can be found on the following website https://socialcare.wales

Thorough pre-employment screening is undertaken during the recruitment process. The post holder will be required to complete an application for a Disclosure of Criminal Records.

We welcome applications in Welsh, please complete Welsh Job Application Form

For information on the re-employment and re-engagement of former employees please refer to the Council’s Pay Policy.

Closing Date:             21st November 2024

Interview Date:          To be confirmed


Closing date: Thu 21/11/2024 at 23:59
Job reference: 013/24/297175
Vacancy downloads:

JD_-_Team_Manager_-_SEWAS_-_BG03486.pdf

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