Team Manager G10

Who You Are

We are looking for an experienced Social Worker who is registered with Social Care Wales and has substantial experience within children's safeguarding services. The ideal candidate has experience supervising and developing Social Workers, holds management experience or is ready to step into a management role, and has a sound knowledge of statutory safeguarding responsibilities and court processes. They should be able to effectively manage competing demands in a fast-paced environment, demonstrate strong decision-making, leadership, and risk management skills, and remain calm, objective, and child-focused when working within a challenging and complex service.

What the Job Involves

As a Team Manager, you will lead one of four busy Intake & Assessment Teams within Cardiff Children's Services. You will provide leadership, oversight, and support to a team of Social Workers undertaking statutory assessments and interventions, including Section 47 Child Protection enquiries, well-being assessments, pre-proceedings, and court work as required. The role involves managing a duty rota and attending the office up to two days per week, with agile working arrangements available. The team undertakes timely assessments, identifies risks, and provides immediate support and intervention when necessary. You will also have a role in the proactive work with children and families on the edge of care, identifying strengths and support networks to enable children to remain safely within their family networks where possible.

Skills

• Substantial experience in children's safeguarding services
• Supervising and developing Social Workers
• Management experience or potential
• Knowledge of statutory safeguarding and court processes
• Strong decision-making and leadership
• Risk management abilities
• Calm and objective under pressure