[CLOSING DATE: Fri, 16 Mar 2018] We are looking to appoint two exceptional candidates to support the management of the Assessment and Intervention Team. The two Assistant Team Managers will guide the team in its approach to providing effective assessment and support services to support the safety and wellbeing of children across the county.
The Assessment and Intervention Team manage cases where children, young people and their families are in need of care and support. We provide a duty service, which receives and provides information and advice to callers on a regular basis. The team works proactively to help families remain together and aims to provide multiagency support links to assist families to overcome difficulties they face. We are also required to take action to secure both the immediate and longer term safety of children. Throughout our work we are committed to promoting positive outcomes for the children, young people and families with whom we work.
To be the right person for one of these roles, you will have excellent communication skills, proven experience of managing / supervising staff, previous experience of working with children as well as a drive and passion for supporting families and improving outcomes for children, ensuring their safety and wellbeing is paramount.
You will be expected to manage a team of staff, ensuring that they respond appropriately to the needs of children and their families whilst working within statutory guidelines, policies and standards such the Children Act 1989 and 2004 and the Social Services and Well -being Act 2014. You will contribute to the ongoing development of the service and have the ability and confidence to deputise for the Team Manager in their absence.
In order to be considered for these posts you must be a registered Social Worker, have a Post Qualifying Award and a management qualification.
In return we offer you:
- Excellent supervision and management support
- Access to ongoing training and development opportunities
- Work Life Balance including flexible working
- Childcare vouchers
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Car Sharing Scheme
- Staff discounts and offers
- Access to a Credit Union
For an informal discussion please contact Head of Service, Angela Povey Tel: 01978 295420
For an application pack, please contact the Human Resources Service Centre, Guildhall, Wrexham, LL11 1AY, by telephone on 01978 292012/ Text Relay 18001 01978 292012, email – hrservicecentre@wrexham.gov.uk or download and complete the PDF application form on
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