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Are you an experienced Social Worker ready to take the next step in your career?
Randstad is recruiting a Qualified Social Worker Team Manager to join the Safeguarding Children's Services Team in Conwy as an agency worker. This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated professional to lead a dynamic team, ensuring the safety and well-being of vulnerable children and young people in the community.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage a team of social workers, overseeing complex safeguarding cases and ensuring best practices.
- Provide supervision, mentoring, and professional development to team members, fostering a supportive and high-performing environment.
- Ensure statutory responsibilities are met, including child protection investigations, care proceedings, and risk assessments.
- Work collaboratively with multi-agency partners, including health, education, and legal services, to safeguard children effectively.
- Monitor team performance, ensuring timely interventions and high-quality service delivery.
- Represent the team in key meetings, including case conferences, strategy discussions, and court hearings.
- Maintain accurate records and ensure compliance with Conwy County Borough Council policies and procedures.
Requirements:
- Qualified Social Worker with current registration with Social Care Wales.
- Significant experience in safeguarding and child protection within children's services.
- Previous experience in a team management or supervisory role.
- Strong understanding of relevant legislation, including the Children Act 1989 and Social Services and Well-being (Wales) Act 2014.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to manage a demanding workload while ensuring high-quality outcomes.
- A valid UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes.
Desirable:
- Experience working in a Welsh local authority setting.
- Knowledge of Welsh language is a plus but not essential.
- Familiarity with Conwy County Borough Council systems and safeguarding procedures.
What's on Offer:
- Competitive agency rates with weekly pay.
- Flexible working arrangements where possible.
- Opportunity to lead a dedicated and supportive team.
- Mileage reimbursement for work-related travel.
- Dedicated Randstad consultant support throughout your assignment.
- Access to ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
How to Apply:
If you're ready to take on a leadership role in safeguarding children and making a real impact in Conwy, we'd love to hear from you. Submit your CV and a cover letter highlighting your relevant experience. For more information, contact Randstad Care directly.
Randstad Care acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client. Randstad Care is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merits alone.
Did you know that Randstad Care have been awarded a place on the National Clinical Staffing Framework for the NHS? This means we will be able to bring you more opportunities within nursing & midwifery and clinical staffing.
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