Team Manager - Family Support Team

Team Manager - Family Support Team

Service Care Solutions are recruiting for an experienced Team Manager to join the Family Support Team (FST) within Wrexham County Borough Council's Children's Social Care Service.

Location: Wrexham
Contract: Full time

Rate: £35.69 per hour PAYE £47.84 per hour Umbrella/Limited

About the Role

As Team Manager, you will lead a dedicated team consisting of:
15 Social Workers, 3 Social Care Assessors, and 3 Assistant Team Managers.

The Family Support Team works with children and families who are open to Children's Social Care and is responsible for:

• Care and Support Plans
• Providing robust support to children and families
• Managing Child Protection Plans
• Public Law Outline (PLO) processes
• Taking cases through to the first court hearing
• Ensuring children are safeguarded and supported to achieve the best possible outcomes

Key Responsibilities

• Provide effective leadership, supervision and management oversight
• Support and develop staff to maintain high standards of practice
• Ensure assessments, plans and interventions are completed to a high quality
• Oversee safeguarding and child protection processes
• Ensure compliance with statutory legislation, policies and procedures
• Drive performance and continuous service improvement
• Promote positive outcomes for children and families

Requirements

• Qualified Social Worker with Social Care Wales registration
• Significant experience within Children's Social Care
• Previous Team Manager or Assistant Team Manager experience
• Strong knowledge of safeguarding, child protection and court proceedings
• Excellent leadership, communication and decision making skills

Why Join?

This is an exciting opportunity to join a forward thinking local authority and lead a committed team dedicated to making a real difference in the lives of children and families across Wrexham.

Benefits of Working with Service Care Solutions

• Dedicated consultant throughout your placement
• Weekly payroll service
• Nationwide opportunities across Local Authorities and NHS services
• Ongoing compliance and onboarding support
• £200 candidate referral bonus

Service Care Solutions benefits and interested please send your CV to .
New candidates registering with Service Care Solutions may also be eligible for a £150 sign up bonus.