[Internal] Assistant Team Manager - Family Placement Team

An exciting opportunity has arisen for the appointment of an Assistant Team Manager within the Family Placement Team\/ Foster Wales Torfaen.

Following a review of the Family Placement Team, the Council invested significantly in support to Foster Carers with additional Social Worker Posts being created. With over two thirds of our Children Looked After in the care of foster carers, improving outcomes for Children Looked After must start with improving foster care.

As an experienced Social Worker, you will be expected to share your knowledge and expertise with other staff in the Family Placement Team and deputise for the Team Manager when required. This post will include providing formal and informal supervision to members of the team.

This is an exciting opportunity and your chance make a difference to the lives of children in foster care. The post is based at the Civic Centre, Pontypool and will also involve spending time working from home and visiting foster carers.

You will be joining a well-established team of experienced Social Workers, Community Support Workers and other professionals.

For an informal discussion regarding these vacancies, please contact Kirsty Cooke on 01495 766616\/ Kirsty.cooke@torfaen.gov.uk.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. A comprehensive screening process will be undertaken on all applicants which will include an Enhanced check with the Disclosure and Barring Service.

You are welcome to submit your application in English or in Welsh. Each application will be treated equally.

Torfaen County Borough Council strives to be a fair, supportive and effective employer. The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. The Council expects all employees, paid or unpaid, to share this commitment.