Work base: Coed Pella, Colwyn Bay
Are you a forward thinking, talented, dedicated professional, with a proactive approach in meeting the needs of families and children whilst leading a dedicated team.
The Safeguarding & Legal Team requires a dynamic, organised Team Manager willing and able to support social workers in managing complex case work effectively. Having good knowledge of Child Protection, Public law Outline, Proceedings and the Adoption process whilst meeting the needs of looked after children during transition and long term planning: Contributing to service developments and innovations.
The successful candidate will play a key role in making a real difference to the lives of children and families who may be experiencing crisis. The role will involve supporting a team of 8 social workers, 2 FIT workers and 1 Duty Officer alongside another Team Manager. You will effectively be monitoring the statutory obligations of the team and driving forward standards to achieve best practice.
In order to be eligible to apply you must have the Social Work degree or an equivalent social work qualification, CQSW or DipSW with a minimum of 3 years post qualifying experience and good knowledge of relevant legislation. You will be required to demonstrate supervisory experience and a commitment to continuing professional development both your own and your team.
This role offers flexible working options for a work life balance. This can include adjusting your working day and hybrid working, ie a balance of office and home working.
Manager details for informal discussion: Angela Longman, Section Manager (01492 575148 / angela.longman@conwy.gov.uk)
Welsh Language Skills: The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. We are committed to our Welsh language and are proud of our Welsh culture. We welcome applications in both Welsh and English and application forms received in either language will not be treated less favourably than each other.
We’re passionate about supporting and encouraging you to use your Cymraeg whatever your level. We offer free classes at all levels, in-person and on-line to support you.
Conwy is committed to safeguarding. Qualifications and references will be verified.
In promoting Equal Opportunities, Conwy welcomes applicants from all sections of the community. All Disabled applicants who meet the essential job requirements will be guaranteed an interview. The Council will provide appropriate additional work facilities for disabled applicants. There is an option for disabled people to apply on different formats. Please contact the HR Team on 01492 576129 for further advice.
Lleoliad gwaith: Coed Pella, Bae Colwyn
Ydych chi’n weithiwr proffesiynol blaengar, talentog ac ymroddedig, gydag agwedd rhagweithiol mewn bodloni anghenion teuluoedd a phlant tra’n arwain tîm ymroddgar.
Mae’r Tîm Diogelu a Chyfreithiol angen Rheolwr Tîm deinamig a threfnus sydd yn fodlon, ac sy’n gallu cefnogi gweithwyr cymdeithasol i reoli gwaith achos cymhleth yn effeithiol. Bydd ganddynt wybodaeth dda am Amddiffyn Plant, Amlinelliad Cyfraith Gyhoeddus, Achosion a’r broses Fabwysiadu tra’n bodloni anghenion plant sy'n derbyn gofal yn ystod y cyfnod pontio a chynllunio hirdymor. Byddant yn cyfrannu at ddatblygiadau ac arloesedd yn y gwasanaeth.
Bydd yr ymgeisydd llwyddiannus yn chwarae rôl bwysig wrth wneud gwahaniaeth gwirioneddol i fywydau plant a theuluoedd allai fod yn wynebu argyfwng. Bydd y swydd yn golygu cefnogi tîm o 8 gweithiwr cymdeithasol, 2 weithiwr FIT ac 1 Swyddog ar Ddyletswydd ochr yn ochr â Rheolwr Tîm arall. Fe fyddwch chi’n monitro’r rhwymedigaethau statudol y tîm yn effeithiol ac yn symud safonau yn eu blaenau i gyflawni arfer gorau.
I fod yn gymwys i wneud cais, mae’n rhaid i chi feddu ar radd mewn Gwaith Cymdeithasol neu gymhwyster gwaith cymdeithasol cyfwerth, CQSW neu DipSW gydag o leiaf 3 blynedd o brofiad ar ôl cymhwyso gyda gwybodaeth dda o ddeddfwriaeth berthnasol. Fe fydd gofyn i chi arddangos profiad o oruchwylio ac ymrwymiad i ddatblygiad proffesiynol parhaus ar eich cyfer chi a’ch tîm.
Mae'r rôl hon yn cynnig opsiynau gweithio hyblyg ar gyfer cydbwysedd bywyd a gwaith. Gall hyn gynnwys addasu eich diwrnod gwaith a gweithio hybrid, hy cydbwysedd rhwng gweithio yn y swyddfa a gweithio gartref.
Manylion y rheolwr ar gyfer trafodaeth anffurfiol: Angela Longman, Rheolwr Adain (01492 575148 / angela.longman@conwy.gov.uk)
Gofynion y Gymraeg: Mae’r gallu i gyfarthrebu yn y Gymraeg yn dymunol ar gyfer y swydd hon. Rydym ni wedi ymrwymo i'r Gymraeg ac yn falch iawn o’n diwylliant Cymreig. Rydym yn croesawu ceisiadau yn y Gymraeg a’r Saesneg fel ei gilydd ac ni fydd ffurflenni cais a dderbynnir yn y naill iaith na’r llall yn cael eu trin yn llai ffafriol na’i gilydd.
Rydym yn frwdfrydig dros eich cefnogi a’ch annog i ddefnyddio’ch Cymraeg, beth bynnag eich lefel; ac mae gennym ni ddosbarthiadau am ddim ar gyfer pob lefel, wyneb yn wyneb ac ar-lein, i’ch cefnogi chi ymhellach.
Mae Conwy wedi ymrwymo i ddiogelu. Bydd cymwysterau a geirdaon yn cael eu dilysu.
Mae Conwy wedi ymrwymo i gyfle cyfartal ac rydym yn croesawu ymgeiswyr o bob rhan o'r gymuned. Rydym yn darparu opsiwn i bobl anabl wneud cais mewn gwahanol fformatau. Cysylltwch â'r Tîm AD ar 01492 576129 i gael cyngor pellach.
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