Cardiff Council are recruiting for an exciting new role as part of our new Out of Hours Team.
Benefits offered
* A generous annual leave entitlement starting at 28 days per year to a maximum of 33 days per year after 5 years, with the option to purchase additional annual leave to a maximum of 10 days.
* Our working culture is flexible, with a flexi scheme allowing you to work to a schedule that suits you.
* Hybrid working – supporting you to flexibly deliver your role whether on visits, from an office or your home.
Cardiff is one of the fastest growing cities in Britain and is the first city in the UK to be declared as a UNICEF Child Friendly City that places the rights of children and young people at the head of our policies and strategies. Parents have the most significant influence on children and on their future lives. It is our belief that outcomes for children are best when they are supported to grow and achieve within their own families. This belief has driven the ‘Think Family’ approach which looks at the family as a whole and co-ordinates support across the public services, tailored to each family’s needs and strengths.
If you are interested in being part of Cardiff’s journey to being one of the most vibrant and successful cities within the UK that puts Children first with the ambition of being a lead force behind practice development in Wales, we would be excited to hear from you.
About the job
The Interventions Hub is essential in helping families get the right help at the right time. That’s why we are creating an out of hours support team in Children’s Services. This will enable vulnerable children, young people and families to receive emergency support inside and outside of normal office hours.
This team will have a dual function in providing family support and residential support.
The Deputy Team Leader will be responsible for deputising for the team manager and provide supervision and support to the Support Workers as well as offer support to families in crisis.
What We Are Looking For From You
You should have supervisory experience in a relevant setting, the ability to manage staff and undertake supervision. You should have experience of working with children, young people and their families and be committed to working with families to enhance parenting capacity and improve the life chances of children and young people.
As Deputy Team Leader you will need to work independently and have confidence in making decisions and providing guidance.
This role will require you to complete the All Wales Induction Framework for Health and Social Care within 6 months of appointment.
You should be able to work flexibly during the week and some weekends. This could include working 12-hour shifts.
You will be required to have a full valid driving licence and sole use of a vehicle.
Additional information
This post is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service Enhanced check.
Safeguarding and Child Protection are key priorities for the Council. We aim to support children and vulnerable adults to ensure they are as safe as they can possibly be. Our services and schools are committed to ensuring the safety and protection of all children and vulnerable adults, and will take action to safeguard their well-being, and acknowledge that children and vulnerable adults have a right to protection. This is supported in the general ethos of the Council and all schools.
This vacancy is suitable for post share.
We welcome applications in both English and Welsh. Applications received in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than English applications.
Please note the Council does not accept CV’s. When completing the supporting information section of your application, please ensure you refer to the below located on our website :
Job Category Social Services - Childrens
Working Pattern/Contract Type Full Time Permanent
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