Assistant Team Manager

Assistant Team Manager – Wrexham Children Services (Leaving Care Team)

Full time, 37 hours per week

Social Work qualification required. You will support our continuous improvement journey and best practice approach, contributing to the highly rated inspection outcomes.

• Lead and support children and families through the Leaving Care process, ensuring high quality practice and child‑centred outcomes.
• Manage and supervise qualified and unqualified workers, maintaining professional standards through formal and informal supervision.
• Act as mentor and lead induction of new staff, and provide regular guidance and development opportunities.
• Provide management oversight for referrals, complex cases and collaborate with the team manager to deliver high performing practice.
• Stay up to date with legislation, best practice and facilitate continuous professional development through training opportunities.
• Support the development of staff to achieve the best outcomes for children and young people within the team.
• Chair meetings and communicate effectively with stakeholders regarding cases and team progress.

• Current Social Work qualification.
• Experience as a front‑line children’s social worker.
• Previous experience managing complex cases and supervising staff.
• Excellent communication and chairing meeting skills.
• Self‑confident decision‑making and proactive management style.
• Enhanced DBS check and Social Care Wales registration.

• Up to 32 days annual leave.
• Flexible and hybrid working options.
• Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Reward and Benefit Scheme.
• Training and Development Opportunities.
• Employee Assistance Programme and well‑being initiatives.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Reduced rate leisure membership.
• Relocation package up to £5,000.
• Detailed induction programme.

The Council welcomes applications from suitable candidates regardless of race, gender, disability, sexuality, religious belief or age and promotes bilingualism. All equality rules apply.