Assistant Team Manager - Looked After Children (cla) in Wrexham, Clwyd

Job Title: Assistant Team Manager – Looked After Children (CLA)
Specialism: Social Worker – Children’s
Location: Wrexham, UK
Salary: £41.56 per hour
Type: Ongoing (Part Time or Full Time)

Perks and benefits

• Part Time / Full Time: Choose flexible working hours that balance professional responsibility with personal commitments.
• Hourly Pay: Benefit from an attractive hourly rate of £41.56, giving you control and financial flexibility.
• Generous Annual Leave: Enjoy local authority holiday entitlement, including bank holidays, to support wellbeing.
• Local Government Pension Scheme: Secure your financial future through a respected and reliable pension scheme.
• Flexible & Hybrid Working: Combine office and home working to enhance productivity and work‑life balance.
• Supportive Team Environment: Thrive within a collaborative and nurturing team focused on wellbeing and shared success.

What you will do

• Support the Team Manager in the effective management of the Looked After Children (CLA) team.
• Provide supervision, professional guidance, and support to social workers and support staff.
• Oversee complex cases involving children in care, ensuring robust care planning and timely reviews.
• Lead on permanence planning including adoption, fostering, and Special Guardianship Orders (SGOs).
• Ensure high‑quality assessments, care plans, and the completion of statutory visits.
• Act as deputy to the Team Manager when required, maintaining continuity and service stability.
• Monitor team performance, manage caseloads, and ensure compliance with key performance indicators.
• Participate in strategy meetings, care planning forums, and placement stability discussions.
• Ensure adherence to legislation including the Children Act 1989 & 2004 and Care Planning Regulations.
• Work collaboratively with Independent Reviewing Officers (IROs), foster carers, providers, and partner agencies across health and education.

Why Wrexham

Wrexham offers a unique blend of professional opportunity and quality of life. Surrounded by beautiful landscapes and steeped in rich Welsh heritage, the town has a growing cultural scene and strong community spirit. With excellent transport links and a progressive approach to children’s services, Wrexham is an ideal place for social work leaders seeking both career impact and personal fulfilment.

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Apply now to join the Assistant Team Manager – Looked After Children (CLA) team in Wrexham and take the next step in your career with Sanctuary Personnel.