This newly created joint post sits within adult social care across Torfaen and Blaenau Gwent, where the two councils are federating their services. The postholder leads adult social work and care management across four long-term locality teams that span both councils. The role is distinct for its federated scope and its close working with Aneurin Bevan University Health Board and Social Care Wales. Fit depends on being a qualified social work practitioner with substantial management experience and a strong grasp of Welsh adult social care legislation.
What the job involves
- Lead adult social work and care management across four long-term locality teams spanning both councils
- Lead professional practice, quality assurance, safeguarding, transformation, performance and financial management
- Develop the vision for a federated adult social care service that delivers safe, consistent, high-quality support
- Strengthen consistent ways of working across both councils
- Support established managers through change Keep services responsive to differing patterns of need
- Work with Aneurin Bevan University Health Board, Social Care Wales, regulators, elected members and community partners
- Champion prevention, co-production and integrated approaches
- Plan for sustainable support to meet future demand
What’s required
Qualifications
- Qualified social work practitioner
Experience
- Substantial management experience
- Proven record of service improvement
Skills & knowledge
- Strong grasp of Welsh adult social care legislation
Checks & eligibility
- Enhanced DBS check following screening
Other
- Resilience and collaborative working
- Willingness to challenge established practice
- Energy and sound judgement
Nice to have
- Welsh language skills
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Contact Details:
The Methodist Church in Britain Recruitment Team
