Job Description

49,282 - 50,269 per year. We currently have a Deputy Team Manager post within Foster Wales Swansea - Family and Friends Team, Child & Family Services. The post is Full time and Permanent.

Post title:

Deputy Team Leader

Post number:

SS.65812-V2

Salary:

49,282 - 50,269 per year

Job description:

Deputy Team Leader (SS.65812-V2) Job description

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Directorate/department:

Social Services

Apply online now for post SS.65812-V2

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Closing date:

11.45pm, 24 October 2025

Further information

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If you enjoy supporting children and their families to help them achieve their full potential, then Swansea Council could have just the opportunity for you.

We currently have a Deputy Team Manager post within Foster Wales Swansea - Family and Friends Team, Child & Family Services. The post is full time and permanent.

This is an excellent opportunity for qualified social workers who have worked at a senior level to expand their experience and knowledge at Deputy manager/ Practice Lead level.

You will be working within a stable and committed staff team who are highly focused upon working with kinship carers to keep children safe within their family unit wherever possible


The role includes all aspects assisting the Team Manager in the effective management of The Family & Friends Team.


As a Deputy Manager will work alongside the other Deputy Managers of the service to assist the Family & Friends Team to fulfil the requirements of the service. This includes supervision, support and mentoring of the staff team to achieve their potential and to provide a high-quality service to children and families.



You will be fully supported to develop in this role by the team Manager and other Deputy managers in the team.

Members of the Family & Friends Team tell us what they like most about working within this team is:

The focus on individual and team development The opportunity to work directly with children and families The ability to develop expertise in a key area of Child & Family Social Work Seeing their work result in excellent outcomes for children and their families Having the support of a close knit and supportive team. The benefits of a range of staff support including the flexible working patterns to meet your own family's needs are encouraged.

Moreover, Swansea is a great place to live and work. It is an innovative waterfront city at the heart of the wider Swansea Bay City Region. From stunning coastal scenery to tranquil parks, a thriving cultural scene to the best of modern city living, the city offers the best of all worlds.


If you have a Professional qualification in Social Work and are registered with the Care Council for Wales, and can bring skills, experience, and passion to do this role we would like to hear from you.


To discuss the post further please contact

Donna Lukes

, Team Manager, Family and Friends Team, on

07795 018791

or via

donna.lukes@swansea.gov.uk

Safeguarding

Within Swansea Council there is a "Safeguarding is Everybody's Business" principle, and this applies to all Swansea Council employees, elected members, volunteers and contractors. Further details can be found at https://www.swansea.gov.uk/corporatesafeguarding

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