Job Description

Salary: 45,091 - 49,282 per annum (plus market pay supplement of 3,000 per annum to be reviewed 31.03.2026)

Are you ready to take the next step in your social work career? We are looking for a dynamic and committed Deputy Team Manager to help lead our Neath Community Children's Team with energy, compassion, and purpose.

In this pivotal role, you will support the Team Manager in delivering a high-quality, responsive service to children and families across Neath. You will work with children in need of care and support, those in need of protection, and looked-after children, ensuring that every child receives the best possible outcomes in line with current legislation, policy, and best practice.

Some of What You'll Be Doing

Providing professional leadership and guidance to Social Workers and Support Workers. Managing a small caseload of complex cases to stay connected to frontline practice. Supporting the development and delivery of our service to maintain excellence. Helping shape a culture of learning, support, and continuous improvement.

Why Join Us?

Its an exciting time in Children and Young People Services! We are proud of our strong and stable management team, and are making real progress towards our goals of quality practice, family support, and effective risk management.

Low average caseloads mean you can focus on doing your best work. Training and development are top priorities. We invest in you. Supportive leadership that values your voice and your growth.

What We Offer

A competitive salary and secure employment. Generous leave: 25 days annual leave (rising to 32 after 5 years), plus 2 extra days at Christmas. Excellent benefits: pension scheme, sick pay, and a Health & Well-being Group. Staff perks: staff lottery, discounts, and a relocation scheme if you are moving to the area.

What You Will Need

A recognised Social Work qualification. Registration with Social Care Wales. At least three years post-qualifying experience working with children and young people.
If you are passionate about making a difference and want to be part of a service that strives for excellence while supporting its staff to thrive we would love to hear from you.

Workstyle :

Hybrid working is supported, however an office presence is expected in line with the needs of the service

Interview date scheduled for

: Wednesday 8th October, 2025

DBS requirements:

This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS disclosure.

Neath Port Talbot Council is totally committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Our employees are equally committed to ensuring the safety and protection of all children and young people and will take action to safeguard their wellbeing.

The recruitment process for this post will be underpinned by rigorous safer recruitment assessment to ensure that children and young people are protected.

Welsh Language skills are not required.

Additional Information:

Applications may be submitted in Welsh, applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates who have a disability and armed forces veterans.

In support of employees of Tata Steel who are at risk of redundancy, or have been made redundant in 2024, Neath Port Talbot Council is offering a guaranteed interview for jobs across the Council. Applicants must meet the essential criteria for the post to qualify for this. If you are or going to be affected by the job losses at Tata Steel then we would welcome an application from you. Just make it known on your application form that you are currently at risk of redundancy or you have been made redundant.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 45,091.00-49,282.00 per year

Benefits:

Additional leave Company pension Employee mentoring programme Flexitime Health & wellbeing programme Life insurance On-site parking Sick pay
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Port Talbot SA13 1PJ