Locality Manager (Retirement Living) Location: South (e.g. Berkshire, Oxfordshire, Surrey, East Sussex, Wiltshire, Devon) Salary: £55,000 per annum Vacancy Type: Full Time Closing date: 07 May 2026 At Stonewater, we believe everyone deserves a place to call home and a service they can rely on. We re looking for an experienced Locality Manager to lead our Retirement Living services across the South (e.g. Berkshire, Oxfordshire, Surrey, East Sussex, Wiltshire, Devon), ensuring our customers receive high quality, responsive and personalised support. About the role: As a Locality Manager (Retirement Living), you ll be responsible for the strategic oversight of retirement living services across Southern England. Your team of Regional Managers oversee the operational performance of Scheme Managers across 2000 units, comprising a blend of leasehold and rented independent Retirement Living for over 55 s. You ll ensure excellence in your teams around tenancy and neighbourhood management, customer experience, and work closely with colleagues and partner organisations to build safe, inclusive and thriving communities. You will actively engage with a range of stakeholders, including residents, community groups, councillors and Members of Parliament, building constructive relationships to address concerns, resolve issues, and support positive outcomes for retirement living communities. You ll also play a key leadership role - coaching, mentoring and developing Regional Managers and frontline colleagues to achieve high performance, confident decision making and strong customer outcomes. What you ll be doing: Performance overview of tenancy services including allocations, tenancy management and enforcement Ensuring the support of customers with complex needs through effective case management and multi-agency working Championing complaint resolution and using learning to continuously improve services Ensuring services are compliant with housing legislation, safeguarding requirements and regulatory standards Building strong relationships with residents, community groups, local authorities and partners Using performance data and KPIs to drive service improvements and customer satisfaction Line managing Regional Managers and embedding a culture of coaching, development and accountability Contributing to service planning, area based initiatives and wider organisational priorities You ll need: A solid understanding of Retirement Living services and the unique operational, resident and community challenges associated with managing specialist housing for older people Experience in housing management or community services within a Retirement Living setting A solid understanding of tenancy law, housing regulation and safeguarding Proven experience coaching and developing high performing teams Strong communication, conflict resolution and stakeholder management skills The ability to analyse performance information and use data to improve outcomes Experience of leading teams, managing performance and handling complex situations with professionalism and empathy Discover Stonewater: Stonewater is a leading housing provider. We manage around 40,000 homes, serving 93,000 customers across our portfolio of affordable properties for general rent, shared ownership and sale, alongside specialist accommodation, with an ambitious house-building programme. Our mission is to provide quality homes and services for people whose needs are not met by the open market. We re looking for like-minded people to join our team of over 900 talented colleagues who embody our values of being ethical, ambitious, passionate, agile and commercial, as well as people who want to make a difference and transform people s lives. We are a Disability Confident Employer and working towards accreditation for becoming a Disability Confident Leader, which allows us to record and report on disability, mental health and wellbeing in the workplace to better support our colleagues. We have also achieved accreditation for being an Advanced Employer for Investing in Ethnicity Maturity Matrix. We are committed to being a Menopause Friendly employer and working towards accreditation our Menopause Friendly accreditation. Stonewater reserve the right to bring the closing date forward should enough quality applications be received prior to the current closing date. To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Stonewater, please click apply to be redirected to our website to complete your application.
May 07, 2026
Full time
Locality Manager (Retirement Living) Location: South (e.g. Berkshire, Oxfordshire, Surrey, East Sussex, Wiltshire, Devon) Salary: £55,000 per annum Vacancy Type: Full Time Closing date: 07 May 2026 At Stonewater, we believe everyone deserves a place to call home and a service they can rely on. We re looking for an experienced Locality Manager to lead our Retirement Living services across the South (e.g. Berkshire, Oxfordshire, Surrey, East Sussex, Wiltshire, Devon), ensuring our customers receive high quality, responsive and personalised support. About the role: As a Locality Manager (Retirement Living), you ll be responsible for the strategic oversight of retirement living services across Southern England. Your team of Regional Managers oversee the operational performance of Scheme Managers across 2000 units, comprising a blend of leasehold and rented independent Retirement Living for over 55 s. You ll ensure excellence in your teams around tenancy and neighbourhood management, customer experience, and work closely with colleagues and partner organisations to build safe, inclusive and thriving communities. You will actively engage with a range of stakeholders, including residents, community groups, councillors and Members of Parliament, building constructive relationships to address concerns, resolve issues, and support positive outcomes for retirement living communities. You ll also play a key leadership role - coaching, mentoring and developing Regional Managers and frontline colleagues to achieve high performance, confident decision making and strong customer outcomes. What you ll be doing: Performance overview of tenancy services including allocations, tenancy management and enforcement Ensuring the support of customers with complex needs through effective case management and multi-agency working Championing complaint resolution and using learning to continuously improve services Ensuring services are compliant with housing legislation, safeguarding requirements and regulatory standards Building strong relationships with residents, community groups, local authorities and partners Using performance data and KPIs to drive service improvements and customer satisfaction Line managing Regional Managers and embedding a culture of coaching, development and accountability Contributing to service planning, area based initiatives and wider organisational priorities You ll need: A solid understanding of Retirement Living services and the unique operational, resident and community challenges associated with managing specialist housing for older people Experience in housing management or community services within a Retirement Living setting A solid understanding of tenancy law, housing regulation and safeguarding Proven experience coaching and developing high performing teams Strong communication, conflict resolution and stakeholder management skills The ability to analyse performance information and use data to improve outcomes Experience of leading teams, managing performance and handling complex situations with professionalism and empathy Discover Stonewater: Stonewater is a leading housing provider. We manage around 40,000 homes, serving 93,000 customers across our portfolio of affordable properties for general rent, shared ownership and sale, alongside specialist accommodation, with an ambitious house-building programme. Our mission is to provide quality homes and services for people whose needs are not met by the open market. We re looking for like-minded people to join our team of over 900 talented colleagues who embody our values of being ethical, ambitious, passionate, agile and commercial, as well as people who want to make a difference and transform people s lives. We are a Disability Confident Employer and working towards accreditation for becoming a Disability Confident Leader, which allows us to record and report on disability, mental health and wellbeing in the workplace to better support our colleagues. We have also achieved accreditation for being an Advanced Employer for Investing in Ethnicity Maturity Matrix. We are committed to being a Menopause Friendly employer and working towards accreditation our Menopause Friendly accreditation. Stonewater reserve the right to bring the closing date forward should enough quality applications be received prior to the current closing date. To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Stonewater, please click apply to be redirected to our website to complete your application.
Locality Manager (South East) Location: South East (e.g. Brighton and Hove, Eastbourne, Surrey, Reading, Oxford) Salary: £55,000 per annum Vacancy Type: Full Time Closing date: 07 May 2026 At Stonewater, we believe everyone deserves a place to call home and a service they can rely on. We re looking for an experienced Locality Manager to lead housing services across the South East (e.g. Brighton and Hove, Eastbourne, Surrey, Reading, Oxford), ensuring our customers receive high quality, responsive and personalised support. About the role: As a Locality Manager, you ll be responsible for the operational delivery of housing services across your locality. You ll lead tenancy and neighbourhood management, champion excellent customer experience, and work closely with colleagues and partner organisations to build safe, inclusive and thriving communities. You ll also play a key leadership role - coaching, mentoring and developing Housing Officers and frontline colleagues to achieve high performance, confident decision making and strong customer outcomes. What you ll be doing: Leading tenancy services including allocations, tenancy management and enforcement Managing neighbourhoods to ensure estates are clean, safe and well maintained Supporting customers with complex needs through effective case management and multi agency working Championing complaint resolution and using learning to continuously improve services Ensuring services are compliant with housing legislation, safeguarding requirements and regulatory standards Building strong relationships with residents, community groups, local authorities and partners Using performance data and KPIs to drive service improvements and customer satisfaction Line managing Housing Officers and embedding a culture of coaching, development and accountability Contributing to service planning, area based initiatives and wider organisational priorities You ll need: Experience in housing management or community services A solid understanding of tenancy law, housing regulation and safeguarding Proven experience coaching and developing high performing teams Strong communication, conflict resolution and stakeholder management skills The ability to analyse performance information and use data to improve outcomes Experience of leading teams, managing performance and handling complex situations with professionalism and empathy Discover Stonewater: Stonewater is a leading housing provider. We manage around 40,000 homes, serving 93,000 customers across our portfolio of affordable properties for general rent, shared ownership and sale, alongside specialist accommodation, with an ambitious house-building programme. Our mission is to provide quality homes and services for people whose needs are not met by the open market. We re looking for like-minded people to join our team of over 900 talented colleagues who embody our values of being ethical, ambitious, passionate, agile and commercial, as well as people who want to make a difference and transform people s lives. We are a Disability Confident Employer and working towards accreditation for becoming a Disability Confident Leader, which allows us to record and report on disability, mental health and wellbeing in the workplace to better support our colleagues. We have also achieved accreditation for being an Advanced Employer for Investing in Ethnicity Maturity Matrix. We are committed to being a Menopause Friendly employer and working towards accreditation our Menopause Friendly accreditation. Stonewater reserve the right to bring the closing date forward should enough quality applications be received prior to the current closing date. To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Stonewater, please click apply to be redirected to our website to complete your application.
May 07, 2026
Full time
Locality Manager (South East) Location: South East (e.g. Brighton and Hove, Eastbourne, Surrey, Reading, Oxford) Salary: £55,000 per annum Vacancy Type: Full Time Closing date: 07 May 2026 At Stonewater, we believe everyone deserves a place to call home and a service they can rely on. We re looking for an experienced Locality Manager to lead housing services across the South East (e.g. Brighton and Hove, Eastbourne, Surrey, Reading, Oxford), ensuring our customers receive high quality, responsive and personalised support. About the role: As a Locality Manager, you ll be responsible for the operational delivery of housing services across your locality. You ll lead tenancy and neighbourhood management, champion excellent customer experience, and work closely with colleagues and partner organisations to build safe, inclusive and thriving communities. You ll also play a key leadership role - coaching, mentoring and developing Housing Officers and frontline colleagues to achieve high performance, confident decision making and strong customer outcomes. What you ll be doing: Leading tenancy services including allocations, tenancy management and enforcement Managing neighbourhoods to ensure estates are clean, safe and well maintained Supporting customers with complex needs through effective case management and multi agency working Championing complaint resolution and using learning to continuously improve services Ensuring services are compliant with housing legislation, safeguarding requirements and regulatory standards Building strong relationships with residents, community groups, local authorities and partners Using performance data and KPIs to drive service improvements and customer satisfaction Line managing Housing Officers and embedding a culture of coaching, development and accountability Contributing to service planning, area based initiatives and wider organisational priorities You ll need: Experience in housing management or community services A solid understanding of tenancy law, housing regulation and safeguarding Proven experience coaching and developing high performing teams Strong communication, conflict resolution and stakeholder management skills The ability to analyse performance information and use data to improve outcomes Experience of leading teams, managing performance and handling complex situations with professionalism and empathy Discover Stonewater: Stonewater is a leading housing provider. We manage around 40,000 homes, serving 93,000 customers across our portfolio of affordable properties for general rent, shared ownership and sale, alongside specialist accommodation, with an ambitious house-building programme. Our mission is to provide quality homes and services for people whose needs are not met by the open market. We re looking for like-minded people to join our team of over 900 talented colleagues who embody our values of being ethical, ambitious, passionate, agile and commercial, as well as people who want to make a difference and transform people s lives. We are a Disability Confident Employer and working towards accreditation for becoming a Disability Confident Leader, which allows us to record and report on disability, mental health and wellbeing in the workplace to better support our colleagues. We have also achieved accreditation for being an Advanced Employer for Investing in Ethnicity Maturity Matrix. We are committed to being a Menopause Friendly employer and working towards accreditation our Menopause Friendly accreditation. Stonewater reserve the right to bring the closing date forward should enough quality applications be received prior to the current closing date. To Apply If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Stonewater, please click apply to be redirected to our website to complete your application.
Role/Job Title : Head of Kent Services Location: Pembury, with travel between services as required Contracted Hours Full time -37 hours per week (Mon-Fri) Salary : £55,000 - £65,000 per annum FTE Application Deadline Date : Friday 24th May 2026 / Interviews to take place at Cornford Lane site (Pembury) on Wednesday 10th June We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. FULL JOB DESCRIPTION Equal Opportunity/Accessibility and Accommodations Statement: As a Disability Confident employer, Aspens Charities is committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive environment for individuals with disabilities. We actively promote the recruitment, retention, and career development of people with disabilities, recognising the invaluable contributions they make to our organisation. We are dedicated to ensuring an accessible recruitment process for all candidates. If you require any accommodations during the application or interview process, please don t hesitate to reach out. Aspens mission is to provide high-quality care and support to individuals on the autism spectrum and with learning disabilities; meeting their needs and aspirations and empowering them to learn and grow through an integrated network of services across the South-East. We provide support and care to children, families and adults across Kent, East Sussex, West Sussex, Brighton and Hove, Surrey and the London Borough of Bexley. Our services include registered care homes; supported living; community outreach; day services, including pathways to employment; children and young people s groups and support; specialist support; and free online support for families and carers across the South-East. About the role: This is a tremendously exciting time to join Aspens. With our new Chief Operating Officer in place, we are actively shaping how we work to ensure we deliver the very best for the people we support. Her focus and ambition are centred on establishing consistent, high-quality practice across the organisation and ensuring that everything we do enhances, in a meaningful and measurable way, the lives of those we support. The Head of Kent Services is a leadership role responsible for the strategic, operational, and financial oversight of services within Kent, currently residential services for adults with autism and/or learning disabilities, supported living services, and services for children and families across Kent. The postholder will ensure the delivery of safe, high-quality, person-centred care and support that promotes autonomy, dignity, inclusion, and positive outcomes for individuals and families. The Head of Kent Services will lead and develop a small team of locality managers ensuring regulatory compliance, financial sustainability, and continuous service improvement across the portfolio. The Head of Kent Services will be a member of the Inclusive Executive Leadership Team, working in collaboration with other leaders to drive the best outcomes for the People we Support and the Charity. Knowledge and Experience: We re looking for someone who brings a combination of the following experiences, whether gained through formal roles, lived experience, volunteering or other pathways. We value diverse routes into leadership and welcome applications from individuals who may not have followed traditional career paths. Essential Experience: Significant senior management experience in health and social care. Proven leadership experience managing CQC Registered Managers. Strong knowledge of autism and learning disability support models. Experience managing budgets and financial performance. Demonstrable experience of regulatory compliance and inspection processes. Experience working with commissioners and local authorities. Experience managing large-scale change programmes. Significant experience in building team capability and managing complex employee relations. Essential Skills & Competencies: Strategic thinking and operational delivery capability. Strong financial acumen. Experience overseeing impactful, outcomes-driven services at a strategic level. Strong project and programme management skills. Excellent leadership and people management skills. Excellent analytical and data interpretation skills. High-level communication and stakeholder engagement skills. Ability to manage complexity and drive change. Strong problem-solving and decision-making ability. Ability to build and sustain relationships, with trust and integrity Desirable: Relevant professional qualification in health or social care (Level 5 or above). Experience overseeing multiple residential and/or supported living services. Experience in service mobilisation or turnaround. Experience with Positive Behaviour Support at strategic level. Core Values & Leadership Expectations: Commitment to person-centred, rights-based and autonomy approaches. Passion for inclusion, dignity, and empowerment. Dedication to safeguarding and promoting welfare. Evidence-informed decision-making. High levels of integrity, resilience, and accountability. Reflective, open to feedback and committed to continuous learning Brings authenticity, empathy and a collaborative spirit What we can offer you: An exciting and rewarding role that you can really make your own An opportunity to learn and grow in a supportive environment, with formal and informal training and development initiatives. Member of the Inclusive Executive Leadership Team. Hybrid working Adjusted Hours or compressed working weeks Fantastic paid training and career progression opportunities (including recognised qualifications in health and social care) Paid DBS Annual Leave / Pro rata dependent on hours. Annual leave entitlement increases with length of service Nest Pension and Death in Service Benefit Dedicated Employee Assistance Programme and Access to Mental Health First Aiders Aspens High Street Stores -20% discount on all items for Aspens staff Bluebell cafe- Discounted staff menu available Refer a Friend scheme , so you can earn up to £250 for every person you refer to work for Aspens Recognition schemes, including Employee of the Month Wellbeing initiatives such as: no email/meeting Fridays, no meetings over lunchtime to ensure people can take a break, encouraged not to read or reply to emails outside of working hours, and access to counselling If shortlisted, we will contact you directly to schedule an interview. We strive to respond to all applicants; however, if you have not received a response within a reasonable timeframe, please feel free to contact us for a status update or feedback (where available). After the interview, you will be notified of the outcome. If successful, you ll receive a formal offer in writing. Upon acceptance, we ll guide you through the onboarding process, providing you with all the details you need. Please note, any offer of employment will be subject to Disclosure and Barring checks (which we will arrange on your behalf if you don t already have one) and satisfactory employment references.
May 06, 2026
Full time
Role/Job Title : Head of Kent Services Location: Pembury, with travel between services as required Contracted Hours Full time -37 hours per week (Mon-Fri) Salary : £55,000 - £65,000 per annum FTE Application Deadline Date : Friday 24th May 2026 / Interviews to take place at Cornford Lane site (Pembury) on Wednesday 10th June We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible. FULL JOB DESCRIPTION Equal Opportunity/Accessibility and Accommodations Statement: As a Disability Confident employer, Aspens Charities is committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive environment for individuals with disabilities. We actively promote the recruitment, retention, and career development of people with disabilities, recognising the invaluable contributions they make to our organisation. We are dedicated to ensuring an accessible recruitment process for all candidates. If you require any accommodations during the application or interview process, please don t hesitate to reach out. Aspens mission is to provide high-quality care and support to individuals on the autism spectrum and with learning disabilities; meeting their needs and aspirations and empowering them to learn and grow through an integrated network of services across the South-East. We provide support and care to children, families and adults across Kent, East Sussex, West Sussex, Brighton and Hove, Surrey and the London Borough of Bexley. Our services include registered care homes; supported living; community outreach; day services, including pathways to employment; children and young people s groups and support; specialist support; and free online support for families and carers across the South-East. About the role: This is a tremendously exciting time to join Aspens. With our new Chief Operating Officer in place, we are actively shaping how we work to ensure we deliver the very best for the people we support. Her focus and ambition are centred on establishing consistent, high-quality practice across the organisation and ensuring that everything we do enhances, in a meaningful and measurable way, the lives of those we support. The Head of Kent Services is a leadership role responsible for the strategic, operational, and financial oversight of services within Kent, currently residential services for adults with autism and/or learning disabilities, supported living services, and services for children and families across Kent. The postholder will ensure the delivery of safe, high-quality, person-centred care and support that promotes autonomy, dignity, inclusion, and positive outcomes for individuals and families. The Head of Kent Services will lead and develop a small team of locality managers ensuring regulatory compliance, financial sustainability, and continuous service improvement across the portfolio. The Head of Kent Services will be a member of the Inclusive Executive Leadership Team, working in collaboration with other leaders to drive the best outcomes for the People we Support and the Charity. Knowledge and Experience: We re looking for someone who brings a combination of the following experiences, whether gained through formal roles, lived experience, volunteering or other pathways. We value diverse routes into leadership and welcome applications from individuals who may not have followed traditional career paths. Essential Experience: Significant senior management experience in health and social care. Proven leadership experience managing CQC Registered Managers. Strong knowledge of autism and learning disability support models. Experience managing budgets and financial performance. Demonstrable experience of regulatory compliance and inspection processes. Experience working with commissioners and local authorities. Experience managing large-scale change programmes. Significant experience in building team capability and managing complex employee relations. Essential Skills & Competencies: Strategic thinking and operational delivery capability. Strong financial acumen. Experience overseeing impactful, outcomes-driven services at a strategic level. Strong project and programme management skills. Excellent leadership and people management skills. Excellent analytical and data interpretation skills. High-level communication and stakeholder engagement skills. Ability to manage complexity and drive change. Strong problem-solving and decision-making ability. Ability to build and sustain relationships, with trust and integrity Desirable: Relevant professional qualification in health or social care (Level 5 or above). Experience overseeing multiple residential and/or supported living services. Experience in service mobilisation or turnaround. Experience with Positive Behaviour Support at strategic level. Core Values & Leadership Expectations: Commitment to person-centred, rights-based and autonomy approaches. Passion for inclusion, dignity, and empowerment. Dedication to safeguarding and promoting welfare. Evidence-informed decision-making. High levels of integrity, resilience, and accountability. Reflective, open to feedback and committed to continuous learning Brings authenticity, empathy and a collaborative spirit What we can offer you: An exciting and rewarding role that you can really make your own An opportunity to learn and grow in a supportive environment, with formal and informal training and development initiatives. Member of the Inclusive Executive Leadership Team. Hybrid working Adjusted Hours or compressed working weeks Fantastic paid training and career progression opportunities (including recognised qualifications in health and social care) Paid DBS Annual Leave / Pro rata dependent on hours. Annual leave entitlement increases with length of service Nest Pension and Death in Service Benefit Dedicated Employee Assistance Programme and Access to Mental Health First Aiders Aspens High Street Stores -20% discount on all items for Aspens staff Bluebell cafe- Discounted staff menu available Refer a Friend scheme , so you can earn up to £250 for every person you refer to work for Aspens Recognition schemes, including Employee of the Month Wellbeing initiatives such as: no email/meeting Fridays, no meetings over lunchtime to ensure people can take a break, encouraged not to read or reply to emails outside of working hours, and access to counselling If shortlisted, we will contact you directly to schedule an interview. We strive to respond to all applicants; however, if you have not received a response within a reasonable timeframe, please feel free to contact us for a status update or feedback (where available). After the interview, you will be notified of the outcome. If successful, you ll receive a formal offer in writing. Upon acceptance, we ll guide you through the onboarding process, providing you with all the details you need. Please note, any offer of employment will be subject to Disclosure and Barring checks (which we will arrange on your behalf if you don t already have one) and satisfactory employment references.
Cardiff are seeking to build upon the success of recruiting social workers by ensuring that we have the very best principal social workers to coach and support our workers, enabling them to grow and develop. In pursuit of this we have increased the number of principal social workers are seeking to recruit permanent workers with a passion and drive to delivery only the 'very best' service to our children and their families and carers. The proverb ' it takes a village to raise a child ' is as relevant to a major city such as Cardiff as it is anywhere - the challenge is to identify, engage and work collaboratively with our communities to achieve this. Cardiff's locality model allows social workers and support staff to work within the local communities and get to know the specific needs of the communities we support. Working in partnership with other statutory and non-statutory agencies and the 3rd sector we provide the right level of assistance to our families at the right time, empowering families to reach out to these support networks in order to reduce the long term needs of individuals and the communities they live in. Cardiff as the capital of Wales offers not only the experience of working in a vibrant, and successful city but also offers easy access to the fabulous South Wales region's coastline and countryside with worldwide standing. Whether you choose to live in the city or within commuting distance, you have plenty of choice in accommodation, with excellent transport routes. For those practitioners seeking to broaden their experience working with Children and their families, Cardiff has so much to offer, through exciting opportunities to develop practice knowledge in areas that can only be found in the capital city, working with children and families from a diversity of backgrounds and experiences. Cardiff is a forward thinking organisation that is looking at remote and innovative ways of working with flexibility to work at home, in the office and supporting safe face-to-face contact with families and children. Cardiff Children's services are leaders in practice and have been chosen as the location for key pilot projects including Family Drug and Alcohol Courts. We are forward thinking and seeking to embrace new models of working to ensure success in supporting children and young people experiencing mental health crisis and children involved with criminal exploitation. Our new ways of working have led us to develop multi-disciplinary teams. Cardiff supports the learning and development of individuals through leadership and management development opportunities whilst actively involving staff in the auditing and review of proactive learning that enables continuous development of the service and individuals within a nurturing and supportive culture. There is a key focus on shifting the balance of care ensuring that only those children for whom risks cannot be mitigated are placed outside their family network. This is being achieved through clear analysis of the presenting issues and seeking to tailor support to meet the needs of family which might include daily support in the home and or the use of respite. Cardiff are committed to working with families through statutory intervention and sharing parental responsibility only where the risks dictate and not as a result of access to resources/services. About the job Cardiff Safeguarding and Children looked after teams are now based in 3 localities across the city at St Mellons in the East, Fairwater in the North and Cardiff Bay in the South enabling staff to be based within the communities that they serve. Within the team's geographical area you will support children and young people through robust assessment, outcome focused planning and effective intervention to support them in achieving positive outcomes within their families and communities. Working within a restorative practice approach, you will work in partnership with families and multi-agency colleagues in intervening to address both the presenting concerns and underlying difficulties. This is an exciting opportunity to join the service which puts the individual at the heart of our work. The teams work from a strengths-based (Signs of Safety) approach to meet the needs of young people and their families. As the Principal Social Worker you will have the opportunity to develop the practice of others within the team through joint working and supervision whilst also leading by example as case-holder for those children with more complex needs who require the expertise of an experienced and skilled practitioner. What We Are Looking For From You You will have an offer of direct access to a senior manager as mentor, if required. You will form a critical key part of the locality management team: shaping its practice and development alongside the other PSWs, Team Managers and your Operational Manager. Within the team you will take the role of Practice Leader, working with the Team Manager, supporting and encouraging the culture within the services as well as leading, teaching and modelling the Signs of Safety approach. You will work alongside the Team Manager to help in managing the performance and development of Social Workers as well as contributing to the development and maintenance of effective systems to ensure quality services to children in need and their families. The successful candidates must have robust safeguarding experience and experience of working with Children looked after and be confident with court proceedings. As a child protection social worker, you must be flexible and able to work under pressure. Due to the nature of the role candidates must have front line post qualifying experience in child protection services. A degree in Social Work is essential for this role, as well as excellent skills in assessment and the ability to write concise records and reports. You will be a good team player, have excellent communication, organisation skills and IT skills. Mae Caerdydd yn ceisio adeiladu ar lwyddiant recriwtio gweithwyr cymdeithasol drwy sicrhau bod gennym y prif weithwyr cymdeithasol gorau i hyfforddi a chefnogi ein gweithwyr, gan eu galluogi i dyfu a datblygu. Wrth fynd ar drywydd hyn, rydym wedi cynyddu nifer y prif weithwyr cymdeithasol ac yn ceisio recriwtio gweithwyr parhaol gydag angerdd a chymhelliant er mwyn darparu dim ond y gwasanaeth 'gorau oll' i'n plant a'u teuluoedd a'u gofalwyr. Mae'r ddihareb ' mae'n cymryd pentref i fagu plentyn ' yr un mor berthnasol i ddinas fawr fel Caerdydd ag y mae yn unrhyw le - yr her yw nodi, ymgysylltu a chydweithio â'n cymunedau i gyflawni hyn. Mae model ardal Caerdydd yn caniatáu i weithwyr cymdeithasol a staff cymorth weithio yn y cymunedau lleol a dod i adnabod anghenion penodol y cymunedau rydym yn eu cefnogi. Gan weithio mewn partneriaeth ag asiantaethau statudol ac anstatudol eraill a'r 3ydd sector, rydym yn darparu'r lefel gywir o gymorth i'n teuluoedd ar yr adeg gywir, gan rymuso teuluoedd i estyn allan at y rhwydweithiau cymorth hyn er mwyn lleihau anghenion hirdymor unigolion a'r cymunedau y maent yn byw ynddynt. Mae Caerdydd fel prifddinas Cymru yn cynnig nid yn unig y profiad o weithio mewn dinas fywiog a llwyddiannus ond mae hefyd yn cynnig mynediad hawdd i arfordir a chefn gwlad gwych rhanbarth De Cymru sydd â statws byd-eang. P'un a ydych yn dewis byw yn y ddinas neu o fewn pellter cymudo, mae gennych ddigon o ddewis mewn llety, gyda llwybrau trafnidiaeth ardderchog. I'r ymarferwyr hynny sy'n ceisio ehangu eu profiad o weithio gyda Phlant a'u teuluoedd, mae gan Gaerdydd gymaint i'w gynnig, drwy gyfleoedd cyffrous i ddatblygu gwybodaeth ymarfer mewn meysydd sydd ond ar gael yn y brifddinas, gan weithio gyda phlant a theuluoedd o amrywiaeth o gefndiroedd a phrofiadau. Mae Caerdydd yn sefydliad blaengar sy'n edrych ar ffyrdd o weithio o bell ac arloesol gyda hyblygrwydd i weithio gartref, yn y swyddfa a chefnogi cyswllt diogel wyneb yn wyneb â theuluoedd a phlant. Mae gwasanaethau Plant Caerdydd yn arweinwyr o ran ymarfer ac fe'u dewiswyd fel lleoliad ar gyfer prosiectau peilot allweddol gan gynnwys Llysoedd Cyffuriau ac Alcohol Teuluol. Rydym yn flaengar ac yn ceisio croesawu modelau gweithio newydd er mwyn sicrhau llwyddiant wrth gefnogi plant a phobl ifanc sy'n profi argyfwng iechyd meddwl a phlant sy'n ymwneud â chamfanteisio troseddol. Mae ein ffyrdd newydd o weithio wedi ein harwain at ddatblygu timau amlddisgyblaethol. Mae Caerdydd yn cefnogi dysgu a datblygu unigolion drwy gyfleoedd datblygu arweinyddiaeth a rheolaeth wrth gynnwys staff yn y gwaith o archwilio ac adolygu dysgu rhagweithiol sy'n galluogi datblygiad parhaus y gwasanaeth ac unigolion o fewn diwylliant meithringar a chefnogol. Mae ffocws allweddol ar symud cydbwysedd gofal gan sicrhau mai dim ond y plant hynny na ellir lliniaru risgiau ar eu rhan sy'n cael eu rhoi y tu allan i'w rhwydwaith teuluol. Mae hyn yn cael ei gyflawni drwy ddadansoddi'r materion cyflwyno yn glir a cheisio teilwra cymorth i ddiwallu anghenion teulu a allai gynnwys cymorth dyddiol yn y cartref a/neu ddefnyddio seibiant. Mae Caerdydd wedi ymrwymo i weithio gyda theuluoedd drwy ymyrraeth statudol a rhannu cyfrifoldeb rhiant dim ond pan fo'r risgiau'n mynnu hynny ac nid o ganlyniad i fynediad at adnoddau/gwasanaethau. Am Y Swydd Byddwch yn cefnogi plant a phobl ifanc trwy gynnal asesiadau cadarn, cynllunio sy'n canolbwyntio ar ddeilliannau ac ymyriadau effeithiol i'w cefnogi wrth gyflawni deilliannau cadarnhaol o fewn eu teuluoedd a'u cymunedau. Gan weithio o fewn dull ymarfer adferol . click apply for full job details
May 02, 2026
Full time
Cardiff are seeking to build upon the success of recruiting social workers by ensuring that we have the very best principal social workers to coach and support our workers, enabling them to grow and develop. In pursuit of this we have increased the number of principal social workers are seeking to recruit permanent workers with a passion and drive to delivery only the 'very best' service to our children and their families and carers. The proverb ' it takes a village to raise a child ' is as relevant to a major city such as Cardiff as it is anywhere - the challenge is to identify, engage and work collaboratively with our communities to achieve this. Cardiff's locality model allows social workers and support staff to work within the local communities and get to know the specific needs of the communities we support. Working in partnership with other statutory and non-statutory agencies and the 3rd sector we provide the right level of assistance to our families at the right time, empowering families to reach out to these support networks in order to reduce the long term needs of individuals and the communities they live in. Cardiff as the capital of Wales offers not only the experience of working in a vibrant, and successful city but also offers easy access to the fabulous South Wales region's coastline and countryside with worldwide standing. Whether you choose to live in the city or within commuting distance, you have plenty of choice in accommodation, with excellent transport routes. For those practitioners seeking to broaden their experience working with Children and their families, Cardiff has so much to offer, through exciting opportunities to develop practice knowledge in areas that can only be found in the capital city, working with children and families from a diversity of backgrounds and experiences. Cardiff is a forward thinking organisation that is looking at remote and innovative ways of working with flexibility to work at home, in the office and supporting safe face-to-face contact with families and children. Cardiff Children's services are leaders in practice and have been chosen as the location for key pilot projects including Family Drug and Alcohol Courts. We are forward thinking and seeking to embrace new models of working to ensure success in supporting children and young people experiencing mental health crisis and children involved with criminal exploitation. Our new ways of working have led us to develop multi-disciplinary teams. Cardiff supports the learning and development of individuals through leadership and management development opportunities whilst actively involving staff in the auditing and review of proactive learning that enables continuous development of the service and individuals within a nurturing and supportive culture. There is a key focus on shifting the balance of care ensuring that only those children for whom risks cannot be mitigated are placed outside their family network. This is being achieved through clear analysis of the presenting issues and seeking to tailor support to meet the needs of family which might include daily support in the home and or the use of respite. Cardiff are committed to working with families through statutory intervention and sharing parental responsibility only where the risks dictate and not as a result of access to resources/services. About the job Cardiff Safeguarding and Children looked after teams are now based in 3 localities across the city at St Mellons in the East, Fairwater in the North and Cardiff Bay in the South enabling staff to be based within the communities that they serve. Within the team's geographical area you will support children and young people through robust assessment, outcome focused planning and effective intervention to support them in achieving positive outcomes within their families and communities. Working within a restorative practice approach, you will work in partnership with families and multi-agency colleagues in intervening to address both the presenting concerns and underlying difficulties. This is an exciting opportunity to join the service which puts the individual at the heart of our work. The teams work from a strengths-based (Signs of Safety) approach to meet the needs of young people and their families. As the Principal Social Worker you will have the opportunity to develop the practice of others within the team through joint working and supervision whilst also leading by example as case-holder for those children with more complex needs who require the expertise of an experienced and skilled practitioner. What We Are Looking For From You You will have an offer of direct access to a senior manager as mentor, if required. You will form a critical key part of the locality management team: shaping its practice and development alongside the other PSWs, Team Managers and your Operational Manager. Within the team you will take the role of Practice Leader, working with the Team Manager, supporting and encouraging the culture within the services as well as leading, teaching and modelling the Signs of Safety approach. You will work alongside the Team Manager to help in managing the performance and development of Social Workers as well as contributing to the development and maintenance of effective systems to ensure quality services to children in need and their families. The successful candidates must have robust safeguarding experience and experience of working with Children looked after and be confident with court proceedings. As a child protection social worker, you must be flexible and able to work under pressure. Due to the nature of the role candidates must have front line post qualifying experience in child protection services. A degree in Social Work is essential for this role, as well as excellent skills in assessment and the ability to write concise records and reports. You will be a good team player, have excellent communication, organisation skills and IT skills. Mae Caerdydd yn ceisio adeiladu ar lwyddiant recriwtio gweithwyr cymdeithasol drwy sicrhau bod gennym y prif weithwyr cymdeithasol gorau i hyfforddi a chefnogi ein gweithwyr, gan eu galluogi i dyfu a datblygu. Wrth fynd ar drywydd hyn, rydym wedi cynyddu nifer y prif weithwyr cymdeithasol ac yn ceisio recriwtio gweithwyr parhaol gydag angerdd a chymhelliant er mwyn darparu dim ond y gwasanaeth 'gorau oll' i'n plant a'u teuluoedd a'u gofalwyr. Mae'r ddihareb ' mae'n cymryd pentref i fagu plentyn ' yr un mor berthnasol i ddinas fawr fel Caerdydd ag y mae yn unrhyw le - yr her yw nodi, ymgysylltu a chydweithio â'n cymunedau i gyflawni hyn. Mae model ardal Caerdydd yn caniatáu i weithwyr cymdeithasol a staff cymorth weithio yn y cymunedau lleol a dod i adnabod anghenion penodol y cymunedau rydym yn eu cefnogi. Gan weithio mewn partneriaeth ag asiantaethau statudol ac anstatudol eraill a'r 3ydd sector, rydym yn darparu'r lefel gywir o gymorth i'n teuluoedd ar yr adeg gywir, gan rymuso teuluoedd i estyn allan at y rhwydweithiau cymorth hyn er mwyn lleihau anghenion hirdymor unigolion a'r cymunedau y maent yn byw ynddynt. Mae Caerdydd fel prifddinas Cymru yn cynnig nid yn unig y profiad o weithio mewn dinas fywiog a llwyddiannus ond mae hefyd yn cynnig mynediad hawdd i arfordir a chefn gwlad gwych rhanbarth De Cymru sydd â statws byd-eang. P'un a ydych yn dewis byw yn y ddinas neu o fewn pellter cymudo, mae gennych ddigon o ddewis mewn llety, gyda llwybrau trafnidiaeth ardderchog. I'r ymarferwyr hynny sy'n ceisio ehangu eu profiad o weithio gyda Phlant a'u teuluoedd, mae gan Gaerdydd gymaint i'w gynnig, drwy gyfleoedd cyffrous i ddatblygu gwybodaeth ymarfer mewn meysydd sydd ond ar gael yn y brifddinas, gan weithio gyda phlant a theuluoedd o amrywiaeth o gefndiroedd a phrofiadau. Mae Caerdydd yn sefydliad blaengar sy'n edrych ar ffyrdd o weithio o bell ac arloesol gyda hyblygrwydd i weithio gartref, yn y swyddfa a chefnogi cyswllt diogel wyneb yn wyneb â theuluoedd a phlant. Mae gwasanaethau Plant Caerdydd yn arweinwyr o ran ymarfer ac fe'u dewiswyd fel lleoliad ar gyfer prosiectau peilot allweddol gan gynnwys Llysoedd Cyffuriau ac Alcohol Teuluol. Rydym yn flaengar ac yn ceisio croesawu modelau gweithio newydd er mwyn sicrhau llwyddiant wrth gefnogi plant a phobl ifanc sy'n profi argyfwng iechyd meddwl a phlant sy'n ymwneud â chamfanteisio troseddol. Mae ein ffyrdd newydd o weithio wedi ein harwain at ddatblygu timau amlddisgyblaethol. Mae Caerdydd yn cefnogi dysgu a datblygu unigolion drwy gyfleoedd datblygu arweinyddiaeth a rheolaeth wrth gynnwys staff yn y gwaith o archwilio ac adolygu dysgu rhagweithiol sy'n galluogi datblygiad parhaus y gwasanaeth ac unigolion o fewn diwylliant meithringar a chefnogol. Mae ffocws allweddol ar symud cydbwysedd gofal gan sicrhau mai dim ond y plant hynny na ellir lliniaru risgiau ar eu rhan sy'n cael eu rhoi y tu allan i'w rhwydwaith teuluol. Mae hyn yn cael ei gyflawni drwy ddadansoddi'r materion cyflwyno yn glir a cheisio teilwra cymorth i ddiwallu anghenion teulu a allai gynnwys cymorth dyddiol yn y cartref a/neu ddefnyddio seibiant. Mae Caerdydd wedi ymrwymo i weithio gyda theuluoedd drwy ymyrraeth statudol a rhannu cyfrifoldeb rhiant dim ond pan fo'r risgiau'n mynnu hynny ac nid o ganlyniad i fynediad at adnoddau/gwasanaethau. Am Y Swydd Byddwch yn cefnogi plant a phobl ifanc trwy gynnal asesiadau cadarn, cynllunio sy'n canolbwyntio ar ddeilliannau ac ymyriadau effeithiol i'w cefnogi wrth gyflawni deilliannau cadarnhaol o fewn eu teuluoedd a'u cymunedau. Gan weithio o fewn dull ymarfer adferol . click apply for full job details
