Team Leader for Looked After Children
Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board
Pontypridd, CF38 1URView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£50,129 to £57,365
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
8 October 2026
7 days leftJob description
An exciting leadership opportunity has arisen within Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board (CTM UHB) for an experienced and motivated nurse to joi...
- Act as first point of contact for telephone queries relating to Looked After Children service, dealing frequently with safeguarding issues, child and adult abuse requiring empathy, reassurance and persuasive skills to allay any fears or anxieties the caller may have.
- Work collaboratively with partner agencies across health, social care and wider statutory and third-sector services to ensure Looked After Children receive equitable, high-quality healthcare, with services responsive to their individual needs, vulnerabilities and looked after status.
- Support wider multi-agency safeguarding arrangements, promoting effective information sharing, professional challenge, escalation and collaborative decision-making to safeguard children, young people and adults at risk.
- Contribute to the development, implementation and review of safeguarding systems, processes, policies and pathways across the Looked After Children health service and, where required, the wider safeguarding service. This will support consistency, quality assurance and compliance with relevant statutory duties, national guidance and organisational governance arrangements.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.
Cwm Taf Morgannwg (CTM) University Health Board, part of NHS Wales, serves a large population across a diverse and beautiful region, steeped in history and heritage. With nearly 13,500 staff, our health board is one of Wales's largest employers.
Together, we are Team CTM; a workforce dedicated to offering excellent patient care and support to the 450,000 people across our three regions, Bridgend, Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf. We operate three District General hospitals, several community hospitals, primary and community care facilities.
CTM's location offers the best of South Wales, just 20 minutes from Cardiff's vibrant city life, the natural beauty of the Brecon Beacons, and the serene coastline at Ogmore. Whether you enjoy lively urban amenities, peaceful countryside, or seaside escapes, our location makes an ideal setting for both work and personal life.
Our CTM 2030 Strategy--Our Health, Our Future--focuses on uniting our region around shared health and wellbeing goals. Our values guide us daily:
o We listen, learn, and improve
o We treat everyone with respect
o We work together as one team
CTM employees enjoy benefits including; a leading pension, generous leave, flexible work, career growth, and access to ongoing learning and development.
At CTM, you'll find a welcoming, team-oriented workplace that values diversity and compassion, where you can take pride in your work and the difference it makes.
Welsh language skills
Desirable: - Welsh language speaking/listening skills at Level 3 or above
Experience
Essential
- Extensive post-registration experience in a relevant area of professional practice, with a proven track record of working across complex multi-agency safeguarding and Looked After Children arrangements.
Knowledge
Essential: - Clear understanding and specialist knowledge of Looked After Children and adverse childhood experiences
Qualifications
Essential
- Evidence of attendance at specialised short courses, training, experiences and skills to its equivalency
- Be a Registered Nurse with current NMC registration, and have significant experience in relevant areas of practice
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
24 September 2026
Last checked
28 September 2026
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