INTERNAL JOB. This vacancy is only available to Torfaen County Borough Council (TCBC) employees and agency workers currently engaged with TCBC. It is vital that you demonstrate how you meet the Essential criteria listed in the Person Specification, in order to secure an interview: How to apply - guidance for applicants | Torfaen County Borough Council This is an exciting opportunity to join the senior management team in Children & Family Services. As Group Manager (Child Protection & Safeguarding) you will have senior management responsibility for the Multi-Agency Support & Safeguarding Hub, the Safeguarding Unit and the newly created Child Protection and Court Team. You will be responsible for the leadership, development and operational/strategic management of a Group of Children and Family Teams and take lead responsibility for the strategic development of identified key priority areas across the service and for the services within your direct line of sight. For an informal discussion regarding this vacancy please contact Jacalyn Richards, Head of Children & Family Services, (01495 742822) or Jason O'Brien, Strategic Director - Children and Family Services (01495 742823). Welsh Language Skills are desirable for this post but not essential. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. A comprehensive screening process will be undertaken on all applicants which will include an Enhanced check with the Disclosure and Barring Service. This post requires registration with Social Care Wales. Torfaen County Borough Council strive to be a fair, supportive and effective employer. The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. The Council expects all employees, paid or unpaid, to share this commitment. You are welcome to submit your application form in English or in Welsh. Each application will be treated equally.