Team Leader in Guildford

Would you like to work somewhere dedicated to supporting families? Somewhere committed to your professional development? A place of learning and development for all with great opportunities? Families First Guildford is looking for a Team Leader to join our team as soon as possible. The post is full time for 52 weeks a year, 36 hours a week and permanent. We will consider applicants wishing to work a minimum of 30 hours across 4 days a week.

Families First Guildford is the coordination of Early Help services within the borough of Guildford. Guildford Nursery School leads Families First Guildford. Guildford Family Centre sits within Families First Guildford and provides 1:1 targeted support for families. It also provides and coordinates some support for families with emerging needs. The family centre team work across the borough of Guildford, helping families with children up to age 18 (or 25 for those young people with additional needs). Our main site is at Guildford Nursery School, Hazel Avenue.

As a Team Leader you will lead and manage the day to day delivery of emerging needs support in the borough, supervising a team of Assistant Family Support Workers. If required you will hold a case load of families. This post would ideally suit an experienced Family Support Worker, or teacher who has delivered high quality emerging needs support.

We are looking for a suitably qualified and experienced person who is:

• Level 5 qualified in education, health and/or social care or has equivalent experience of managing a service in a related field
• Qualified in leadership and management or willing to undertake a qualification
• Has a good understanding of emerging needs support
• Positive, flexible, responsible and with a passion for working with families
• Keen to make a real impact within and beyond their own team
• A team player with excellent interpersonal skills
• Highly motivated and able to prioritise and manage a busy workload
• Able to work in partnership with parents and carers to reduce inequalities in children’s outcomes

We can offer:

• The opportunity to develop your skills through a thorough supervision programme.
• A positive, friendly and supportive team of staff and governors
• Great resources and facilities
• The chance to work with children and families who are fantastic to be with

Visits to the centre are welcomed for all serious candidates. To make an appointment please call Charlotte Bate, Service Manager for Families First Guildford.

Guildford Nursery School and Family Centre is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974 and is subject to an Enhanced DBS check and references. Guildford Nursery School and Family Centre is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Starting salary: £36,873 pa (based on 36 hours per week)

Shortlisting will take place on 23 June. First round assessments will be held: 24-25 June. Second round assessments will be held on 1 July. Panel interviews will be held on 13 July.