At a Glance
- Tasks: Assist the Manager in decision making for Early Help and ensure effective risk management.
- Company: Join a supportive Early Help Hub within the Local Government framework.
- Benefits: Enjoy 25.5 days annual leave, rising to 30.5 days after 5 years, plus family-friendly policies.
- Other info: This role is a 6 month fixed term contract with flexible working opportunities.
- Why this job: Be part of a dedicated team focused on delivering best practices for children and families.
- Qualifications: Degree level qualification or equivalent in Children, Young People and Families is required.
The predicted salary is between 47181 - 47181 £ per year.
We are currently recruiting for a Deputy Team Manager to join our Early Help Hub on a 6 month fixed term contract.
Reward and Support:
- Between £41,771 - £47,181 per annum subject to experience
- Flexible and agile working opportunities
- 25.5 days annual leave rising to 30.5 days after 5 years continuous service
- Option to purchase 10 days of additional leave per year
- Family friendly policies and benefits to help support you and your family
- Supportive and positive working environment with regular, robust supervision
- Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
- Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) that provides free, confidential counselling and advice for employees, available 24 hours a day, online and by telephone
- An in-house Occupational Health service
- Employee discount scheme
- Links to employee networks such as Prism (LGBT+) and the Young Employees Network
- Career development and qualification opportunities
- Access to our Social Work Academy
- Cycle to Work scheme (eligibility criteria and t&cs apply)
- Green Car Salary Sacrifice Scheme (eligibility criteria and t&cs apply)
About the team:
You will be joining our Early Help Hub, which is part of Front Door to Children’s services, working with MASH partners to enable effective decision making for children and families. You will join the Management Group which includes a Team Manager and 2 other Deputy Team Managers alongside Early Help Practitioners.
About the role:
Working as a Deputy Team Manager within the Early Help triage team you would be expected to assist the Manager in decision making in relation to Early Help and ensuring the right levels of intervention decision is made so that families can access support from the right place at the right time. You will demonstrate clear decision making and problem solving to ensure effective risk management and planning good outcomes for children and their families. You will provide appropriate support, supervision, and performance management through line management, striving for excellence by working with the Manager and colleagues to deliver best practice.
About You:
We are looking for someone with experience of working with children, young people, families, and communities to deliver a wide range of interventions. Experience of working with multi-agency assessments and plans is also a must. Academic qualifications to degree level or equivalent professional qualification relevant to the field of Children, Young People and Families. Relevant experience working in/across Children’s Social Care and Early Help delivering direct interventions to children and families.
Deputy Team Manager Early Help Hub in Gloucester employer: Gloucestershire County Council
The Early Help Hub is committed to supporting children and families through effective interventions. Located within the Local Government framework, it offers access to the Local Government Pension Scheme and an Employee Assistance Programme. The team values career development and provides a positive working environment.
Contact Details:
Gloucestershire County Council Recruitment Team
