At a Glance
- Tasks: Assist the Manager in decision making for Early Help and ensure timely family support.
- Company: Join Gloucestershire County Council, recognised for its 'Good' Children’s Services with 'Outstanding' elements.
- Benefits: Enjoy flexible working, 25.5 days annual leave, and access to the Local Government Pension Scheme.
- Other info: Interviews are scheduled for 6th July 2026; references will be checked prior.
- Why this job: Be part of a dynamic team focused on delivering best practices for children and families.
- Qualifications: Degree level qualification or equivalent in Children, Young People and Families 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 two 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. You will benefit from our commitment to delivering the best possible service to children and families, and the chance to join an experienced and dynamic team. You will be joining an authority with a strong set of values that underpins the work we do: Accountability, Empowerment, Excellence, Integrity, and Respect.
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.
How to apply
For an informal chat about this role, please contact Nikki.Hunt@gloucestershire.gov.uk. We reserve the right to close an advertisement earlier than the stated closing date if we receive a suitable number of applications. Interviews are due to take place in person on the 6th July 2026. The council is not currently able to offer sponsorship in this role. Candidates will need to have right to work that enables them to commit to at least 6 months employment. Right to work is not transferable from a sponsored role held with another employer. Under the terms of our Safer Recruitment Policy, if you are invited to interview, we will take up safeguarding references prior to your interview to understand your suitability to work with vulnerable children. These references will then be discussed in your interview. Please give details of at least two referees, one of whom must be your present and/or last employer and the other from a previous employer(s). These will need to cover the last three years of employment/education. In the case of applicants leaving full time education or not having worked since doing so, the Head of School, College or University should be one of the named referees. We do not accept references from friends or family members or workplace colleagues (who are not more senior). To ensure we process your application in a speedy and efficient way, we will contact your referees by DocuSign. Where appropriate, please inform them of your application.
Additional Information
To access the Job Profile for this role, please note 'Deputy Team Manager job profile'.
Deputy Team Manager Early Help Hub in Gloucester employer: Kirklees Metropolitan Council
Gloucestershire County Council offers a supportive environment with a strong focus on systemic social work practice. Employees benefit from a comprehensive Social Work Academy and career development opportunities. Located in Gloucester, the council is committed to improving outcomes for children and families.
Contact Details:
Kirklees Metropolitan Council Recruitment Team
