Early Support Delivery Manager

Early Support Delivery Manager

Contract type: Full time, permanent. Salary: £44,075 – £49,282 (Grade 7). Hours: 37. Location: Wolverhampton, City of Wolverhampton Council.

You will be passionate about making a difference in people’s lives through early strengths‑based support and thrive in a dynamic, multi‑disciplinary environment where innovation and collaboration are key. You will be joining us at an exciting time in our transformation journey, with a unique opportunity to deliver change and ensure people have the right support, at the right time, so they can live their idea of a good life.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage Early Support teams, ensuring effective service delivery.
• Promote and embed strengths‑based, person‑centred approaches.
• Oversee the allocation of people and carer connections to relevant support at the right time.
• Support staff development through supervision, training, and performance management.
• Collaborate across services and agencies.
• Contribute to service improvement, quality assurance, and reporting.
• Deputise for the Team Manager and represent the service in key forums.

What We’re Looking For

• Experience in an early support environment, with a proven track record of staff development and operational service delivery.
• Strong performance management and analytical skills.
• Knowledge and awareness of relevant legislation, safeguarding procedures, and strengths‑based practice.
• Excellent communication, problem‑solving, and IT skills.
• A degree or equivalent in a relevant field and evidence of continued professional development.

For full details of the responsibilities and requirements of this role please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification.

Should you wish to discuss this opportunity further, please contact Emma Stone (Emma.Stone@wolverhampton.gov.uk or 01902 554441).

Diversity and Equality

We are committed to building a workforce that is reflective of the diverse community we serve. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and underrepresented groups, believing in the value of diversity, inclusion, and equality. We are a Disability Confident Employer and hold Stonewall Gold and RACE Code Quality Marks, underscoring our dedication to an inclusive, equal workplace for the LGBT+ community, people with disabilities, and all other groups.

Working Arrangements

Roles are allocated to fixed, field, or flexible work styles. Fixed workstyle roles are based in a council location; field workstyle roles involve community work with a minimum “touch‑down” space; flexible workstyle roles allow a base location and mixing of home or council office or external sites.