At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead innovative family support strategies and drive community improvement initiatives.
- Company: Stoke-on-Trent City Council, dedicated to enhancing local services and community wellbeing.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, hybrid working, excellent pension scheme, and professional development opportunities.
- Other info: Join a diverse team committed to equality and community impact.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in families' lives while shaping the future of your community.
- Qualifications: Graduate degree and experience in public health or early family help.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 50000 £ per year.
This role is within the Public Health Protection and Well Being Directorate and reports directly to the Director of Safer, Stronger Communities. Stoke-on-Trent City Council.
Key Responsibilities
- Strategic Leadership: Leading early help and prevention strategies within the Family Matters programme in Stoke-on-Trent.
- Workstream Management: Driving the continued implementation of the workstreams within Family Matters and its connections with other aspects of community-based work to improve family and community outcomes.
- Preventative Services: Reducing the need for statutory intervention through collaborative early family help initiatives across partners.
- Partnership Working: Fostering collaboration with voluntary organisations, health services, and community groups to achieve the aims of Family Matters.
- Quality and Impact: Focusing on performance management, service quality, and creating enduring change through the programme.
About You
- Graduate Level Degree.
- Experience of working in a public health environment.
- Experience and knowledge of the early family help environment.
- Strong commitment to equality and diversity.
- Knowledge of the current policy landscape relating to babies, children and families.
What we offer
- A competitive salary based on your skills, experience and talent.
- Hybrid and flexible working options.
- An excellent local authority benefits pension scheme.
- Professional development through learning opportunities, regular training sessions and apprenticeship and management schemes.
About us
We are a city of strengths, with a proud heritage and bright future. Working for Stoke-on-Trent City Council is more than just a job, it's about making, protecting and improving the services for the local population, reducing inequalities and improving independence for the people who live and work in the city. We are always looking for people of the highest calibre with skills, knowledge and experience to help us deliver our compelling vision. Stoke-on-Trent City Council’s diverse and talented workforce is its greatest asset and most valuable resource. The skills, knowledge and experience of our c.4,600 employees are essential to delivering our ambitions and vision for our organisation and Stoke-on-Trent. We want to be an employer that people are proud to work for, and where our staff are supported, developed and rewarded in an inclusive way that helps them to excel and to deliver the high-quality services that our residents need.
Head of Service - Family Matters employer: WMJobs
Stoke-on-Trent City Council is an exceptional employer dedicated to making a meaningful impact in the community. With a strong focus on professional development, flexible working options, and a commitment to equality and diversity, we empower our employees to excel in their roles while fostering collaboration across various sectors. Join us in shaping a brighter future for families in Stoke-on-Trent, where your skills and passion can truly make a difference.
