37 hours per week Bridgend Early Help are looking for a confident and motivated Deputy Team Manager to play a key role in driving forward our vision for early intervention and prevention. This is an exciting opportunity to support the operational leadership of our Early Help service, working alongside the Service Manager and Senior Early Help Workers to deliver high-quality, impactful support to families. You will: - Provide day-to-day operational support across Early Help teams - Offer guidance, oversight and reflective support to practitioners - Contribute to the development of a strong, consistent practice model - Support effective decision-making, including screening and allocation processes - Drive performance, quality and positive outcomes for children and families - Help embed a culture of collaboration across Early Help and safeguarding services This role is central to ensuring our service remains responsive, strengths-based and focused on achieving meaningful change. We are looking for someone who: - Has strong experience working with children, young people and families - Demonstrates confident decision-making and professional curiosity - Is passionate about Early Help and preventative approaches - Can support and challenge practice to maintain high standards - Has the ability to build strong relationships across teams and partner agencies You will be a proactive problem-solver, able to balance operational demands while maintaining a clear focus on outcomes. For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Amy Gurdin, Children and Families Team Manager Early Help Services 01656 642651 The ability to greet customers through the medium of Welsh is a requirement for this post. Protecting children, young people or adults at risk is a core responsibility of all council employees. An Enhanced with Childrens Barred list criminal records check by the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) is a requirement for this post. The council's Hybrid Working Policy applies to this post. This provides a framework for establishing how you will undertake working hours between your home and the office. Closing Date: 13 May 2026 Shortlisting Date: 15 May 2026 Interview Date: 22 May 2026 Benefits to working at Bridgend County Borough Council Job Description & Person Specification