Job description
Full Time, Permanent
We are excited to offer a new opportunity for a Family Hub and Early Help Team Manager to lead and manage our Family Hubs and Early Help services in South Bristol.
We are looking for an experienced and compassionate leader who can support the Family Hubs Service Manager in developing Bristol’s vision for preventative and community based Early Help support. You will be leading a large team, working across multiple sites in South Bristol, delivering evidenced based and outcomes focussed work for children 0 – 19 (25 with SEND).
You will ensure that the service develops in line with our Family Hubs and Start for Life Programme expectations and responds to the Government's Opportunity Mission and Best Start in Life Milestones. Working alongside the Family Hubs and Start for Life Programme Leader, you will support the strategic direction of services that enable children to thrive and reach educational and health outcomes.
Working at the centre of our Children and Education Directorate and alongside cross-council teams, you will be responsible for leading the delivery of high-quality responsive services that meet the needs of local families. You will build strong partnerships with the community, education, health and the voluntary, community and faith sectors and ensure seamless collaboration with our Neighbourhood Family Help and Safeguarding teams. We are committed to co-production, recognising the value that our children and young people, parents, carers and partners bring to developing and shaping the services we deliver and to the strength of our Early Help system.
If you’re passionate about improving outcomes for children, young people, and their families, and committed to tackling inequality, we encourage you to apply.
Please note that this role is subject to an Enhanced DBS Check.
Why Bristol City Council?
At Bristol City Council, we go that extra mile for our people; we offer a work environment which is fast moving and supportive, giving you the chance to use your skills and develop new ones within a high-profile organisation. For the majority of our roles hybrid working arrangements are available, giving teams the opportunity to work in a way that suits them, balancing service need and individual choice - mixing both home and office working.
Join us and you’ll receive an excellent rewards package including membership of the Local Government Pension scheme, and a generous annual leave allowance. In addition, you’ll be working in a supportive environment where you’ll have the chance to make Bristol a better place and contribute to its future.