Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: Grade J SCP 40 £51,356 - SCP 41 £52,413
Hours Per Week: 36 hours
Base Location: Greenside Family Hub, Droylsden
Assessment Date: To be arranged
The Role
Are you passionate about improving the lives of children, young people and families?
This is your opportunity to lead a dedicated team of Early Help Advisers and Partnership Link Workers to support partners in delivering high quality Early Help Assessments, Interventions and Reviews for children and families with multiple, complex needs.
As a Team Manager, you will establish and maintain effective multi agency partnership links to promote Early Help, whole family, strength-based and trauma informed approaches to work with children and families, including managing risk of potential harm and safeguarding.
Your leadership will be key in ensuring the highest standards of practice are maintained in the provision of multi-agency case management and delivery of preventative interventions to children, young people and their families in Tameside.
About You
We are looking for a dynamic leader with:
* A nationally recognised qualification relevant to the service, at Level 5 or above
* Proven experience providing line management and professional supervision to Early Help Advisers and Partnership Link workers
* Strong leadership and interpersonal skills to build effective multi-agency partnerships.
* Excellent communication and report writing abilities.
* Knowledge of data systems for monitoring performance and ensuring quality.
About Us
Message from Jill Colbert, Director of Children’s Services
“I joined the council at the beginning of 2025 and was instantly charmed by the warmth, openness, and energy of colleagues.
“I came to Tameside for one reason; because I know we can do fantastic things for our families here.
“We’re a children’s service on a significant improvement journey. We know what needs to be different for our children and families and we’re ambitious to deliver that change.
“We have a growing range of specialist services for children, where you can test and grow your skills and practice. We have a Social Work Academy that is led by people who bring passion to learning and who know that the DCS’ of the future are right in front of them. We are working on our progression pathways so that staying in Tameside is rewarded and recognised. We have investment in innovation and improvement from the council so that we can grow services and support for families that we can sustain, from family hubs through to complex safeguarding.
“I am so certain that we can build a proud, inclusive and safe climate for great practice to flourish in Tameside. I’d love you to join me on the journey here at Team Tameside.”
This position is subject to Enhanced with Barred List Disclosure Procedures. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults and expect all staff to share this commitment.
If you have completed the GM Elevate (Leadership Development) Programme, please indicate this within the ‘About You’ or ‘Supporting Statement’ section of your application.
Unfortunately, at this time we are not able to offer sponsorship.
We are committed to developing a culture which respects individuals, appreciates difference and allows everyone regardless of background to reach their full potential. We are proud to be an accredited disability confident employer. Reasonable Adjustments will be considered in accordance with the Equality Act 2010 in relation to the Job Role Criteria.
Our rewards and benefits package can be viewed here
We have made a commitment to improve the employment opportunities for people with disabilities, care leavers, carers, and ex-military personnel.
For further information about this role please contact the recruiting manager Emma Lewis on 0161 342 5197 or emma.lewis@tameside.gov.uk