We're looking for an experienced, motivated and forward-thinking Family Hub Deputy Manager to help shape and strengthen Wokingham's Best Start Family Hubs. This is a brilliant opportunity to lead day-to-day delivery across our hub network, champion early help, and make sure children, young people and families receive the right support at the right time.
Our Family Hubs bring partners together to deliver the Helping Early and Best Start in Life strategies through welcoming, accessible and high-quality services. You'll work closely with colleagues across Health, Education, Early Years, SEND and the voluntary and community sector to build strong local connections and continuously improve what we offer.
Benefits
Not only is this an excellent opportunity, but it's a fantastic time to join our team. You will receive an extensive range of employee benefits including:
* A generous annual leave entitlement of 31 days (rising to 36 days after 5 years continued local government service), plus Bank Holidays
* Enrolment to an excellent local government pension scheme
* An employee assistance programme including 24/7 wellbeing helpline
* A range of local & lifestyle discounts
* Use of a free onsite gym (located at Shute End office)
* Salary sacrifice car & cycle to work schemes
Key Responsibilities
* Act as the key liaison between the Family Hub Team manager and staff, ensuring the strategic vision for Best Start Family Hubs is effectively communicated, operationalised and embedded into our work with children and their families
* Deputise for and support the Family Hub Team Manager and other Deputy Managers in their absence. This could include attending and leading key Family Hub agendas
* Manage day-to-day operations, premises, scheduling and the health and safety of Family Hub sites
* Coordinate and enable multi-agency delivery of Family Hub services and access to universal and targeted support through multi-agency partners, including the VCSF
* Directly line manage and provide formal supervision and performance management of staff allocated to Family Hubs.
Candidate Requirements
* Relevant Level 3-5 qualification in health, social care, education or community work (or equivalent experience)
* Experience of supervising family work/community engagement activity
* Strong interpersonal and communication skills
* An informed and ethical value-base that is in keeping with public service
* Ability to work with sensitive and confidential information about children
Our Area
Wokingham Borough is set in the heart of Berkshire with excellent transport links to Reading and central London. Our area comprises of a vibrant and historical market town, attractive villages, and miles of beautiful countryside. We're home to a range of high performing schools including 69 primary and 21 secondary, a host of international businesses and an incredible community. We have a strong local economy with accelerated growth, a range of excellent public facilities and low levels of crime, offering an exceptional quality of life.
Closing date: Sunday 17th May 2026, 11pm
If you're interested in this exciting opportunity, please apply online via the link provided.
Alternatively, for an informal discussion please contact: Beccy Franklin, Family Hub Team Manager at beccy.franklin@wokingham.gov.uk
How to apply
Please apply online via the link provided.
Please note, we do not accept CVs submitted without a fully completed online application form.
Wokingham Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff, other workers and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful candidates for this role will be subject to Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks along with other relevant employment checks.
Wokingham is an equal opportunities employer.
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