Community Team Manager

Point 13 Jobs; Hastings; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave policy

Enhanced sickness leave

Health cash plan

Cycle scheme

Interest-free season ticket loans

Job summary

A leading charity organization is seeking a Community Team Manager to oversee tailored support programs for children and young people. This role involves managing a cohort, guiding Link Workers, and building relationships with partner schools. The ideal candidate will have 5–8 years of frontline experience, strong leadership skills, and a solid understanding of safeguarding practices. The position is full-time and located in Hastings, offering a salary between £36,000 and £38,000 based on experience.

Qualifications

• 5–8 years’ experience in frontline delivery work with management experience.
• Strong understanding of safeguarding and child protection.
• Experience in schools, youth work, or social care settings.

Responsibilities

• Oversee delivery for a cohort of children and young people.
• Guide and support Link Workers and Associate Link Workers.
• Build relationships with partner schools and community services.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Data-informed decision-making

Safeguarding

Building professional relationships

Job description

AllChild is an award-winning early intervention charity that helps children and young people build the relationships and skills they need to flourish in their schools and their communities. The charity now seeks a Community Team Manager to lead the delivery of its tailored support programmes across a cluster of schools.

Key Responsibilities

• Overseeing delivery for a cohort of children and young people, with support from an Associate Link Worker.
• Ensuring individual support plans are consistent, purposeful and of a high quality.
• Providing guidance and problem-solving support on complex cases.
• Monitoring engagement, progress and outcomes, using data to inform decisions.
• Line managing Link Workers and Associate Link Workers, providing regular supervision, feedback and performance support.
• Supporting the induction and ongoing development of new and developing staff.
• Managing relationships with partner schools and senior school staff.
• Building and maintaining links with local services and voluntary and community sector organisations, including Early Help.
• Strengthening joined‑up working across the community to improve access to support for children and families.
• Contributing to wider place‑based and organisational initiatives, such as collective impact work.

Skills and Experience

• An experienced, values‑driven practitioner who enjoys leading people and improving outcomes for children and young people.
• 5–8 years’ experience of frontline delivery work in a relevant setting, including management experience.
• The ability to build trusted professional relationships with children, families and schools, VCSE organisations and other stakeholders across the locality.
• Confidence in leading and supporting others in their practice.
• Experience working with a variety of stakeholders, including charities, local services and organisations, schools and the local council.
• The ability to manage multiple priorities across delivery, people and partnerships.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively across settings.
• Confidence using data to inform planning and decision‑making.
• A strong understanding of safeguarding and child protection, with the ability to identify, respond to and escal​e concerns appropriately and to promote safe practices across a team.
• The ability to set, model and reinforce clear professional boundaries when working with children, young people and families and to support others in doing the same.
• Experience in schools, youth work, family support, social care or a similar setting.
• Clear progression pathways.
• A comprehensive core curriculum of training to support your professional development.
• Generous annual leave policy.
• Enhanced sickness, compassionate and family leave.
• Health cash plan, including 24/7 employee assistance support, physiotherapy, counselling, and discounted family activities, such as cinema tickets and gym membership.
• Cycle scheme and interest‑free season ticket loans.

Salary

£36,000 – £38,000 (dependent on role and experience).

Hours

Full-time, 37.5 hours per week, permanent contract.

Location

Hastings, East Sussex or surrounding areas.