Early Help Project Manager

Essential Employment; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading employment agency is seeking an Early Help Project Manager in East London. This temporary role involves providing strategic leadership and overseeing case management to ensure families receive timely support. The ideal candidate will work collaboratively with various partners and manage a team effectively. Key responsibilities include leading the Early Help Team, managing service delivery, and ensuring high standards in record-keeping.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing casework within social care or similar fields.
• Ability to work with a variety of stakeholders, including health and education professionals.
• Strong leadership skills and a focus on team development.

Responsibilities

• Lead the MAST Early Help Team, overseeing case management and service delivery.
• Ensure timely assessment, referral, and allocation of cases to appropriate services.
• Manage team performance, ensuring services meet agreed targets and outcomes.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Risk management

Collaborative working

Team supervision

Record-keeping

Job description

Early Help Project Manager needed in East London

The rate is £217.63 per day PAYE

This is a temporary role

The reference number is: RQ1571183

The successful candidate will provide strategic and operational leadership, overseeing casework, managing risk, and ensuring the effective allocation of cases. The role involves working closely with social care, education, health, and voluntary sector partners to ensure children and families receive the right support at the right time.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the MAST Early Help Team, overseeing case management and service delivery
• Ensure timely assessment, referral, and allocation of cases to appropriate services
• Work collaboratively with partner agencies, promoting best practices in Early Help
• Manage team performance, ensuring services meet agreed targets and outcomes
• Provide expert advice and challenge to professionals working with families
• Supervise and develop staff, fostering a culture of learning and continuous improvement
• Monitor trends in family support needs and ensure high-quality record-keeping.

If you are interested in the role please apply on our website with your CV, alternatively you can email your CV to [e-mail] the reference number.

Essential Employment is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. Essential Employment is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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