Families First Programme Lead

Telford & Wrekin Council; Telford; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established local authority is seeking a Families First Programme Manager for a vital role in enhancing services for children and families. This dynamic position involves leading a multi-agency initiative to implement significant reforms in Children Services. You will work closely with various stakeholders, including health and education sectors, ensuring the delivery of a comprehensive plan that meets national guidance. This role not only requires strong project management skills but also a compassionate approach to understanding the needs of families. Join a dedicated team committed to making a positive impact in the community and fostering a nurturing environment for children and young people.

Qualifications

• Strong project management skills with experience in multi-agency collaboration.
• Ability to engage effectively with various stakeholders and manage budgets.

Responsibilities

• Manage the implementation of Children Services system changes.
• Coordinate and oversee a multi-agency delivery plan for Families First.

Skills

Project Management

Stakeholder Engagement

Communication Skills

Budget Oversight

Education

Relevant Degree in Social Work or Related Field

Job description

Telford and Wrekin Council is looking to recruit a Families First Programme Manager for a 12-month contract role (full-time and hybrid working), with a potential extension.

The purpose of the role is to work in the Children, Young People and Education (CYPE) directorate and multi-agency stakeholders (Police, Education, Health, etc) to facilitate change and improvements for children, young people and families by managing the implementation of Children Services system change as described in the Children Wellbeing and Schools Bill; through designing, coordinating, overseeing, and executing of a multiagency delivery plan, to ensure Telford and Wrekin Council Children Services deliver the reforms effectively and at pace. The role will ensure that Children Services are set up as a single integrated system that supports the wellbeing of and protects all children from significant harm, inside and outside of the home.

The role will ensure the programme is delivered to meet the national statutory guidance for Families First to a developed model by April 2027. This will require working closely with key partnerships including Health, Police and the voluntary and community sector. The role includes budget oversight of any grant money, oversight of the progress of the delivery plan and monitoring and evaluation.

You will need to engage with a wide variety of stakeholders, including Children Services, Health services, Police, parents, schools, etc. Using strong project management understanding and skills the role will provide the day-to-day coordination and management of the project, using the most appropriate methodologies and approaches that meet the needs of the project and to ensure their success.

The role will work closely with senior managers within Children’s Services, across Telford and Wrekin Council services and external partners reporting on progress of the delivery plan to governing boards and government departments.

Do you aspire to work for an ‘Outstanding’ Local Authority?

Here In Telford And Wrekin, Children, Young People And Families Are At The Heart Of All We Do. The Qualities That Are Important To Them Are:

1. Understanding that there are layers to a person, a practitioner’s ability to see the person as a 'whole'
2. The ability to practice care and kindness
3. Being able to really listen to children, young people and families - what are their views, hopes, aspirations and worries?
4. The ability to communicate well

Our family are usually the people closest to us, those we care most about. Family life is not just about legal ties – it goes far deeper than that. It concerns our most important biological, social and emotional relationships. We hold the value that children and young people are best cared for by their birth families and extended networks, and this underpins our ‘family first’ ethos.

Where this cannot be achieved, we seek to ensure that children and young people’s relationships are maintained in line with their best interests. Birth parents and extended networks are included within the decision-making processes, and we provide alternative care which is nurturing, and which fosters a sense of belonging.

Contact Details

If you have any queries regarding the role, please contact Laura Moore at [e-mail].

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