Families First Service Manager

Baltimore Consulting; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 83,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

Baltimore Consulting is seeking an experienced Families First Service Manager for interim roles across the West Midlands. Typical contracts run 3–6 months, on-site, at daily rates of £450–£550 and Inside IR35.

Responsibilities include leading Families First, Family Help and Early Help teams, driving performance and safeguarding oversight, and strengthening multi-agency partnerships with Education, Health, Social Care, Police and Housing.

Qualifications

• Significant management experience within Families First or related Children's Services in a Local Authority.
• Proven track record of leading high-performing teams and delivering outcomes.
• Strong safeguarding knowledge and multi-agency working.

Responsibilities

• Lead Families First, Family Help and Early Help teams to deliver high-quality interventions.
• Drive service performance, quality assurance and safeguarding oversight.
• Build and maintain multi-agency partnerships with Education, Health, Social Care, Police, Housing and the voluntary sector.

Skills

Management experience

Families First / Children's Services

Job description

Families First Service Manager

Typical contract length 3-6 months
£450-550 per day
West Midlands, Local Authorities
4-5 days per week – On site
Inside IR35

Reviewing CVs internally within 48 hours

Due to increased demand across Children’s Services and the ongoing evolution of Families First and Family Help services, we are looking to speak with experienced Families First Service Managers for interim opportunities across the West Midlands.

Your typical duties as a Families First Service Manager:

• Leading Families First, Family Help, and Early Help teams to deliver high-quality interventions that improve outcomes for children, young people, and families.
• Driving service performance, quality assurance, safeguarding oversight, and continuous improvement across the service.
• Building and maintaining strong multi-agency partnerships with Education, Health, Social Care, Police, Housing, and voluntary sector organisations to ensure effective family support.

Your previous experience as a Families First Service Manager:

• Significant management experience within Families First, Family Help, Early Help, Family Support, or wider Children’s Services within a Local Authority environment.
• Proven track record of leading high-performing teams, improving service performance, and delivering measurable outcomes for vulnerable children and families.
• Strong knowledge of safeguarding, early intervention, children’s legislation, and multi‑agency working, with the ability to lead complex operational services.

Our clients are passionate about creating and evolving a diverse workforce and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant. Recruiting decisions are based on your experience and skills. Any reasonable adjustments in the workplace will be fully supported during the application and hiring process.