Family Help Deputy Team Manager – Lead Multi‑Agency Team

Luton Borough Council; Luton; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in the United Kingdom is looking for a Deputy Team Manager to lead the Family Help team in Luton. The successful candidate will help deliver essential early help and child in need services by managing a multi-disciplinary team of social workers and various professionals. Applicants must be registered with Social Work England and have substantial experience in children's social work. This role offers a competitive salary and a range of benefits including a generous pension scheme and work-life balance options.

Benefits

25 to 32 days annual leave

Buying annual leave scheme

Career pathways

Generous pension scheme

Generous relocation package

Employee Assistance Programme

Flexible working options

Unlimited access to development courses

Staff offers discounts

Arriva Travel Club savings

Friday Funday Socials

Qualifications

• Registration with Social Work England and extensive experience in children's social work.
• Strong understanding of child safeguarding and legislative frameworks.
• Experience in leading, coaching staff and supporting practice development.

Responsibilities

• Manage timely, effective services for children and families.
• Provide supervision and performance monitoring of social work staff.
• Lead on complex casework in high-risk situations.

Skills

Social Work England registration

Child safeguarding knowledge

Leadership and mentoring skills

Decision-making in high-risk cases

Interpersonal and partnership skills

Understanding of multi-agency delivery

Education

Post-qualifying experience in children's social work

Job description

A local government authority in the United Kingdom is looking for a Deputy Team Manager to lead the Family Help team in Luton. The successful candidate will help deliver essential early help and child in need services by managing a multi-disciplinary team of social workers and various professionals. Applicants must be registered with Social Work England and have substantial experience in children's social work. This role offers a competitive salary and a range of benefits including a generous pension scheme and work-life balance options.