Family Help Team Manager

Retired; Beverley; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading local authority in Beverley is looking for an experienced social work professional to lead The Family Help Team. You will inspire a team to deliver early help and family-led solutions, oversee complex cases, and collaborate with partners to shape future services. Strong leadership experience and a social work degree are required. This permanent, full-time position offers a competitive salary and benefits, alongside professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits

Professional development and career progression

Supportive environment

Participation in national reforms

Qualifications

• At least 3 years of leadership experience in social work.
• Strong knowledge of safeguarding and early help frameworks.
• Driving licence and access to a vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire a team delivering early help and family-led solutions.
• Oversee complex cases, safeguarding, and risk management.
• Champion high-quality, strengths-based practice.
• Collaborate with partners and shape future services.

Skills

Leadership experience

Communication skills

Decision-making skills

Education

Social work degree

Job description

Overview

Are you ready to make a real difference and lead the way in family help? We are looking for an experienced social work professional to lead The Family Help Team and drive positive change for children, young people and families.

Responsibilities

• leading and inspiring a team delivering early help and family-led solutions
• overseeing complex cases, safeguarding and risk management
• championing high-quality, strengths-based practice
• collaborating with partners and shaping future services

You Will Have

• a social work degree and leadership experience
• strong knowledge of safeguarding and early help frameworks
• excellent communication and decision-making skills
• a driving licence and access to a vehicle

Join Us And Benefit From

• a competitive salary and benefits
• professional development and career progression
• a supportive, forward-thinking environment
• being part of national reforms shaping childrens social care

Lead with purpose, apply now and help us put families first.

Based in Beverley for 37 hours per week as part of a full-time, permanent contract.

East Riding of Yorkshire Council is pursuing equality of opportunity in employment and is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults.

Advert No: ERYC007297

Closing Date: 15 February 2026

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