Family Help Team Manager

Retired; Bridlington; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority in the UK is seeking a dedicated individual to lead the Family Help Team, focusing on driving positive outcomes for children and families. The ideal candidate will possess a social work degree, leadership experience, and expertise in safeguarding. This role offers competitive salary and benefits, professional development opportunities, and a chance to contribute to national reforms in children's social care. The position is based in Bridlington, requiring 37 hours per week on a full-time, permanent basis.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Professional development

Supportive work environment

Participation in national reforms

Qualifications

• A social work degree and leadership experience are required.
• Knowledge of safeguarding and early help frameworks is essential.
• Excellent communication and decision-making skills must be demonstrated.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire a team delivering early help and family-led solutions.
• Oversee complex cases involving safeguarding and risk management.
• Champion high-quality, strengths-based practice.

Skills

Leadership experience

Strong knowledge of safeguarding

Excellent communication skills

Decision-making skills

Driving licence

Education

Social work degree

Job description

Lead the Family Help Team

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.

Duties Include

• 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 Bridlington 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: ERYC007295

Closing Date: 15 February 2026

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