Family Support Team Manager, Temporary Accommodation

Barnardo's; Park Central; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A family support charity is seeking a full-time Family Support Team Manager in Birmingham to lead a new team focusing on supporting families in temporary accommodation. Key responsibilities include oversight of safeguarding, managing a team, and implementing effective family support strategies. The ideal candidate will have relevant qualifications, significant experience with families in crisis, and strong leadership skills. The role requires a frequent on-site presence and offers a supportive work environment with numerous benefits.

Benefits

26 days annual leave

Flexible working arrangements

Matched pension contributions

Discounts at high street shops

Employee assistance program

Qualifications

• Significant experience as a practitioner providing casework support.
• Experience managing a team of family support workers.
• Understanding of the issues faced by displaced families.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the Temporary Accommodation Family Support Team.
• Be a Designated Safeguarding Lead.
• Manage a Family Support Drop-in service in temporary accommodation.

Skills

Leadership

Case management

Child safeguarding

Effective communication

Intervention strategies

Team management

Understanding of domestic abuse

Understanding of substance misuse

Knowledge of poverty impacts

Education

Qualification in relevant field

Management qualification (desirable)

Job description

A family support charity is seeking a full-time Family Support Team Manager in Birmingham to lead a new team focusing on supporting families in temporary accommodation. Key responsibilities include oversight of safeguarding, managing a team, and implementing effective family support strategies. The ideal candidate will have relevant qualifications, significant experience with families in crisis, and strong leadership skills. The role requires a frequent on-site presence and offers a supportive work environment with numerous benefits.