Interim Families First Service Manager – Lead Partnerships

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

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.