Team Leader - Prevention Services

Somerset Council; Glastonbury; Hybrid; GBP 41,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

A local council in the UK is seeking a Team Leader for Prevention Services in North Sedgemoor and West Mendip. This role involves leading a dynamic team, providing ongoing support, and managing complex cases to improve outcomes for families. Candidates should hold a degree or equivalent, with significant experience in working with families and a commitment to professional development. The position offers a salary of £41,771 to £46,142 plus benefits including flexible working and generous leave policies.

Benefits

Flexible working model

30 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Generous pension scheme

Employee assistance and wellbeing services

My Staff Shop discounts

Qualifications

• Experience working with families with multiple and complex needs.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and evidence-based practice.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the team effectively.
• Establish strong working relationships with professionals.
• Support the team in balancing autonomy with support.
• Make sound decisions in complex case management.

Skills

Leadership and management

Strong communication

Knowledge of safeguarding

Analytical skills

Solution-focused approach

Education

Degree level qualification or equivalent NVQ Level 6

Job description

Overview

Reporting to the Operations Manager of Prevention Services in the East, we are seeking a Team Leader with responsibility for Prevention Services in North Sedgemoor and West Mendip. You will be part of our ambitious, talented, and dynamic team, leading and managing a range of Prevention Services such as the Family intervention Service, Education Engagement, and Young Carers. You will provide creative ideas and insights, applying your professional expertise to support the development of a programme of improvement. You will also be expected to offer ongoing support, training and guidance to your team and staff.

Key Responsibilities

• Effectively lead and manage the team through a positive, committed, adaptable and confident approach.
• Establish strong working relationships with your team and professionals who work with children, young people, and their families across a locality.
• Ensure the team applies a strengths‑based and solution‑focused approach whilst providing practical advice to intervene and prevent.
• Demonstrate sound analysis and decision‑making in dealing with complex cases that require a high level of knowledge and understanding of safeguarding to prevent escalation to statutory services.
• Work flexibly, with autonomy whilst ensuring the team is fully supported and guided to reach their own decisions where appropriate.

Required Experience & Qualifications

• Educated to Degree level or equivalent qualification such as NVQ Level 6 in a relevant thematic area (e.g. youth justice, social work, probation, teaching, psychotherapy, psychology, youth work, health professions, education, domestic abuse, family work).
• Significant experience working with families with multiple and complex needs whilst maintaining an outcomes focus.
• Evidence of a commitment to ongoing professional development in your specialist field and to the principles of evidence‑based practice.

Benefits & Salary

£41,771 to £46,142 per annum, plus a £3,000 per annum recruitment allowance (payable until 31/12/2027).

• Flexible working available – hybrid model in line with the needs of the service, working from home and at your contracted work base.
• Need for some flexibility around core working hours to account for possible weekend working and occasional out‑of‑hours support for your staff team. Primary core hours are Monday‑Friday 8.30am‑5pm.
• Permanent for 37 hours per week.
• 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Post requires travel and locality working across the county.
• Fixed‑term contract/secondment until 31/12/2027.
• Auto enrolment onto a generous Pension Scheme and optional pension enhancement through an Additional Voluntary Contribution scheme.
• A Flexible Benefits Scheme via salary sacrifice to obtain a cycle for work and health screenings.
• Employee assistance and a variety of employee wellbeing services.
• My Staff Shop offering discounts in shops, online shopping, restaurants, cinema tickets, insurance benefits and more.

Why Join Us

We are proud to offer an environment that is supportive and rewarding, working as part of a passionate team dedicated to improving the lives of people in Somerset. We are committed to diversity and inclusivity and welcome applications from a diverse range of backgrounds and experiences.

Anything else I should know? The salary range for this role is £41,771 - £46,142 per annum (£44,771 - £46,142 per annum inclusive of a £3,000 per annum recruitment allowance, currently payable until the end of the fixed term – 31/12/2027).