Universal, Send & Emerging Needs Lead

One YMCA Group; Hexton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Hertfordshire Family Centre Service in Hertfordshire is seeking a dynamic leader to oversee the Universal, SEND & Emerging Needs Team for families with children under 5. You will manage service delivery across Family Centres and community locations, focusing on parental engagement in learning and development.

The role requires strong leadership, multi-agency experience, and the ability to plan and monitor high-quality services, with travel across Dacorum as needed.

Qualifications

• Level 3/4 qualification in children and young people or early years Leadership qualification is required.
• Strong leadership and line management experience in early years or family services.
• Experience coordinating with multiple agencies to support families.
• Ability to plan, monitor and develop high quality service provision and respond to diverse family needs.

Responsibilities

• Oversee delivery of universal, SEND & emerging needs services for families with children under 5.
• Lead, develop and support a team across Family Centres and community locations in Dacorum.
• Promote parental engagement in children’s learning and development.
• Ensure safe, high-quality service provision and effective collaboration with partner services.

Skills

Leadership experience

Early Years

Multi-agency working

Planning & Organisational skills

Driving licence

Education

Level 3/4 qualification in children and young people or early years Leadership qualification

Job description

Hertfordshire’s Family Centre Service is made up of the Public Health Nursing Service (Health Visitors and School Nurses) and the Family Support Service. Our purpose is to support children and families to have the best start in life, develop well and thrive. We provide families with children aged up to 5 years with a wide range of services, information and support on key areas relating to family life.

About the role

We are seeking a dynamic and dedicated individual with Early Years and leadership experience to manage our Universal, SEND & Emerging Needs Team. In this role, you will oversee the delivery of a variety of high-quality services, interventions, activities, information, support, and advice to families with children under 5 years old. A key focus of your work will be to promote and support parental engagement in their children’s learning and development. Your team will provide these services across Dacorum, both in Family Centres and at community-based locations.

What we’re looking for:

Strong interpersonal skills, in particular ability to relate to your team, and the other teams across the Family Support Service. Experience and knowledge of the importance of empowering parents/ carers to support their children. Experience of multi-agency working. Good organisational and planning skills, able to prioritise work to time. Ability to plan, monitor and develop high quality service provision. Ability to develop and respond to the needs of families in Dacorum. Requirements Level 3/ 4 qualification in children and young people or early years Leadership qualification / training You will need a valid UK driving licence and access to a car during working hours, and willingness to travel on a regular basis. You must have insurance that allows you to drive for business purposes

This is a fixed term contract role until March 2029

Hours per week: 37.5

Working Pattern: Monday to Friday 8am-6pm

Important information:

We do not provide visa sponsorship; you must be eligible to work in the UK. You must reside in the UK for the duration of your employment and provide Right to Work evidence.

As some of our roles involve working with vulnerable members of society, this position may require a Basic or Enhanced Criminal Disclosure, which will be conducted once a conditional offer is made

Previous Applications: We welcome applications from all qualified candidates. However, if you have applied for a similar role within the last 6 months and were not successful, please consider whether your experience has developed further before reapplying

Accessibility & Adjustments: We are committed to making reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process and will strive to be as accommodating as possible. Please inform us in advance of any arrangements you may need to fully participate in the process.

We are an inclusive organisation and actively promote equality of opportunity for all with the right mix of talent, skills, and potential. We do not discriminate on the basis of Age, Disability, Gender Reassignment, Marriage/Civil Partnership, Pregnancy/Maternity, Race, Religion/Belief, Sex and/or Sexual Orientation. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, communities, and industries, and are committed to having a team that is made up of diverse skills, experiences, and abilities.