Early Help Team Leader
Location: BrentContract: Initial 6-month contractHours: 36 hours per weekRate: £38.81 per hour (Umbrella) / £29.47 per hour (PAYE)
About the Role
Brent Council is seeking an experienced and motivated Early Help Team Leader to lead a team of Family Support Workers in delivering high-quality early intervention services. This is a key leadership role focused on improving outcomes for children, young people, and families by preventing escalation to statutory services.
You will play a central role in coordinating multi-agency support and driving forward the objectives of the Supporting Families Programme, ensuring families experiencing multiple disadvantages receive timely and effective interventions.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage a team of Family Support Workers (or equivalent), ensuring high standards of practice and positive outcomes for children and families.
- Work collaboratively with internal departments, schools, police, health services, and voluntary/statutory agencies to deliver coordinated support.
- Drive partnership working across the council and external organisations to support families with complex needs.
- Contribute to and implement service aims aligned with MHCLG (Supporting Families Programme) and Brent Children’s Trust priorities.
- Support senior management in continuous service improvement, efficiency, and delivery against key performance objectives.
- Monitor and maintain the quality and professionalism of service delivery across the team.
- Analyse and assess family needs, identify trends, and develop innovative approaches to early intervention.
- Contribute to service planning in line with wider council strategy and departmental goals.
Requirements
- Level 4 qualification (or equivalent) in a relevant field such as Social Care, Education, Early Years, or Health.
- Demonstrable experience managing or supervising staff within early help, family support, or children’s services.
- Strong understanding of early intervention, safeguarding, and multi‑agency working.
- Experience working with families facing multiple disadvantages (Supporting Families Programme desirable).
- Evidence of significant and ongoing Continuing Professional Development (CPD).
- Excellent leadership, communication, and organisational skills.
Why Apply?
- Opportunity to lead impactful early help services within a well‑regarded London borough.
- Competitive hourly rates with flexible payment options.
- Collaborative and supportive working environment with strong partnership networks.
- Chance to make a real difference in the lives of children and families.
How to Apply
If you are a passionate and experienced leader within children’s services looking for your next contract opportunity, we would love to hear from you.
Apply now with your updated CV.
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