Are you a passionate and experienced social worker looking to make a real difference? Join our dynamic and dedicated team at East Riding of Yorkshire Council as a Team Manager taking a lead for our Early Help Hub. This is your chance to lead a vibrant team and contribute to our journey towards excellence.

Why Join Us?

• Impactful Work: Be at the forefront of safeguarding and early help, ensuring children receive the right support at the right time.
• Supportive Environment: Work within a highly visible service that is well-regarded within the Council and the Safeguarding Children’s Partnership.
• Professional Growth: Benefit from our solid foundation of practice standards, quality assurance frameworks, and the Workforce Academy, which support consistent, high-quality social work practice.

About the Role: As the Team Manager taking alead for the Early Help Hub, you will:

• Lead a small team of Early Help and Prevention Practitioners, managing all early help requests.
• Provide management support within the Safeguarding Hub and collaborate with co-located partners in a multi-agency forum.
• Ensure children receive timely and appropriate services by making confident and informed decisions.

What We Offer:

• A Collaborative Approach: Our Stronger Together model is strengths-based, solution-focused, and relational, fostering excellent, collaborative relationships.
• Tools for Success: We equip you with the tools to build meaningful relationships and make lasting changes for those who need us most.
• A Supportive Team: Join a team of managers who work together to ensure the best outcomes for children and families.

What We’re Looking For:

• A qualified and registered social worker with experience in a Children’s Front Door Service.
• A dynamic leader who promotes positive and proactive working.
• A competent decision-maker who ensures the safety of children at the first point of contact.
• Someone who can provide swift direction and excellent management oversight to ensure the right outcomes for every child and family.

Key Responsibilities:

• Work within a quality assurance framework and provide high-quality support and supervision for staff.
• Demonstrate the ability to work in a fast-paced environment as part of a multi-agency team.
• Foster positive working relationships with a range of different agencies.

Next Steps: If you want to find out more, please email Sarah Heald, Area Manager, at sarah.heald@eastriding.gov.uk to arrange a conversation. Alternatively, if you are ready to apply, please visit the East Riding Council Jobs Website to apply.