Family Help Team Manager Protection

Overview

In this role you lead our Family Help team within Norfolk County Council to safeguard children and promote positive outcomes for families. You will work within a multi-disciplinary, prevention-focused model that emphasises early intervention and relational practice. You will oversee staff development, line management, and cross-team collaboration to deliver high-quality protection and support. This is a chance to shape how we implement the new operating model and contribute to a valued, well-supported workforce.

Pay / Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Generous holiday entitlement
• Health and Wellbeing services
• Flexible working opportunities
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Blue Light card for Fire Service and Social Care Workers

Responsibilities

• Provide people leadership and line management for the team, including mentoring and development
• Oversee recruitment and workforce planning within Family Help
• Manage budget responsibilities and resource allocation
• Coordinate and oversee child protection work, assessments, and court-related activity
• Ensure services are delivered with a focus on prevention, early intervention, and family networking
• Foster a collaborative, multi-disciplinary culture to improve outcomes for children and families
• Promote wellbeing and support for practitioners within the council family
• Represent the team in governance discussions and drive continuous service improvement

Key requirements

• Qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England
• Experience in Child Protection, Assessments and Court Work
• Strong people management and leadership skills
• Knowledge of recruitment and budget management
• Mentoring and staff development能力
• Ability to work collaboratively with multi-disciplinary teams
• Commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion

• team player
• excellent communication
• relationship-building
• child protection
• assessments
• court work

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