Job Opportunity: Early Family Help Practice Manager (Long Term Temporary)
Please note: This is a Long Term Temporary position, starting ASAP.
We are seeking two Family Help Practice Managers. One position is for 3 months, and the other for 4 months.
Role Overview
As an Early Family Help Practice Manager within the Children & Families Department, you will support the Service Manager in operational delivery and implementing strategy. You will oversee performance, Human Resources, and Health and Safety within your service areas. You will lead and manage one or two neighborhood Early Family Help Teams, depending on locality size and demographics.
Key Responsibilities
- Support and develop the delivery of whole age family help aligned with Wigan's early help framework.
- Coach, manage, supervise, and support family help workers to engage children and families through an asset-based approach, fostering sustainable change in line with the Strengthening Families Practice model.
- Maintain operational oversight, ensuring quality casework supervision and quality assurance to meet practice standards.
- Promote awareness and understanding of mental health and wellbeing among children, young people, and families to reduce stigma.
- Contribute to reducing health inequalities by working in partnership to support, empower, and remove barriers to good health.
- Develop and deliver Continuous Professional Development for the workforce.
- Participate in thematic areas and deputise for the Service Manager when needed. You will liaise with CYPS branches, the wider Local Authority, and other agencies involved in early help support.
Additional Information
Please note: This is a Long Term Temporary position, starting ASAP.
Benefits of working with Semester.co.uk
- Free ongoing training opportunities upon registration.
- Competitive pay rates.
- In-house payroll with weekly payments and support.
- Enhanced DBS clearance provided.
- Support and advice from a dedicated, friendly team.
- An assigned experienced consultant.
- Various employment opportunities in your preferred area.
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