The role
About Southwark:
We are the largest local authority social landlord in London, managing 55,000 homes lived in by 40% of Southwark’s residents. We are home to over 18,300 businesses including iconic London venues and social enterprises and we have a young, diverse and growing population.
At Southwark we are committed to making our borough just and fair and are taking positive action to tackle inequalities. Our residents and communities are our greatest asset and the passion we have for Southwark is shared by millions of Londoners who enjoy our outstanding cultural offer, use our hospitals and attend our universities. Our refreshed borough plan and focus on Southwark Stands Together, (which is our work with Southwark’s communities and the council’s staff to tackle racism, injustice and inequality) underpins all that we do.
About the Team
Are you ready to make a real difference in the lives of children and families? At Southwark Council, our Family Early Help Service is dedicated to the power of early intervention and its transformative impact on our community. Based in the vibrant area of Queens Road, Peckham, our team is committed to providing tailored, high-quality support to children, young people, and their families. As one of four Team Managers, you’ll join a stable and supportive management group that values peer collaboration and innovative approaches. Together, we’re working to create a brighter future for Southwark’s diverse communities.
About the Role
This is your opportunity to lead, inspire, and shape the future of early help services in Southwark. As a Family Early Help Team Manager, you will guide a team of skilled practitioners in delivering tailored assessments and support plans that truly make a difference. Your leadership will ensure that high standards of practice are consistently met, working closely with partner agencies and children's social work teams to facilitate seamless transitions for families. You’ll also be at the forefront of developing creative solutions that prevent issues from escalating, safeguarding and promoting positive outcomes for children and their families. If you’re looking for a role where your leadership can spark real change, this is it.
About You
We’re looking for a dynamic and visionary leader with a strong background in early help or social work. You should hold a relevant professional qualification and have substantial experience in managing complex cases. Your ability to foster a culture of continuous improvement, inspire your team, and work collaboratively with multi-agency partners will be key to your success. We need someone who is passionate about empowering families, promoting positive change, and leading a team that shares your dedication. If you’re driven by a desire to make a lasting impact on the lives of children and families, we invite you to apply for this rewarding role. This is more than just a job—it’s an opportunity to be a catalyst for transformation in Southwark.
Additional details
This post requires a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) DBS check at Enhanced level.
Benefits and more information:
In your role, we want you to feel supported, challenged and rewarded. You will benefit from our family-friendly policies including flexible working, home working, and a local government pension scheme, plus many other staff benefits. You will join a motivated, driven and supportive team that strives for excellence and values its members. You will also be part of a successful and high-achieving development team that is making a real difference to the lives of residents in the borough. For more information about the wide variety of benefits you can take advantage of please visit our Staff Benefits page.
Recruitment timetable
Advert close: 29th September
Shortlisting date: 4th October
Interview date: 11th October
Guaranteed Interview Scheme:
As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you'll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role, and identify with one of the below criteria:
• Members of the Armed Forces and veterans
• Are currently in care, or have previously been in care
• If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition
We are an organisation who is passionate about our people and understands that richness of diversity is a requirement to provide the best possible services to our communities. This is demonstrated through our council-wide ambitious commitment to tackle racial inequality in our communities and workforce through our Southwark Stands Together programme. We particularly welcome applications from members of the Black, Asian and ethnic minority communities to increase representation at senior management level in the Council.
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