Early Team Leader

Dudley, United Kingdom | Posted on 12/10/2026

At Civic Recruitment and Limited, we know that individuals are more than just fixed expenses; they are the cornerstone of every thriving organisation. That's why we are passionate about transforming recruitment in the public and private sectors.

In the modern job market, organisations in both public and private sectors face significant workforce challenges. Public sector entities, such as local councils and central government departments, often struggle with lengthy recruitment processes, limited access to qualified candidates, and stringent budgetary and regulatory constraints. Private sector businesses, on the other hand, encounter high turnover rates, difficulties managing a mix of permanent and temporary staff, and challenges in sourcing specialised talent for niche industries.

These sector-specific obstacles, coupled with the universal complexities of payroll management, create a pressing need for efficient workforce solutions.

Civic Recruitment Limited addresses these challenges with innovative recruitment and payroll solutions tailored for diverse organisational needs. Recognising the critical hurdles organisations face, the company leverages its expertise to streamline processes, reduce recruitment times, and alleviate administrative burdens. With an extensive database of over 1 million pre-screened candidates, Civic Recruitment Limited is well-positioned to cater to the specific needs of both public and private sectors.

Job Purpose

To provide leadership, management and oversight of the Early Help function within the Front Door Service, ensuring children, young people and families receive the right support at the right time through effective early intervention and multi-agency collaboration.

The postholder will play a key role within the Front Door Leadership Team, promoting high-quality decision-making, consistent threshold application and strong partnership working across Children's Services, Education, Health, Police, Early Help providers and the voluntary sector. The role will drive service improvement, quality assurance and performance management to ensure positive outcomes for children and families.

• Lead and manage the Early Help function within the Front Door Service.
• Provide management oversight and decision-making in relation to contacts requiring an Early Help response.
• Ensure robust and consistent threshold decision-making in line with local safeguarding procedures and Early Help frameworks.
• Promote timely and effective interventions that support children and families at the earliest opportunity.
• Lead multi-agency collaboration, information sharing and professional challenge to ensure effective outcomes.
• Develop and maintain strong partnerships with Children's Services, Health, Education, Police, Early Help providers and voluntary sector organisations.
• Monitor service demand, performance indicators and outcomes, using data and intelligence to inform decision-making.
• Lead performance management activities and ensure compliance with service standards and statutory requirements.
• Oversee quality assurance processes including:
  • Case Audits
  • Practice Reviews
  • Thematic Audits
  • Learning Reviews
• Identify trends, emerging risks and areas for service improvement.
• Develop and implement action plans to improve performance, efficiency and outcomes.
• Ensure compliance with safeguarding legislation, statutory guidance and local procedures.
• Contribute to service governance, strategic planning and policy development.
• Prepare performance reports, briefings and updates for senior leaders and stakeholders.
• Lead, motivate and support staff through supervision, coaching, mentoring and…