Assistant Team Manager

As an Assistant Team Manager in our Early Help (Education) team, you'll play a vital role in strengthening Hampshire's Early Help system and helping to deliver the ambitions of the Families First Partnership Programme. Leading and supporting a team of School Navigators, you'll help ensure children, young people and families receive the right support at the right time, preventing needs from escalating and improving outcomes.

Working closely with schools, families and partner agencies, you'll provide leadership, oversight and professional guidance to your team, helping to embed high-quality Early Help practice across education settings. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact while contributing to service development, partnership working and the continued evolution of Hampshire's innovative approach to supporting children and families. What you'll do Lead, supervise and develop a team of School Navigators, promoting high-quality, strengths-based practice.

Support workflow management, quality assurance and informed decision-making to ensure timely and effective support for families. Provide professional guidance and oversight, including reviewing recommendations where additional or longer-term support may be required. Build and maintain effective partnerships with schools, families and multi-agency professionals to achieve positive outcomes. Support the Team Manager with service delivery, performance improvement and the achievement of local and strategic priorities.

What we're looking for Professional qualification in management, or a relevant professional service specialism, or equivalent professional experience. Significant UK-based frontline experience working with children, young people and families, including experience at a senior level.

Experience of leading, supporting and developing practitioners within a multi-disciplinary environment. Good understanding of Early Help, safeguarding, strengths-based approaches, and relevant care and educational models. Strong leadership, communication, analytical and decision-making skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities effectively. Why join us? Benefit from a comprehensive induction programme, regular supervision and tailored learning and development opportunities. Play a key role in an innovative and evolving service, making a lasting difference to the lives of children, young people and families across Hampshire.

Access to Health Assured's comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme to support your physical and mental wellbeing, including 24/7 telephone support, a suite of online resources, and legal and financial advice. Competitive benefits package, including generous annual leave entitlement, occupational sick pay, and access to the Local Government Pension Scheme. To learn more about this role, please review our Candidate Pack available on our website.

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Please note:

We are unable to offer sponsorship for this role and therefore it is essential that you already have the right to work in the UK. Other job titles you may be searching for include:
Early Help Assistant Team Manager, Deputy Team Manager, Early Help Team Leader, Senior Practitioner, Senior Family Support Practitioner, Family Support Team Leader, Children's Services Team Leader.