Local Government Jobs

The Redditch Sure Start Children’s Centres are part of the Government’s strategy to improve support for families and children. Redditch has 6 children Centres in total and our vision is that:

Redditch Children’s Centres will work together with families, local communities and partner organisations to inspire, empower and provide the best possible opportunities for all parents to be, families and children in our community.

The following post will provide an excellent and exciting opportunity to join a team in developing services that will make a real difference to the lives of young children and their families.

FAMILY SUPPORT TEAM LEADER
Post ref: 70/112
£27,052 – £28,636 per annum, pro rata
24 hours per week
Fixed Term Contract until 31st March 2011
Subject to Job Evaluation

The successful applicant will be required to manage a team of children’s Centres Support Workers in delivering innovative ways of improving the health, social, intellectual and emotional well-being of young children and families within Children’s Centres. You will be responsible for the implementation of Family Support provision within designated Children’s Centre areas. This will involve working closely with health colleagues, the wider Children’s Centre team, parents and other agencies to meet the Children’s Centre core offer in terms of family support and parental outreach.

You will need to have experience of managing a family caseload, managing staff and working in a multi-agency environment. For this post you will need a Health Visiting or Social Work Degree or equivalent.

The closing date for receipt of completed applications is 12 noon, Tuesday 6th April 2010. Interviews will be held on Monday 19th April 2010.

If you require further information please contact Louise Langston, Children’s Centres Operational Manager on 01527 61360.

This post is exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of criminal records via the Criminal Records Bureau, before the appointment is confirmed. This will include details of cautions, reprimands or final warnings, as well as convictions.