Early Help Team Leader

Early Help Team Leader

Location: Brent
Contract: Initial 6-month contract
Hours: 36 hours per week
Rate: £38.81 per hour (Umbrella) / £29.47 per hour (PAYE)

About the Role

Brent Council is seeking an experienced and motivated Early Help Team Leader to lead a team of Family Support Workers in delivering high-quality early intervention services. This is a key leadership role focused on improving outcomes for children, young people, and families by preventing escalation to statutory services.

You will play a central role in coordinating multi-agency support and driving forward the objectives of the Supporting Families Programme, ensuring families experiencing multiple disadvantages receive timely and effective interventions.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of Family Support Workers (or equivalent), ensuring high standards of practice and positive outcomes for children and families.
  
  
• Work collaboratively with internal departments, schools, police, health services, and voluntary/statutory agencies to deliver coordinated support.
  
  
• Drive partnership working across the council and external organisations to support families with complex needs.
  
  
• Contribute to and implement service aims aligned with MHCLG (Supporting Families Programme) and Brent Children’s Trust priorities.
  
  
• Support senior management in continuous service improvement, efficiency, and delivery against key performance objectives.
  
  
• Monitor and maintain the quality and professionalism of service delivery across the team.
  
  
• Analyse and assess family needs, identify trends, and develop innovative approaches to early intervention.
  
  
• Contribute to service planning in line with wider council strategy and departmental goals.
  
  

Requirements

• Level 4 qualification (or equivalent) in a relevant field such as Social Care, Education, Early Years, or Health.
  
  
• Demonstrable experience managing or supervising staff within early help, family support, or children’s services.
  
  
• Strong understanding of early intervention, safeguarding, and multi-agency working.
  
  
• Experience working with families facing multiple disadvantages (Supporting Families Programme desirable).
  
  
• Evidence of significant and ongoing Continuing Professional Development (CPD).
  
  
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organisational skills.
  
  

Why Apply?

• Opportunity to lead impactful early help services within a well-regarded London borough.
  
  
• Competitive hourly rates with flexible payment options.
  
  
• Collaborative and supportive working environment with strong partnership networks.
  
  
• Chance to make a real difference in the lives of children and families.
  
  

How to Apply If you are a passionate and experienced leader within children’s services looking for your next contract opportunity, we would love to hear from you.

Apply now with your updated CV