Young & Thriving Team Manager - Ref: CH03425

Young & Thriving Team Manager - Ref: CH03425

Location: Civic Centre Walsall and borough wide

Grade: G11 Banding 47754- 52805 (Pay award pending)

Service Area: Childrens Services Family Help

Reports to: Group Manager

Special Conditions: Flexible working hours including evenings and weekends are part of this rewarding role. Enhanced DBS disclosure is required. A full UK driving licence and the ability to travel throughout the borough are essential.

About the Role:

Are you passionate about making a real lasting difference in the lives of children and young families Walsall Council invites you to step into a pivotal leadership role as the Young & Thriving Team Managera position where youll be at the forefront of innovation and transformation in Childrens Services. Join a forward-thinking organisation dedicated to nurturing the next generation and providing vital early support for families.

As a key leader within the Families First for Children programme youll work at the heart of the Young & Thriving Huban inspiring centre committed to health wellbeing and the flourishing of babies children and families. Your work will actively shape a safe supportive environment where children can thrive and parents and carers are empowered from the earliest stages of family life.

Key Responsibilities:

• Inspiring Leadership: Lead and motivate a dynamic team fostering a positive culture of continuous learning and collaborative working with colleagues and external partners.
• Strategic Impact: Drive the vision and service delivery of the Young & Thriving Hub overseeing the work of talented Family Practitioners Key Workers Parenting Offer specialists and dedicated Volunteers.
• Innovative Partnerships: Forge strong effective partnerships with local organisations and Family Help Co-Ordinators ensuring a joined-up approach that meets the unique needs of every family.
• Champion for Change: Implement cutting-edge evidence-based interventions working alongside academics senior leaders practitioners and families to deliver real improvements in family wellbeing.
• Safeguarding Excellence: Be a guardian of childrens safety wellbeing and happinessworking to prevent family breakdown and improve daily experiences for our youngest residents.

About You:

Were seeking an enthusiastic committed individual who brings:

• Expertise & Insight: A relevant degree (or equivalent experience) and a deep understanding of childrens services early intervention and the power of community engagement.
• Proven Leadership: Experience in leading high-performing teams and shaping local services to meet the evolving needs of families and communities.
• Superb Communication: Outstanding written and verbal communication skills and the confidence to inspire influence and collaborate at all levels.
• Strategic Knowledge: Up-to-date knowledge of Family Group Conferences current legislation and policy and the critical impact of early childhood experiences on lifelong outcomes.

Why Join Us

At Walsall Council people are at the core of everything we do. As an Outstanding Childrens Services youll find a supportive environment encouraging you to thrivepersonally and professionally. As part of the Families First for Children programme your passion and expertise will drive meaningful change helping families create bright futures and healthy happy childhoods for their children.

Youll shape services inspire your team and see the immediate impact of your work every day. If you want a role that offers challenge reward and the satisfaction of building stronger communities this is the opportunity for you.

How to Apply:

If youre excited to lead innovate and make a difference where it matters most wed love to hear from you. Please submit your application by Sunday 17th August 2025 .

For further information or an informal conversation about the role please contact .

View: Job Description and Employee Specification

This post is covered by the Governments Code of Practice on the English Language Fluency Duty for public sector workers. The post holder will be required to communicate verbally with customers and provide advice and/or information in accurate spoken English

Walsall Council takes seriously the responsibility to safeguard and promote the welfare of all the children young people and vulnerable adults entrusted to our care and it is our expectation that all staff will share this commitment. We will ensure continuous development and improvement of robust recruitment processes and procedures that promote a culture of safeguarding amongst our workforce. Completion of an enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check is a requirement for working with children and young people and vulnerable adults.

Note:Applicants appointed to posts that require an enhanced DBS clearance must declare any periods of time that they have lived studied or worked abroad and be prepared to provide an Overseas Criminal Records Certificate (OCRC) or a Statement of Good Conduct (SOGC) relating to anytime they were overseas

Information for Applicants

Important note: When completing your online application form you will be asked to enter supporting information. You must enter a detailed supporting information statement describing how your skills abilities and experience meet the specific criteria included in the employee specification. If you do not include a supporting information statement you will not be shortlisted.Please also ensure that you complete the work history and qualifications sections of your application form. Please do not add a CV as we do not accept them. See our Information for Applicantsleaflet for further information.

We kindly request that recruitment agencies do not contact us regarding this job vacancy. We are not accepting Agency applications or referrals at this time