Family Time Team Manager Redeployment 22166

• Suffolk County Council
• Address: Endeavour House Ipswich IP1 2BX West Suffolk House Bury St Edmunds IP33 3YU or Riverside Lowestoft NR33 0EQ - Onsite
• Salary: 48163 - 58850 per annum (pro rata for part time)
• Hours: 37 hours per week Flexible working options available
• Contract: Permanent

REDEPLOYMENT ONLY

This is an exciting opportunity to lead anew teamas part of theFamily Time Service. Youll be instrumental in shaping how Family Time is delivered across Suffolk embedding best practices from the outset.

At Suffolk County Council every role is a chance to create positive change. Were not just a local authority; were a team of dedicated individuals working together to improve lives across our diverse communities. As our newFamily Time Team Manager youll have the unique opportunity to see the direct impact of your work on the people and places that make Suffolk special. Your contributions will help build a brighter future for all. If youre passionate about making a real tangible difference its time to reimagine your career with us. Join Suffolk County Council and turn your passion for positive change into action.

Your role and responsibilities

As theFamily Time Manager youll lead a dedicated team of Family Time Practitioners and Coordinators ensuring children in care and their families experience safe nurturing and meaningful time together.

On a typical day you will:

• Oversee the planning and delivery of family time sessions across Suffolk.
• Support and supervise your team to ensure high-quality trauma-informed practice.
• Collaborate with social workers foster carers and external agencies to ensure consistency and safety.
• Use data and feedback to evaluate and improve service delivery.
• Lead on risk assessments incident reporting and ensure accurate record-keeping.

Youll be at the heart of shaping a service that puts childrens welfare first and your leadership will help families build and maintain positive relationships.

You will need:

• A relevant professional qualification at postgraduate level or equivalent experience.
• Proven leadership experience in childrens services or a related field.
• A passion for improving outcomes for children and families.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• A commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children.

Our ideal candidate is someone who thrives in a collaborative environment embraces innovation and is committed to continuous improvement. If you dont meet every requirement but feel you could make a difference wed still love to hear from you.

The team

Youll be joining theCorporate Parenting Service a passionate and supportive team dedicated to improving the lives of children in care. We work closely with families carers and professionals to ensure every child has the opportunity to thrive.

Our team values collaboration compassion and creativity. We offer hybrid working with office days typically on Wednesdays and Thursdays and were proud of our inclusive and flexible culture.

Empowering Everyone

Were big believers in potential possibility and the power of different ideas. Were always searching for ways to encourage respect and enable everyone to be the best they can be. We want to represent the diverse communities we serve. We welcome applications from all individuals especially those from groups that are currently underrepresented in the organisation as shown in ourWorkforce Equality Report.

For more information

Please contact Luke Fromentfor a casual conversation. You can reach them by calling.

How to apply

Step 1 -Read the Job and Person Profile (word)

Step 2 -Click Apply Now to start your online application.

Step 3 -Upload asupporting statementanswering the following questions below (no more than 400 words per question). You should use theSupporting Statement template.

1. Describe a time you led a team through a period of strategies did you use to maintain morale and ensure continued high performance
2. Describe a situation where you had to implement a new policy or did you ensure it was embedded effectively across your team
3. How do you approach risk assessments and incident reporting in your current or previous role
4. Describe your approach to quality assurance and case do you ensure consistency and accuracy

We value authentic applications that showcase your genuine skills and experiences. Applications suspected of being generated by AI may be rejected. We ask you to present your own work and ideas throughout the application process.

Please note:Without a supporting statement your interest will not be progressed. If you require any reasonable adjustments to the application process before the next selection stage please contact our Recruitment Team by emailing or calling . If you are invited to the next stage of selection you will have another opportunity to request adjustments for the next stages of the process.

Closing date:11.30pm 8 February 2026

This authority is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) checks or police vetting will be required for relevant posts. #Onsite