Practice Manager – Children & Family Services

Southglos; Kingswood; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local council in England seeks a Practice Manager to lead the Families Plus 5-18 team, supporting vulnerable families in Kingswood. The role requires managing a team, ensuring high-quality service delivery, and handling departmental budgets. Candidates should possess a relevant degree and significant experience in children's services, including staff supervision. This is a limited-term position ending on 30th November 2026, with flexibility in work hours and necessary compliance with DBS checks.

Benefits

Flexible work/life balance

Training and development opportunities

Commitment to safeguarding

Qualifications

• Significant post-qualification experience in children's services.
• Thorough knowledge of legislation and best practices.
• Ability to demonstrate successful strategies to improve outcomes for families.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise the Families Plus 5-18 team.
• Ensure records are maintained and reports are prepared.
• Monitor quality of services and allocate resources.

Skills

Staff supervision

Knowledge of safeguarding procedures

Budget management

Experience with vulnerable families

Flexibility to work outside normal hours

Education

Degree or relevant professional qualification in youth, early years or social care

Job description

A local council in England seeks a Practice Manager to lead the Families Plus 5-18 team, supporting vulnerable families in Kingswood. The role requires managing a team, ensuring high-quality service delivery, and handling departmental budgets. Candidates should possess a relevant degree and significant experience in children's services, including staff supervision. This is a limited-term position ending on 30th November 2026, with flexibility in work hours and necessary compliance with DBS checks.