Family Hubs Team Manager x3

Full Time, Permanent

We are expanding our Family Hubs and Early Help offer across Bristol and are seeking three Team Managers to play a key role in leading high-quality support for children, young people and families across our South, North, and East Central Family Hubs.

As a Family Hubs Team Manager, you will lead a team delivering integrated early help and prevention services, with a strong focus on quality, consistency and impact. You’ll be responsible for making sure services are well-organised, responsive and grounded in what works for families and local communities.

We’re looking for someone who understands what good looks like in early help and has the confidence and experience to lead others to deliver it. You will be working closely with partners across health, education and the voluntary sector to make sure support is joined up and works for families. You’ll use data, insight and feedback to keep services on track and developing in line with service priorities.

This role will suit someone with strong operational and team management experience who is organised, visible and approachable, and who takes pride in running a service that is, inclusive and makes a real difference. You’ll bring a clear understanding of safeguarding, a commitment to reducing inequalities, and the ability to develop people as well as services.

Family Hubs in Bristol are continuing to grow and evolve. This role offers the opportunity to shape how services are delivered locally – embedding strong practice, supporting staff to thrive, and making a tangible difference to families.

Please note that this role is subject to an Enhanced DBS Check.

Why Bristol City Council?

At Bristol City Council, we go that extra mile for our people; we offer a work environment which is fast moving and supportive, giving you the chance to use your skills and develop new ones within a high-profile organisation. For the majority of our roles hybrid working arrangements are available, giving teams the opportunity to work in a way that suits them, balancing service need and individual choice - mixing both home and office working.

Join us and you’ll receive an excellent rewards package including flexible working and flexitime, membership of the Local Government Pension scheme, and a generous annual leave allowance. In addition, you’ll be working in a supportive environment where you’ll have the chance to make Bristol a better place and contribute to its future.

How do I apply?

If you share our values and are ready to be part of our exciting journey please select the apply button below.

To be shortlisted for interview you’ll need to demonstrate how you meet each of the essential criteria in the Person Specification within the Further Information section of your application. On occasion we will receive high numbers of applications, we may then shortlist against the desirable criteria along with the essential criteria, so if you can, please demonstrate how you meet this in your application.

We're a Disability Confident employer which means we value recruiting and retaining disabled people. Any job applicants who consider themselves to be disabled and meet the essential criteria in the Person Specification are guaranteed an interview. We'll make reasonable adjustments throughout the interview process and provide continued workplace support throughout your career.

For more information or for informal chat about the role, please contact Lucy Watkins at lucy.watkins@bristol.gov.uk  

Bristol City Council strives to have a workforce that reflects the communities it serves, we are therefore committed to ensuring diversity in our hiring process. We welcome, develop and promote people from all sections of the community. Appointments will be made on merit. 

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