Child and Family Hub Deputy Lead

Posted 16 hours 6 minutes ago by Civic Recruitment Limited

£100,000 - £125,000 Annual

Permanent

Part Time

HR / Recruitment Jobs

London, United Kingdom

Job Description

Contract Civic Recruitment Limited United Kingdom

Posted On 21/01/2026

Job Information

Social / NGO / Health & Care

City Hackney

Province Hackney

Postal Code E2

Job Description

PART TIME 4 Months Contract with a Local Authority

Summary

The Children & Family Hub Deputy Lead plays a crucial role in providing managerial support in the absence of the Children & Family Hub Manager and overseeing the extended services teams. This position is responsible for developing, coordinating, and commissioning high-quality integrated services for children aged 0-19 (or 25 with SEND) and their families. The Deputy Lead collaborates with local partners, stakeholders, and parents to plan, deliver, and evaluate services that align with Hackney's strategic direction and the national Family Hub framework.

Responsibilities

Support the Children & Family Hub Manager in consulting and planning core services with stakeholders, service providers, and children's centres.
Ensure services reach the number of families identified in the Hub Delivery Plan.
Promote and model respectful, trauma-informed, systemic, anti-racist, and strengths-based approaches across all service areas.
Plan, support, and monitor quality integrated services tailored to Hackney's diverse communities, including hard-to-reach groups.

Essential Experience Required

Minimum 3 years' experience in children's services such as social care, early years, primary education, public health, or community development.

Experience providing line management, including appraisals and supervision.

Experience in project management and service development.

Essential Qualifications Required

Degree-level qualification (or equivalent) in health, social care, education, early years, community work, or a related field.

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