Head of Service - Family Matters

The Role

This role is within the Public Health Protection and Well Being Directorate and reports directly to the Director of Safer, Stronger Communities.

Key Responsibilities

1. Strategic Leadership: Leading early help and prevention strategies within the Family Matters programme in Stoke-on-Trent
2. Workstream Management: Driving the continued implementation of the workstreams within Family Matters and its connections with other aspects of community-based work to improve family and community outcomes.
3. Preventative Services: Reducing the need for statutory intervention through collaborative early family help initiatives across partners.
4. Partnership Working: Fostering collaboration with voluntary organisations, health services, and community groups to achieve the aims of Family Matters.
5. Quality and Impact: Focusing on performance management, service quality, and creating enduring change through the programme.

About You

• Graduate Level Degree with experience of working in a public health environment
• Experience and knowledge of the early family help environment
• Strong commitment to equality and diversity
• Knowledge of the current policy landscape relating to babies, children and families.

What we offer

• A competitive salary based on your skills, experience and talent
• Hybrid and flexible working options
• An excellent local authority benefits pension scheme
• Professional development through learning opportunities, regular training sessions and apprenticeship and management schemes