Team Leader - Family Assessment Centre in NW4

Team Leader - Family Assessment Unit (Mums & Babies)

Location : Hendon, London

Salary : £14 - £15 per hour (dependent on experience)

Hours : Full-time, 40 hours per week (12-hour shifts, including weekends and bank holidays)

Contract Type : Permanent

Role Overview

Our client, an independent Family Assessment Centre based in Hendon, London, is seeking an experienced and compassionate Team Leader to join their Family Assessment Unit, working with mothers and babies. This is a key leadership role responsible for supporting staff, overseeing day-to-day operations, and ensuring the highest standards of care, safeguarding, and assessment practice.

The Team Leader will work closely with families undergoing parenting assessments and will liaise with external professionals including Social Workers, Police, Legal Services, Health, and Education teams. The role combines hands-on support with leadership, supervision, and quality assurance responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Staff Support

• Provide day-to-day leadership and guidance to Residential Family Support Workers.
• Act as a role model, promoting best practice and professional standards at all times.
• Support staff with complex cases, decision-making, and challenging situations.
• Assist with staff inductions, mentoring, and ongoing development.
• Deputise for the Registered Manager when required.

Family & Child Support

Safeguarding & Compliance

Multi-Agency Working

Operational Duties

Requirements

Qualifications :

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Benefits

To Apply

If you are passionate about supporting vulnerable families and ready to take the next step into a leadership role, we would love to hear from you.

Please submit your CV for consideration. Successful candidates will be contacted.

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