Directorate: Public Health, Protection and Wellbeing
Section: Family Matters
Location: Civic Centre
Grade: SM2
Hours: 37 hours per wee
This advert is open to both internal and external applicants.
The Role:
This role is within the Public Health Protection and Well Being Directorate and reports directly to the Director of Safer, Stronger Communities.
Proposed interview date: 28 – 29 July 2026
Key Responsibilities:
- Strategic Leadership: Leading early help and prevention strategies within the Family Matters programme in Stoke-on-Trent
- Workstream Management: Driving the continued implementation of the workstreams within Family Matters and its connections with other aspect of community-based work to improve family and community outcomes.
- Preventative Services: Reducing the need for statutory intervention through collaborative early family help initiatives across partners.
- Partnership Working: Fostering collaboration with voluntary organisations, health services, and community groups to achieve the aims of Family Matters.
- Quality and Impact: Focusing on performance management, service quality, and creating enduring change through the programme
About You:
- Graduate Level Degree 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
- Further information on our Rewards and Benefits can be found here
About us:
We are a city of strengths, with a proud heritage and bright future. Working for Stoke-on Trent City Council is more than just a job, it's about making, protecting and improving the services for the local population, reducing inequalities and improving independence for the people who live and work in the city. And that’s where you come in. We are always looking for people of the highest calibre with skills, knowledge and experience to help us deliver our compelling vision.
Stoke-on-Trent City Council’s diverse and talented workforce is its greatest asset and most valuable resource. The skills, knowledge and experience of our c.4,600 employees are essential to delivering our ambitions and vision for our organisation and Stoke-on-Trent. We want to be an employer that people are proud to work for, and where our staff are supported, developed and rewarded in an inclusive way that helps them to excel and to deliver the high-quality services that our residents need.
Further information on the Council and our directorates
Pre-Employment Checks:
Any offer of employment will be subject to the successful completion of required pre-employment checks. These may include:
- Right to Work in the UK
- Proof of address
- Satisfactory references
- Occupational Health Clearance
- Evidence of professional qualifications or registrations
- DBS check at the appropriate level (if applicable for the role)
The Council will not accept any speculative CVs from employment agencies. No agency terms and conditions accompanying any such CVs will be accepted by the Council. Any unsolicited information sent by an employment agency will be treated as the property of the Council.
Please note that if an employee who is currently at risk of redundancy within the organisation applies for this vacancy their application will receive priority. If this happens you will be advised accordingly.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
At Stoke-on-Trent City Council, we believe our strength comes from the diversity of our community, and we want our workforce to reflect that. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences. We understand that some people, especially those from underrepresented or marginalised backgrounds, may hesitate to apply if they don’t meet all the listed requirements. If this role interests you and you think you could be a good fit, we encourage you to apply. We are proud of what makes each of us unique and are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels included, can be themselves, and can succeed together.
To Apply
If you have any queries or want an application form in another format, please email [email protected] or call us on 01782 238189.
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