Early Intervention Manager
- port talbot, wales, United Kingdom
- Full time
- Hybrid
- £41 - £45 Per Hour
Job Description
Details of the job are provided below. Further information is available in the Job Description and Person Specification.
Job details
Job reference REQ05799 Date posted 03/08/2026 Application closing date 23/08/2026 Location Port Talbot Civic Centre Salary Grade 9 SCP 30 £40,777 - SCP 34 £45,091 Package “Generous holiday entitlement, Employee Assistance Programme, Local Government Pension Scheme with 15.3% employer contributions, discounted gym membership with Celtic Leisure and excellent development opportunities.” Contractual hours 37 Basis Full time Job category/type Blank Attachments Reasons to work for NPTCBC.pdf WELSH_Early Intervention Manager.docx Early Intervention Manager JDPS.docx
We are currently seeking a strong, experienced and values-led leader to join our Early Years, Inclusion and Partnerships service as Early Intervention Manager . This is a new role with a key opportunity to shape the strategic direction, development and delivery of early intervention and prevention support for children, young people and families across Neath Port Talbot.
As Early Intervention Manager, you will provide strategic leadership for NPT Family Information Service, the Childcare Offer for Wales and early intervention and prevention services. You will support the Think Family Partnership Manager to ensure services are coordinated, compliant, evidence-informed and responsive to the needs of families, while building strong partnerships across the local authority, Welsh Government, statutory partners and the third sector.
Your regular work will include:
- Leading, supporting and developing staff across Early Intervention and Prevention, NPT Family and Childcare Offer Wales teams.
- Driving service improvement, delivery planning, monitoring and evaluation in line with local and Welsh Government requirements.
- Overseeing the effective delivery of Family Information Service, early intervention panel and Childcare Offer Wales responsibilities in Neath Port Talbot.
- Developing strong multi-agency relationships to improve information, advice, assistance and family support pathways.
- Using data, performance information and feedback to produce concise reports and inform strategic decisions.
- Ensuring services are safe, compliant, digitally enabled and focused on improving outcomes for children, young people and families.
About you:
Do you have:
- Substantial management experience within services for children and families, early intervention, prevention or a related field.
- A proven ability to lead and manage teams effectively, setting clear expectations and supporting staff to deliver high-quality services.
- Significant experience of multi-agency partnership working, including with statutory and third sector partners.
- Successful project management experience, including budget management, monitoring, evaluation and service improvement.
- Strong knowledge of the Families First programme, Family Information Service, Childcare Offer for Wales and relevant legislation affecting children, young people and families.
- Excellent communication, organisation and report-writing skills, with the ability to use data and performance information to inform decisions.
- A commitment to improving services for children, young people and families through person-centred, collaborative and strengths-based practice.
We would welcome those with experience in the following roles: Service Manager; Early Intervention or Prevention Manager; Partnership Manager or similar leadership roles within local authority, education, health, social care, voluntary sector or family support settings.
About us:
We believe in rewarding and recognising our colleagues’ efforts and achievements. We also believe that there’s life at work and life outside of work. We want everyone to be healthy and happy and have the financial resources and support they need.
Choose to work for us and you’ll be rewarded with a range of attractive benefits and support to help you live your best life.
- Hybrid working (in some roles) and flexible working schemes to improve your work life balance.
- Benefit from a competitive employee package with a remarkable 15.3% employer pension contribution.
- Enjoy a holiday entitlement of 25 days, increasing to 32 days after 5 years’ service, plus 8 bank holidays.
- Access discounted gym membership with Celtic Leisure.
- Utilise the cycle to work scheme with up to 40% off bikes and cycling equipment.
- Purchase a new car through the Tusker salary sacrifice scheme.
- Enjoy exclusive discounts at local and national retailers with the Smart Spend app through our staff wellbeing group.
DBS requirements:
This post is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure with both adult and child barred list checks.
Neath Port Talbot Council is totally committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Our employees are equally committed to ensuring the safety and protection of children, young people and vulnerable adults and will take action to safeguard their wellbeing.
The recruitment process for this post will be underpinned by rigorous safer recruitment assessment to ensure that children and young people are protected.
Welsh Language Requirements:
Welsh language skills are desirable.
Additional Information:
Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
We offer a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates who have a disability and armed forces veterans. In support of employees of Tata Steel who are at risk of redundancy, or have been made redundant in 2024, Neath Port Talbot Council is offering a guaranteed interview for jobs across the Council. Please note that applicants must meet all the essential criteria, as shown in the person specification, to qualify for a guaranteed interview. If you are or going to be affected by the job losses at Tata Steel then we would welcome an application from you. Just make it known on your application form that you are currently at risk of redundancy or you have been made redundant.
At Team NPT, we all work together to serve the people, communities and businesses of Neath Port Talbot.
We are committed to providing training opportunities and the professional development of all our employees.
We look forward to welcoming you to Team NPT.