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Aspire Community Support and Assessment

Head of Family and Intervention Services

Hours: Full Time - 37.5 Hours per Week

Annual Salary: £35,100 - £42,900 (dependent on skills and experience)

Location: Hybrid role, working between home, community settings, and various locations across the South West. Regular regional travel is required with paid mileage.

Who we are

Aspire is a family run business sitting at the forefront of advanced safeguarding social work support sector. Founded in 2009 and based just outside of Exeter, Devon. The business devotes itself to delivering an unprecedented, research based service and level of support to the families and children it represents across the South-West of England.

With an outstanding reputation within the Family Court System, Aspire aims to deliver something different; a trusted, compassionate and innovative service based on its core values of Inspiration, Connection, Appreciation and Kindness.

Make a Meaningful Difference

We are seeking a passionate and motivated individual with a genuine commitment to public service and a strong desire to improve outcomes for children, young people, and vulnerable families to join our leadership team as Head of Family and Intervention Services.

This is an exciting opportunity for an individual who can inspire others, drive service development, and lead the delivery of high quality family intervention services across the South West.

Working within a fast-paced, supportive, and values driven environment, you will play a key role in ensuring families receive effective, responsive, and outcome-focused support. You will provide leadership to Family practitioners, contribute to organisational strategy, and champion innovative approaches that empower families to achieve sustainable and lasting positive change. This role would particularly suit candidates with a professional background in social care, education, health, or a related field, who are passionate about improving outcomes for children, young people, and families and ready to take the next step in their leadership career.

About the Role

As Head of Family and Intervention Services, you will:

• Lead the delivery and development of family intervention services.
• Support families with multiple and complex needs through effective and tailored interventions.
• Provide leadership, guidance, and support to Senior Family Practitioners and Family Practitioners.
• Drive innovation and continuous improvement across services.
• Develop strong partnerships with external agencies, commissioners, and stakeholders.
• Monitor service quality and ensure excellent outcomes for children and families.
• Contribute to organisational growth, strategy, and service development.
• Promote a culture of collaboration, accountability, and professional excellence.

The role requires regular travel across the South West region and on call management responsibilities as part of a leadership rota.

About You

We are looking for someone who is:

• Passionate about creating positive change for vulnerable children and families.
• An inspiring leader with the ability to motivate, influence, and develop others.
• Experienced in developing and implementing services.
• Innovative, creative, and solutions-focused.
• Highly organised with excellent planning and time-management skills.
• A confident communicator with strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Self-motivated, resilient, and able to work both independently and collaboratively.
• Committed to achieving high standards and delivering excellent outcomes.

Essential Requirements

• Degree-level qualification in a relevant field, or equivalent professional experience.
• Experience of working with children and families to support positive change.
• Experience working within safeguarding environments or alongside children's social care services.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills.
• Competent IT skills, including Microsoft Office, email, and report writing.
• Full UK driving licence and access to transport, with the ability to travel extensively across the South West.

Desirable Requirements

• Leadership and people management experience.
• Experience supervising staff or managing teams.
• Knowledge of family court proceedings and family law.
• Qualifications or experience in therapeutic, counselling, or mental health interventions.
• Experience delivering recognised intervention programmes such as Solihull Approach, Incredible Years, or Video Interaction Guidance.

What We Offer

• The opportunity to make a genuine difference in the lives of children and families.
• A supportive and passionate leadership team.
• Competitive salary based on skills and experience.
• Paid travel time and mileage.
• Funded training and CPD opportunities.
• Blue Light Card eligibility.
• Company sick pay.
• Two Paid volunteer days per Calander year
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
• 28 days annual leave (pro rata), with additional leave awarded for service.
• Opportunity to develop your career within an innovative and expanding organisation.

Closing Date 20 November 2026

Interview Date: 03 December 2026

Interview Location: East Devon area to be confirmed upon invitation.

If you are a passionate leader looking for a role where you can influence change, inspire others, and help shape the future of our services, we would love to hear from you.

Please apply through Indeed, submitting both your CV and a cover letter outlining your suitability for the role and why you would like to work for Aspire.

If you would like to find out more about this opportunity, or if you would like an informal discussion to find out more about the role please contact us at hr@aspiresocialwork.co.uk.

Join us and help make a lasting difference to the lives of children, young people, and families across the South West.

Pay: £35,100.00-£42,900.00 per year

Benefits:

• Bereavement leave
• Company events
• Company pension
• Employee discount
• Employee mentoring programme
• Free flu jabs
• Gym membership
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Paid volunteer time
• Sick pay
• Work from home

Application question(s):

• A cover letter is an essential requirement for the application process, have you attached yours?

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Exeter