Child and Family Support Coordinator

About the Job

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] transforms lives by providing practical, emotional and financial support to those experiencing poverty, disadvantage and social isolation. Since 1869, we have been building stronger families, working with over 60,000 families in more than 150 community-based services. We are looking for an enthusiastic and passionate individual to join our Carlisle 0-19 Child and Family Support Service as a Child and Family Support Coordinator.

Main Responsibilities

• Localised coordination and quality assurance of home based child and family support services, ensuring appropriate practical and emotional support is provided through home visiting, workshops, groups, and structured learning sessions.
• Deputise for the Child & Family Support Service Manager in their absence and provide holiday cover for other Coordinators.
• Hold a small caseload of complex cases (Level Three) and support delivery of targeted groups.
• Offer reflective supervision and manage a team of Child and Family Workers, Child Play and Learning Workers, and Information, Advice and Admin Officers.
• Support the Service Manager to develop workforce and sustain effective progress of the 0-19 Child and Family Support Service.

Main Requirements

• Level 4 or above in a relevant qualification (community work, education, health, social work, counselling/family therapy, early years or equivalent).
• At least two years’ leadership experience and staff management in a similar role, with case management oversight and outcome-focused supervision.
• Extensive experience providing support to families, young people and children.
• Proven ability to lead teams to a common vision and through change.
• Good understanding of child development, parenting, mental health, disability, drug/alcohol use, domestic violence, gangs, county lines, CSE, FGM, poverty and their impact on families.
• Access to a vehicle for business purposes and ability to travel across Carlisle.
• Appointment subject to satisfactory Safer Recruitment checks including DBS check.

How to Apply

Download the attached Application Form, complete it, and send to [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]. Closing date: Thursday 19th September 2024 at 23:59. Interview date TBC. For queries, contact Sarah Briggs at [contact hidden] or [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]. [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is committed to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.