Family Support Coordinator

Overview

Join our dedicated team as a Family Support Coordinator, where your passion for helping families and children will make a meaningful difference in our community. In this vital role, you will serve as a compassionate guide, connecting families to essential resources, providing emotional support, and fostering a nurturing environment. Your energetic approach and proactive mindset will empower families to overcome challenges and thrive. This paid position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to positive change while developing your skills in family services and community outreach.

Duties

• Build trusting relationships with families by offering empathetic listening and personalized support.
• Assess family needs through interviews and collaborate with community partners to connect them with appropriate services such as counseling, childcare, housing, or educational programs.
• Develop and implement tailored family plans that promote stability, growth, and resilience.
• Facilitate workshops or group sessions focused on parenting skills, stress management, or resource navigation.
• Maintain detailed records of family interactions, service plans, and progress reports in compliance with confidentiality standards.
• Advocate on behalf of families to ensure they receive timely access to resources and support systems.
• Coordinate with local agencies and organizations to enhance service delivery and foster community partnerships.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or families in social services, education, or community programs is highly preferred. Child protection and parenting assessment.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to engage diverse populations effectively.
• Demonstrated empathy, patience, and active listening abilities essential for building rapport with families.
• Ability to assess needs accurately and develop strategic plans for support and intervention.
• Organized with excellent record-keeping skills to track progress and maintain confidentiality.
• A proactive attitude with the motivation to advocate for families’ well-being.
• Bachelor’s degree in social work, human services, psychology, or related field is advantageous but not mandatory.

Join us in creating a supportive environment where families feel valued, empowered, and equipped for success!

Pay: £25,420.00-£26,257.38 per year

Benefits:

• Bereavement leave
• Casual dress
• Company events
• Company pension
• Employee mentoring programme
• Sick pay

Work Location: In person