Senior Family help Coordinator Central

Job Introduction

Salary: £37,563 - £40,444 a year pro rata plus £963 Essential Car User Allowance (subject to criteria)
Hours: 37 hours a week
Contract type: Maternity Cover for up to 6 months

We welcome applications from both internal and external candidates.

This role is available for up to 6 months. Internal candidates who are permanent employees of Luton Council will be appointed on a secondment basis, while external candidates and other eligible applicants will be appointed on a fixed-term contract for up to 6 months.

Current Luton Council employees applying for this opportunity must obtain written approval from their manager before applying (an email will suffice). A copy of this approval must be included with the application, as we will be unable to progress applications without it.

Please note this role does not attract sponsorship.

What You’ll be doing
As a Lead Professional, you’ll work with families to understand their needs, coordinate support and ensure the right services are working together. You’ll use your experience of early intervention, prevention and TAF processes to develop effective support plans and improve outcomes for children and families.

You’ll chair meetings, lead multi-disciplinary working and build strong relationships with professionals across children’s services, education, health and voluntary sector organisations. You’ll also support colleagues through coaching, mentoring and training.

What we’re looking for
You’ll have substantial experience working in children’s, education or health services and as a Lead Professional, with a good understanding of TAF and safeguarding processes.

You’ll be a confident communicator with strong influencing, negotiating and problem-solving skills. You’ll be able to make sound professional judgements, manage competing priorities and work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

You’ll understand the impact of equality issues on children and families and be committed to providing an inclusive service.

If you’re passionate about early intervention and helping families achieve positive outcomes, we’d love to hear from you.

About us

Our ambitious Luton 2040 Vision – that no-one in Luton will have to live in poverty – is at the heart of everything we do. We recognise that our people are remarkable, talented, committed and passionate about serving our residents.

The people of Luton depend heavily on this council – and that means our workforce! Are you ready to realise the remarkable and help us deliver our vision?

Application Process
Because of the nature of this job, it will be necessary for the appropriate level of criminal record disclosure to be undertaken. Therefore, it is essential in making your application you disclose whether you have any pending charges, convictions, bind-overs or cautions and, if so, for which offences. This post will be exempt from the provisions of Section 4 (2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exemptions) (Amendments) Order 1986. Therefore, applicants are not entitled to withhold information about convictions which for other purposes are ‘spent’ under the provision of the Act, and, in the event of the employment being taken up; any failure to disclose such convictions will result in dismissal or disciplinary action by the Authority. The fact that a pending charge, conviction, bind-over or caution has been recorded against you will not necessarily debar you from consideration for this appointment.

Applicants for this public-facing post will need to demonstrate the ability to converse, and provide effective help or advice, fluently in spoken English

On occasions, we may close a vacancy early due to a very high number of applications being received.

Benefits
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How to apply
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