Parenting Co-ordinator

TN United Kingdom; Ashton-under-Lyne; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in Tameside is seeking a Parenting Co-ordinator to enhance parental support services. The role involves developing programs for parents of children aged 0-19, requiring a professional qualification and effective communication skills. This fixed-term position offers a chance to make a significant impact on family services in the community.

Qualifications

• Hold a professional qualification in a relevant field.
• GCSE Grade C in Maths and English or equivalent.
• Experience of training in parenting programmes is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support the development of parenting and parental conflict offer.
• Establish communication with parents/carers and professionals.
• Work in partnership with Children’s Centre services.

Skills

Communication

Training

Motivation

Education

Professional qualification in relevant field

GCSE Grade C in Maths and English

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23.05.2025

Expiry Date:

07.07.2025

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Job Description:

Contract Type: Fixed term contract (until 31/03/2026)

Contract Reason: Vacancy cover

Secondment Opportunity: Permanent employees are encouraged to apply and will be supported as part of our workforce development commitment.

Base Location: North Family Hub, Trafalgar Square, Ashton Under Lyne, OL7 0LL

The Role

We are seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and motivated Parenting Co-ordinator to work throughout the borough of Tameside. The successful candidate will be expected to support the development of the parenting and parental conflict offer, through a variety of face to face and virtual methods.

About You

You will be expected to hold a professional qualification in a relevant field or comparable experience in Children’s Services setting. You will be expected to have GCSE Grade C in Maths and English or equivalent. Experience of training in parenting programmes and the delivery of these is desirable.

You will be expected to establish and maintain communication with parents/carers of children aged 0-19 years and professionals through the delivery of parenting programmes, one to one support and training.

This role will involve working in partnership with Children’s Centre services including health, family intervention, education and the voluntary sector, to ensure services are delivered effectively and meet the needs of families and young children in Tameside.

About Us

Message from Jill Colbert, Director of Children’s Services

“I joined the council at the beginning of 2025 and was instantly charmed by the warmth, openness, and energy of colleagues.

“I came to Tameside for one reason; because I know we can do fantastic things for our families here.

“We’re a children’s service on a significant improvement journey. We know what needs to be different for our children and families and we’re ambitious to deliver that change.

“We have a growing range of specialist services for children, where you can test and grow your skills and practice. We have a Social Work Academy that is led by people who bring passion to learning and who know that the DCS’ of the future are right in front of them. We are working on our progression pathways so that staying in Tameside is rewarded and recognised. We have investment in innovation and improvement from the council so that we can grow services and support for families that we can sustain, from family hubs through to complex safeguarding.

“I am so certain that we can build a proud, inclusive and safe climate for great practice to flourish in Tameside. I’d love you to join me on the journey here at Team Tameside.”

At Tameside, we are committed to ensuring all our Citizens lead long, fulfilling and healthy lives. We are committed to supporting economic growth, providing high quality health and care services, protecting our most vulnerable and creating strong and supportive, self-sufficient communities.

We recognise that our people drive our success and enable the organisation to deliver on its vision, purpose and priorities, and that our people are our most important resource and asset. Our values underpin our practice and behaviours, and are at the heart of everything that we do; and we understand that how we do things is just as important as what we do. We pride ourselves on living by our STRIVE values of Support, Trust, Respect, Integrity, Value Diversity and Engage. Our values underpin our practice and behaviours and are at the heart of everything that we do. How we do things are just as important as what we do.

Our employees’ skills, experience and knowledge are essential to our success along with their happiness, wellbeing, commitment, enthusiasm and motivation to be the best they can be.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. This post requires an Enhanced DBS Disclosure.

Unfortunately, at this time we are not able to offer sponsorship.

We are committed to developing a culture which respects individuals, appreciates difference and allows everyone regardless of background to reach their full potential. We are proud to be an accredited disability confident employer. Reasonable Adjustments will be considered in accordance with the Equality Act 2010 in relation to the Job Role Criteria.

Our rewards and benefits package can be viewed here