Early Help Coordinator (CDC)

Doncaster Metropolitan Borough Council; Doncaster; Hybrid; GBP 34,000 - 38,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive leave entitlement

Local government pension scheme

Wellbeing support and staff networks

Development and training opportunities

Staff discounts and benefits schemes

Job summary

City of Doncaster Council is seeking an Early Help Coordinator to lead on the Early Help Strategy across partnerships and provide guidance on safeguarding and risk. The role requires leading practitioner responsibilities and engaging professionals to support children, young people and families.

The post is permanent, 28 hours per week, with pro-rata salary in the £34,434–£38,221 range and pay award pending.

Qualifications

• Experience in Early Help and safeguarding settings.
• Ability to lead on strategy implementation and staff guidance.
• Strong communication and training delivery skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead on the implementation of the Early Help Strategy across the partnership.
• Provide information, advice and guidance on strategies, policies and procedures.
• Ensure high standards for risk identification and management, including safeguarding decisions.
• Engage professionals and families in the early help process and monitor progress.

Skills

Leadership

Risk management

Training delivery

Collaboration

Communication

Job description

Based at: Borough Wide / Hybrid working

Salary details: 34,434 - 38,221 P ro-rata (Pay award pending)

Contract Type: Permanent, Part time

Hours: 28 hours per week

Closing date: 21st September 2026

Enhanced with barred list DBS Disclosure is required for appointment to this post.

Are you motivated to contribute and learn in a dynamic environment? We have an opportunity for you. In this role, you will play an important part in delivering positive outcomes for Children, Young People and Families.

Do you want to work in a job which makes a difference to the local community and the people who live there? Working for the City of Doncaster Council as an Early Help Coordinator could be perfect for you.

Duties include:

• To lead on the implementation of the Early Help Strategy and embed across the partnership.
• To provide information, advice and guidance regarding strategies, policies and procedures, early help, safeguarding and thresholds.
• To ensure that practitioners and their managers are provided with a high standard of guidance in relation to the identification and management of risk, including when a referral to statutory social care is appropriate.
• Ensure all professionals actively engage children, young people and families in the early help process, and create an environment in which they are listened to, consulted and valued to effectively influence change and the childs journey is transparent.
• Will undertake the Lead Practitioner role.
• To quality assure the work undertaken by the partnership to ensure children, young people and familys needs are met and understood.
• To plan and deliver high quality, multi-agency training to support the functions of Doncaster Safeguarding Childrens board.
• To work collaboratively with partner organisations to promote early help and monitor performance through data analysis, liaising with managers and practitioners to provide targeted support and challenge to ensure compliance with the Early Help Strategy.
• To ensure equality is promoted and diversity is celebrated, and illegal or unlawful discrimination is challenged to ensure the service fulfils its statutory duties.

What you will bring to the role:

We value a range of experiences and skills. If you have transferable skills from other roles or voluntary work, we encourage you to apply.

In return for your contribution, we offer:

• Competitive leave entitlement
• Generous local government pension scheme
• Wellbeing support and staff networks
• Development and training opportunities
• Staff discounts and benefits schemes
• More information on benefits can be found in the attached benefits booklet.

We encourage applicants to use their own words to reflect their experience and skills and over-reliance on AI is discouraged.

City of Doncaster Council is committed to meeting the needs of our diverse community and improving quality of life for all. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences and are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and adults.

We are a Disability Confident employer and committed to a fully inclusive and accessible recruitment process. We offer interviews to disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria and make reasonable adjustments as required.