Empower Families: Part-Time Communities Support Coordinator

Home-Start Elmbridge; Greater London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working within service need

Generous annual leave

Pension contribution

Ongoing training and professional dev.

Meaningful difference to families' lif

Job summary

Home-Start Elmbridge is seeking a Families and Communities Support Co-ordinator to manage caseloads, coordinate home-visiting volunteers, and deliver family-focused activities in Walton-on-Thames. The role emphasizes safeguarding, partnership building, and community outreach to support families across Elmbridge.

The post is permanent, part-time (25 hours/week) with a salary of £31,000 per annum (FTE). Flexible working and DBS checks are part of the role in a supportive, local charity environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience of supporting parents and young children in paid or voluntary roles.
• Strong safeguarding knowledge with experience supporting vulnerable families.
• Knowledge of current legislation and policies relating to children and families.
• Experience working with other agencies providing children and family services.
• Ability to supervise volunteers and work well in a team.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and relationship-building skills.
• Good organisational and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to Home-Start ethos and values.
• Full driving licence and access to a car.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including occasional evenings or weekends.

Responsibilities

• Manage an allocated caseload of families, ensuring appropriate support from referral to completion.
• Apply safeguarding practices consistently to promote children's welfare.
• Recruit, train, and supervise home-visiting volunteers with regular support.
• Plan and deliver family activities, groups, and projects.
• Engage with the local community to reach Elmbridge families.
• Promote family wellbeing, financial resilience, and community engagement.
• Develop partnerships with local services to access financial, housing, health, and wellbeing support.

Skills

Safeguarding

Volunteer supervision

Communication

Organisation

Teamwork

Flexible hours

Driving license

Job description

Home-Start Elmbridge is seeking a Families and Communities Support Co-ordinator to manage caseloads, coordinate home-visiting volunteers, and deliver family-focused activities in Walton-on-Thames. The role emphasizes safeguarding, partnership building, and community outreach to support families across Elmbridge.

The post is permanent, part-time (25 hours/week) with a salary of £31,000 per annum (FTE). Flexible working and DBS checks are part of the role in a supportive, local charity environment.