Families & Communities Support Coordinator — Flexible & Impactful

SurreyJobs; England; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Generous annual leave

Pension contribution

Training & development

Meaningful impact

Job summary

Home-Start Elmbridge is seeking a Families and Communities Support Co-ordinator to manage an allocated caseload of families and ensure the most appropriate support from referral to completion. You will promote safeguarding and support volunteers to deliver home-visiting visits with families in their own homes.

This 25-hour-per-week role offers a starting salary of £31,000 per annum, with generous annual leave, pension contribution, flexible working where possible, and ongoing training within a

Qualifications

• Proven experience of supporting parents and young children in paid or voluntary roles.
• Solid safeguarding knowledge and experience with vulnerable families.
• Knowledge of current legislation relating to children and families.
• Ability to supervise volunteers and work as part of a team.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and relationship-building skills.
• Clean driver’s license and access to a car.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings or weekends.

Responsibilities

• Manage an allocated caseload of families and monitor progress from referral to completion.
• Apply safeguarding practices and promote children's welfare in all activities.
• Recruit, train and supervise home-visiting volunteers and provide supervision.
• Plan and deliver family activities, groups and projects.
• Engage with the community to support families across Elmbridge.
• Promote family wellbeing and financial resilience.
• Develop partnerships with local organisations to access appropriate support.

Skills

Caseload management

Safeguarding practices

Volunteer supervision

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Driver's license

Flexibility

Job description

Home-Start Elmbridge is seeking a Families and Communities Support Co-ordinator to manage an allocated caseload of families and ensure the most appropriate support from referral to completion. You will promote safeguarding and support volunteers to deliver home-visiting visits with families in their own homes.

This 25-hour-per-week role offers a starting salary of £31,000 per annum, with generous annual leave, pension contribution, flexible working where possible, and ongoing training within a