Family Hub Coach: Transform Families via Early Intervention

Service Care; Lichfield; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

Staffordshire County Council is seeking a Family Hub Coach to work with children, young people and families to improve outcomes and strengthen family relationships. The role focuses on early intervention, practical family support and helping families access the right services at the right time.

You will deliver evidence-based parenting programmes, support parents in developing positive parenting skills, and work with schools and partner agencies to ensure safe, healthy environments for children

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent qualification in working with children and families.
• PTLLS or equivalent teaching qualification.
• Experience working directly with children, families or carers.
• Understanding of child development, safeguarding and the impact of trauma and adverse experiences.
• Knowledge of safeguarding legislation, procedures and multi-agency working.
• Experience delivering evidence-based parenting programmes.
• Understanding of challenges including domestic abuse, mental health, substance misuse and poverty.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage challenging situations.
• Full UK driving licence and access to your own vehicle; travel may be required.
• Enhanced DBS check may be required.

Responsibilities

• Work directly with children, young people and families to achieve positive outcomes.
• Support parents and carers to develop positive parenting skills and promote safe, healthy family environments.
• Help children and young people access and maintain appropriate education and learning opportunities.
• Deliver evidence-based parenting programmes and group sessions.
• Complete direct work with families, including urgent and emergency situations as needed.
• Support families facing mental health, domestic abuse, substance misuse, poverty and other vulnerabilities.
• Identify unmet needs (including SEND) and ensure access to appropriate support.
• Collaborate with schools, community organisations and partner agencies.
• Encourage positive relationships and healthy lifestyles for children and families.
• Complete assessments and maintain accurate records to aid support planning.

Skills

Excellent communication

Relationship-building

Driving licence

Independence

Education

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent qualification in working with children and families

PTLLS or equivalent teaching qualification

Job description

Staffordshire County Council is seeking a Family Hub Coach to work with children, young people and families to improve outcomes and strengthen family relationships. The role focuses on early intervention, practical family support and helping families access the right services at the right time.

You will deliver evidence-based parenting programmes, support parents in developing positive parenting skills, and work with schools and partner agencies to ensure safe, healthy environments for children