Family Welfare Coach

Voluntary Action Sheffield; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Voluntary Action Sheffield is seeking a Family Welfare Coach to support families facing complex challenges. This role involves building trusting relationships, coordinating access to services, and facilitating peer-led groups to enhance wellbeing and independence. The position is part-time, offering a supportive environment and opportunities for community impact.

Benefits

25 days holiday pro rata

1-day birthday leave

8% non-contributory pension

Cycle to Work scheme

Health Plan benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting families facing complex challenges.
• Ability to build strong, trusting relationships.
• Knowledge of health and social interventions.

Responsibilities

• Support families in improving wellbeing, confidence, and independence.
• Coordinate access to health and social services.
• Facilitate peer-led groups and develop support plans.

Skills

Communication

Empathy

Coaching

Collaboration

Job description

Pro rata (dependent on experience & qualifications)

Permanent subject to funding

KEY TERMS & CONDITIONS:

• 29.6 hours per week, 25 days holiday pro rata, 1-day birthday leave, 8% non-contributory pension.
• Cycle to Work scheme – Buy a bike tax free and cycle to work.
• Westfield Foresight Health Plan – Annual benefits and services such as routine dental work and check-ups, etc.

Role Overview:

The Family Welfare Coach supports families facing complex challenges by building strong, trusting relationships and walking alongside them to improve wellbeing, confidence, and independence. Using a trauma-informed and culturally responsive approach, you will offer holistic coaching support, help families navigate services, and connect them to social prescribing pathways and community-led solutions. The role will:

• Coordinate, simplify and broker access to a range of health and social interventions based on the needs and wishes of the individual, including liaising with agencies such as schools, housing, and Family Intervention Service (FIS).
• Empower individuals to express their views, wishes, and concerns.
• Co-produce a personalized support plan that encourages empowerment and self-management ('what matters to me').
• Facilitate delivery of a peer-led ‘Mindful Mamas’ group.
• Connect individuals to local and city-wide services.
• Develop close working partnerships with health, social care, housing, and voluntary, community or social enterprise (VCSE) organizations.

Additional Requirements:

An Enhanced DBS check is required for this role.

Application Process:

For more information or to request an application pack, please visit our website. We also accept CVs alongside a personal statement relating to the person specification.

If you would like to speak to someone about this post, please contact us.

Important Dates:

• Closing date for applications: 9th June 2025
• Interviews will be held on: 16th June at SOAR Works, 14 Knutton Road, Sheffield, S5 9NU

Position Details:

• Location: Sheffield
• Type of Contract: Part Time
• Hours: 29.6 hours per week