Home-Based Lifelong Links Coordinator (Self-Employed)

Family Rights Group; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 34,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible, self-directed working

Support from Camden Lifelong Links

Travel time payment & travel costs

Job summary

London Borough of Camden is seeking an Independent Lifelong Links Coordinator to work with children and young people from home, with travel to meet networks and attend meetings. The role is self‑employed and requires Lifelong Links training, strong communication, and independent working alongside safeguarding duties.

You will map a young person’s network, coordinate Lifelong Links meetings, and create practical support plans, while maintaining records and collaborating with professionals.

Qualifications

• Must have completed Lifelong Links Coordinator training and be confident applying the model in practice.
• Able to manage your own workload, work flexibly, and keep cases moving without direct supervision.
• Comfortable adjusting your approach to meet the needs, preferences, and circumstances of each young person.
• Committed to culturally sensitive, anti-oppressive ways of working with children, families, and communities.
• Skilled at working with families where safeguarding concerns or complex dynamics exist.
• Able to build trusting relationships with children, young people, and adults; confident in sensitive conversations and relational work.

Responsibilities

• Build trusting, meaningful relationships with children and young people to understand their needs, experiences, and wishes.
• Map and explore the young person’s network, including family, friends, professionals, and past connections.
• Contact and engage network members sensitively and safely, following safeguarding guidance.
• Coordinate and facilitate Lifelong Links meetings, ensuring the young person’s voice is central.
• Develop a clear, practical support plan with the young person and their network.
• Maintain accurate and timely records of work completed.
• Work collaboratively with social workers, carers, and other professionals.
• Champion the principles of Lifelong Links and uphold Camden’s values at all times.

Skills

Independent practice

Communication skills

Relational practice

Cultural sensitivity

Anti-oppressive approach

DBS check

Education

Lifelong Links Coordinator training

Job description

London Borough of Camden is seeking an Independent Lifelong Links Coordinator to work with children and young people from home, with travel to meet networks and attend meetings. The role is self‑employed and requires Lifelong Links training, strong communication, and independent working alongside safeguarding duties.

You will map a young person’s network, coordinate Lifelong Links meetings, and create practical support plans, while maintaining records and collaborating with professionals.