Life Skills Facilitator (citywide/peripatetic)

Coventry City Council; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority in the UK is seeking a Family Learning Facilitator to support its Adult Education Service. This role involves delivering engaging programmes for families, enhancing their skills and support structures. The ideal candidate will have experience working with families, a strong understanding of educational barriers, and possess relevant qualifications in English and Maths. The position requires a commitment to diversity and safeguarding, and offers opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children or families is essential.
• A strong understanding of barriers in education is necessary.
• Confidence in facilitating and preparing educational resources.
• Commitment to equality, diversity, and safeguarding.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of Family Learning programmes.
• Assist with planning sessions and preparing resources.
• Deliver engaging sessions for parents and children.
• Work in partnership with local organisations.

Skills

Experience working with children and/or families

Strong understanding of educational barriers for adults

Facilitating learning sessions

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Education

Relevant subject qualifications

Level 2 English

Level 2 Maths

Job description

We value diverse perspectives and experiences and are striving to create a workplace culture that is inclusive, is accepting of all and is free from discrimination and bias. The Adult Education Service is part of Coventry City Council. We provide a wide range of courses for Coventry residents age 19+ and much of our provision is targeted at people with the highest levels of need. We offer long courses in English, maths, English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL), ICT/Digital and vocational subjects such as Early Years, along with provision for adults with learning disabilities. We also offer a very wide range of short community courses in arts, crafts, music, dance, exercise, fitness and family learning. In addition, we run a highly supportive study programme for young people. Our work‑based learning offer includes Apprenticeships in the following subject areas: Nursery Workers, Teaching Assistants, Leadership/Management, and Customer Care. We also provide courses for adults who are seeking work via the Council’s Job Shop. Our main base is at Southfields Old School, CV1 5EJ, with provision delivered at around 25 other sites within Coventry, mostly in areas of highest need. We welcome applications from anyone who wants to make a difference to the lives of people in Coventry.

Our Values

• Open and fair: We are fair, open, and transparent.
• Nurture and develop: We help and encourage everyone to be their best and do their best.
• Engage and empower: We talk and listen to others, working together as one.
• Create and innovate: We embrace new ways of working to continuously improve.
• Own and be accountable: We work together to deliver the best services for our residents.
• Value and respect: We put diversity and inclusion at the heart of all we do.

What is the job role?

Full time, permanent Family Learning Facilitator post – The role is to support the delivery of Family Learning programmes across Coventry as part of the Skills, Employment & Adult Education Service.

Responsibilities

• Work alongside Family Learning tutors and the Delivery Manager to deliver engaging sessions for parents, carers, and children.
• Support programmes that strengthen family relationships and help parents support their children’s learning and development.
• Assist with planning sessions, preparing resources, and supporting learners during activities.
• Deliver a range of provision, including:
  • Parenting and relational programmes
  • Stay‑and‑play sessions
  • Baby massage
  • Curriculum‑based sessions to support understanding of primary education
  • Emerging programmes such as early communication, art‑based learning, and outdoor learning
• Work in community venues and in partnership with local organisations.
• Help engage disadvantaged families and increase participation from male carers.
• Support both one‑off workshops and longer programmes (e.g. 10‑week courses).

Overall, the role suits someone enthusiastic, supportive, and passionate about community education and family support, who enjoys helping families build skills, confidence, and positive relationships.

This post is exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to this post will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).

Who are we looking for?

• You have experience working with children and/or families and either possess, or are willing to develop, an understanding of the Early Years or Primary curriculum.
• You have a strong understanding of the barriers adults may face in education and a genuine commitment to supporting learners to overcome these challenges.
• You are confident in facilitating learning sessions, preparing appropriate resources, and supporting individual learner needs to enable progress.
• Strong communication and organisational skills are required, along with a willingness to engage in ongoing professional development.
• You must be committed to promoting equality, diversity, and safeguarding in all aspects of your work.
• Relevant subject qualifications, along with Level 2 English and maths, are essential.
• In line with Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) guidance, an additional pre‑employment check will be carried out from 1 September 2022, which may include an online search as part of the recruitment process.

Guarantee Interview Scheme: As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews to applicants who meet the minimum role requirements and identify with one of the following groups:

• Members of the Armed Forces or veterans
• Individuals who are currently in care or have previously been in care
• Individuals who consider themselves to be disabled or who have a long‑term health condition

Short Listing: Thursday 8th January 2026
Interviews: Monday 12th January 2026

About Coventry

Coventry has a proud, innovative and creative spirit that throughout its history has seen communities come together to tackle problems and bring about real social change. We are cutting-edge, challenging, youthful, vibrant and diverse. At Coventry we are committed to excellence in everything we do. With around 5100 staff from a range of different backgrounds, our aim is to recruit and develop talented people who will focus on our customers, take responsibility, work together and find better ways of doing things.

Benefits

To deliver the best services to our residents, we need the best people working for us to make a difference to our communities. If you join us, we will provide a fantastic rewards and benefits package – to find out more please visit https://www.coventry.gov.uk/council-vacancies