Lifelong Links Coordinator — Build Lasting Connections

Hertfordshire County Council; Stevenage; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Hertfordshire County Council is recruiting a Lifelong Links Coordinator to support Looked After children and young people in developing lasting, meaningful connections. You will use tools like mobility mapping, genograms and timelines to identify important people and arrange a Lifelong Links Family Plan.

This role requires safeguarding knowledge, flexibility to work evenings/weekends and willingness to travel across Hertfordshire. A driving licence and access to a car are essential.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of child protection/safeguarding procedures.
• Commitment to anti-discriminatory practices in employment and service provision.
• Experience of undertaking direct work with children and young people.
• High level of computer literacy.
• Commitment to embedding innovative ways of working.
• Excellent communication, listening, liaison and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work flexible hours including some evenings and weekends.
• Driving licence and access to a car for work purposes; insured for business use.
• Willingness to travel outside Hertfordshire to support children and young people.

Responsibilities

• Work with Looked After children referred to Lifelong Links by Children Looked After and 0-25 teams.
• Use mobility mapping, genograms and timelines to identify important people and create a Lifelong Links Family Plan.
• Bring together key people at a Celebration Event to support ongoing relationships.

Skills

Child protection

Anti-discriminatory practices

Direct work with children

Computer literacy

Innovative working

Communication skills

Flexible hours

Driving licence

Travel willingness

Job description

Hertfordshire County Council is recruiting a Lifelong Links Coordinator to support Looked After children and young people in developing lasting, meaningful connections. You will use tools like mobility mapping, genograms and timelines to identify important people and arrange a Lifelong Links Family Plan.

This role requires safeguarding knowledge, flexibility to work evenings/weekends and willingness to travel across Hertfordshire. A driving licence and access to a car are essential.