Ready to Learn Coordinator & Family Hub Lead

Walsall Council; Walsall; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Walsall Council is recruiting a Co-ordinator Ready to Learn (Grade G8) to oversee the Ready to Learn team across Walsall, based mainly at Best Start Family Hubs.

You will develop the Home Learning and Parenting components of the Best Start in Life Plan and ensure early identification and timely intervention for families through strong partnership with health, education and voluntary services.

This role requires English language fluency and an enhanced DBS clearance; closing date 22 October 2026.

Qualifications

• This post is covered by the Government’s Code of Practice on the English Language Fluency Duty for public sector workers. The post holder will be required to communicate verbally with customers and provide advice and/or information in accurate spoken English.
• Completion of an enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) check is a requirement for working with children, young people and vulnerable adults.
• Applicants may be asked to provide an Overseas Criminal Records Certificate (OCRC) or a Statement of Good Conduct (SOGC) relating to any time they were overseas.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the delivery of the Ready to Learn offer across Walsall’s Best Start Family Hubs.
• Develop the Home Learning and Parenting components of the Best Start in Life Plan.
• Identify and intervene early for families through strong partnership work with health, education and voluntary services.

Job description

Walsall Council is recruiting a Co-ordinator Ready to Learn (Grade G8) to oversee the Ready to Learn team across Walsall, based mainly at Best Start Family Hubs.

You will develop the Home Learning and Parenting components of the Best Start in Life Plan and ensure early identification and timely intervention for families through strong partnership with health, education and voluntary services.

This role requires English language fluency and an enhanced DBS clearance; closing date 22 October 2026.