Senior Parent Support Advisor

Spencer Clarke Group Ltd.; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local authority in East London is seeking a Senior Parent Support Advisor to provide focused support for families with complex needs. The role includes leading multi-agency coordination, delivering parenting programmes, and maintaining case records while ensuring safeguarding procedures are followed. This contract is expected to last 3-6 months with the possibility of extension. Ideal candidates will have significant experience in community settings and a strong background in child welfare.

Qualifications

• Experience working directly with children and families in community settings.
• Proven ability to manage complex caseloads and lead multi-agency support.
• Strong background in safeguarding and outcome-focused planning.

Responsibilities

• Deliver tailored support through assessments and parenting programmes.
• Coordinate multi-agency plans as Lead Professional.
• Support families to improve school attendance and relationships.

Skills

Managing complex caseloads

Delivering parenting programmes

Assessment

Safeguarding

Outcome-focused planning

Job description

Spencer Clarke Group are seeking a Senior Parent Support Advisor for a local authority based in East London.

In this role, you will lead targeted early help interventions, supporting families with complex needs through assessment, parenting programmes, and multi-agency coordination to improve outcomes for children and young people.

Key Duties:

• Deliver tailored support to families through assessments and parenting programmes
• Coordinate multi-agency plans as Lead Professional in Early Help cases
• Support families to improve school attendance, behaviour, and relationships
• Maintain accurate case records and ensure safeguarding procedures are followed

Qualifications and Experience:

The successful candidate will have the following skills / experience:

• Experience working directly with children and families in community or home settings
• Proven ability to manage complex caseloads and lead multi-agency support
• Skilled in delivering parenting programmes and early help interventions
• Strong background in safeguarding, assessment, and outcome-focused planning

What's on offer:

Salary: £21+ph

*may negotiate higher for exceptional candidates, based on experience*

Contract type: 3-6, months minimum, with a high likelihood of extension

Hours: Monday to Friday, 35 hours per week

How to apply:

• Once your CV is received, if you are successful, you will be contacted.
• Due to the extremely high number of applications, it may not be possible to contact every applicant. As such, if you are not contacted, please assume you have not been successful on this occasion.
• For any further questions, please contact Taylor Kirkham on 01772 954200.

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