Senior Referrals Coordinator (FTC)

Slough Children First; Slough; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training and development opportunities

Agile working

Flexible working policies

Friendly working environment and great

colleagues

Job summary

Slough Children First is recruiting a Senior Referrals Coordinator on a fixed term 12‑month maternity cover basis. You will manage referrals into the Early Help service, carry out assessments, identify needs and ensure young people and families receive the right support at the right time.

Working in a multi‑agency environment, you will collaborate with young people, families, schools and partner services to deliver high‑quality early help interventions.

Job description

Fixed term contract for 12 months (maternity cover)

Are you passionate about supporting young people to overcome challenges and achieve positive outcomes? Do you have experience working with children, young people and families, and thrive in a multi-agency environment? If so, we would love to hear from you.

We are seeking a dedicated and motivated Senior Referrals Coordinator to join our Early Help service. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in providing early help interventions, coordinating support, and empowering young people to successfully transition into adulthood.

As a Senior Referrals Coordinator, you’ll be responsible for managing referrals into the service undertaking assessments, identifying needs, and ensuring young people and families receive the right support at the time.

You’ll work closely with young people, families, schools, partner agencies and specialist services. you’ll contribute to the delivery of high-quality early help interventions that improve outcomes and reduce the need for statutory intervention.

We work on a hybrid basis, with a minimum of 3 days per week based in the office.

If you’re looking for a new challenge and want to be part of an exciting journey to turn children’s services around in Slough, then come and join us. In return, we can offer you:

• Training and development opportunities
• Agile working supported by technology
• Flexible working policies
• Friendly working environment and great colleagues.

Slough is one of the UK’s most diverse and well-connected towns, offering a vibrant place to live and work just outside London. Ongoing regeneration and investment have enhanced local amenities, public spaces and employment opportunities, while the cost of living remains more affordable than central London. With direct trains to Central London in under 20 minutes and excellent road links via the M4, M25 and M40, Slough is an accessible and welcoming location to build your career.

Our Values and Commitment

We are driven by our vision to ensure Happy, Safe & Loved, Thriving children and young people. Our work is guided by strong values — being child focused, honest and respectful, improving constantly, looking ahead, and delivering together.

We are looking for people who share these values and are passionate about making a positive difference. In return, we offer a supportive, inclusive environment where collaboration, learning and care truly matter.