Trafford Team Together Co-Ordinator
Trafford Council
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Job summary
Trafford Council is seeking a dedicated Family Hub practitioner to work with children, young people and families. You will be part of the Family Hub Team, coordinating support and delivering evidence-based programmes in collaboration with education colleagues and partner agencies.
The role focuses on identifying needs, planning interventions, and ensuring a whole-family approach is implemented effectively across services. DBS checks are required, with on-site working at hubs or schools.
Qualifications
- Experience of working with children and families through an early help approach.
- Ability to identify and assess needs, plan and coordinate support as a key worker.
- Experience of partnering with a range of partners to implement a whole family approach.
Responsibilities
- Work as part of the Family Hub Team to deliver the right support at the right time.
- Collaborate with education colleagues and wider partners to assess, plan and deliver evidence-based programmes.
Skills
Job description
Working Pattern: Full time
Working Arrangement: On site (you will be based in the Hub or schools)
Interview Date/Type: 22 & 23 October 2026 / In person
SMART Working: We aim to offer flexibility wherever possible. Many of our colleagues work from home one or more days a week and/or adjust their hours. We call this SMART working - giving you the freedom to shape your working pattern around your life, whilst still delivering great outcomes. Speak with the hiring manager about the range of flexible working options available for this role.
This is an exciting opportunity for you to join our Family Hub Team. Trafford Team Together is our team around the school approach so you would be working very closely with education colleagues and wider partners. We are committed to delivering the right support at the right time, and in the most effective way for children and families, through a whole family approach to assessment, planning and delivery of evidence based programmes.
You will bring experience of working with children and families through an early help approach. You will have skills in identifying and assessing the needs of children, young people & families, planning, coordinating and leading support and intervention as a key worker. You will also have experience of working closely in partnership with a range of partners to ensure there is a whole family team around approach’. You will have experience of working with diverse communities and a commitment to ensuring that children, young people and families achieve the best possible life outcomes.
An enhanced DBS check with children/adults barred list check will be required.
This post is not a hybrid working role – you will be based in the Hub or schools.
For the full details of this opportunity, please refer to the role profile linked below.
If you have any questions or would like an informal chat you can get in contact with the hiring manager, Colette Taylor at colette.taylor@trafford.gov.uk
Trafford is a vibrant, inclusive borough at the heart of Greater Manchester. Home to 235,000 residents, four thriving town centres, over 11,000 businesses, and 60+ parks and green spaces. We’re a place where community and opportunity meet. With excellent transport links, a proud heritage as the birthplace of the NHS, world-class sporting venues and outstanding schools, Trafford is a fantastic place to live, work, and thrive.
We’re more than just a local authority; we’re a team of passionate people committed to making a real difference. We deliver essential services that matter, from education and social care, business support, licensing, libraries and leisure and much more. No matter what your role is with us, you will help us to create a borough where all our “residents, businesses and communities thrive.”
Our values are at the heart of everything we do. They’re not just words on a wall, they shape how we work together, make decisions, and support each other every day.
They help us create a workplace where everyone feels valued, heard, and inspired to do their best. If you share these values and want your work to have real purpose and impact, Trafford is the perfect place to grow your career.
Alongside a competitive salary, we offer a wide range of benefits designed to support your wellbeing, development and work-life balance:
- Generous Leave: Start with 26 days of annual leave (plus bank holidays), with options to carry over or buy extra days.
- Flexible Perks: Discounts on car leasing, cycle to work, home tech, plus family friendly policies and hybrid working
- Invest in your future: Join our generous Local Government Pension Scheme for peace of mind.
- Grow with us: We'll support your development at every stage! Through leadership programmes like our EPIC Manager, LEAP into leadership and senior leadership. Plus, you'll have access to specialist qualifications and personal coaching to unlock your full potential.
- Wellbeing First: Guided wellbeing walks and “Tea and Talk” sessions, and events like World Mental Health and National Fitness Day.
- Connect with us: Connect with colleagues through our staff forums or join our Let’s Talk events to network, share ideas, and hear about the exciting work happening across our council.
- Be Celebrated: For all your hard work, ideas and contributions through at our annual Time to Shine event, our cheers for peers’ scheme or through our EPIC Star Awards.
- Pre-Employment Checks: If offered a role, as a minimum we’ll need to verify your right to work in the UK, receive two satisfactory references, and medical check. Trafford Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All post holders are subject to pre-employment safeguarding checks, including an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Check.
- Please note: We are not a licensed sponsor and will not be able to support with your work visa.
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