Senior Parenting Co-ordinator

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About Us

North Somerset Council is dedicated to providing high-quality services to our community. We are committed to creating a fair, green, and more inclusive environment for all our residents. Join us and contribute to making a positive impact on our community.

The Role

The senior co-ordinator position within the Advanced Parenting Team at North Somerset Council offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the Advanced Parenting offer. This is a fixed term position for 12 months.

The temporary role involves coordination of groups and practitioners including, supervision and quality assurance responsibilities. The Senior role will be fundamental in supporting the development the parenting teams commitments. As they expand and develop the Parenting offer across North Somerset.

Working with the team Lead You will be responsible for overseeing projects bringing creativity and innovation to the role. Key responsibilities include Supporting the team lead with the roll out delivery and development of our existing Parenting offer, Oversee and support the development of new projects ensuring growth within the team, Link with our multi-agency partners to make sure we are connected to our early help partners within the wider team, work alongside the parenting coordinator to support the day to day running and delivery of groups.

The role involves coordination of groups and practitioners including, supervision and quality assurance responsibilities. The Senior role will be fundamental in supporting the development the parenting teams commitments as they expand and develop the Parenting offer across North Somerset.

We are looking for an organised and passionate applicant who understands the importance of supporting parents at times when life can feel its most challenging. Therefore, an understanding of child development, trauma informed practice and strengths-based ways of working. Experience of delivering evidence-based parenting programmes is essential.

In North Somerset We offer a restorative approach to practice with an exciting training offer which can lead to development and progression within your role.

The vision and commitment of Childrens Service in North Somerset ensures that a high quality and child centred approach, and clear model of practise based on building effective relationships - ensuring the right help at the right time.

Every Child should grow up in a safe and loving home, where they can feel supported to navigate through challenges that life presents. We are committed to help children, young people and their families who are at risk of entering care or at risk of family breakdown and provide mediation, reconnections, or support in transition.

We work to the 6 core values:

Key Responsibilities for this role include:

• To work in Partnership with parents, carers and their families, providing advice and support to families with a range of needs as to the most effective programmes for their individual circumstances.
• To train in and deliver evidence-based parenting groups.
• To work closely with the team lead and other professional agencies and providers to identify need, avoid duplication and meet gaps in service. This could include working with partners to deliver programmes, training or giving advice to our Early help colleagues.
• Support the team lead with developing the quality assurance of groups and analysing feedback to streamline and upskill the workforce in the delivery of Advanced parenting groups, such as delivering training, support in group and advice.

This position is exempt under the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions) Order 1975 and is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Valid driving licence and own transport, or be able to provide alternative, suitable method of travel is an essential condition for this role.

About You

We are looking for an individual who possesses the following skills and experience:

Essential Criteria:

• Be qualified at Level four or above.
• Have experience with working with children, young people, and families with complex needs.
• Have strong organisational and planning skills.
• Be confident in the delivery of 1-1 and group intervention.
• Have excellent time management skills.
• Have a flexible work approach.
• Have good interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships.
• Work well within a team and on your own initiative.
• Be curious in your approach.
• Work in a way which is considerate to anti discriminatory practise.
• You will feel confident to offer mentoring and support and step in to make decisions.
• You will be able to take the Lead in supporting family support workers when needed.
• Be willing to drive new projects forward and be willing to support the team to embed in practice.

What We Offer

At North Somerset Council, we value our employees and provide a supportive and inclusive work environment.

We offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits
• Flexible working arrangements
• Opportunities for professional development
• Staff groups
• Opportunity to purchase up to an additional 10 days annual leave each year
• Dedicated Wellbeing Team
• Salary sacrifice cycle to work and Electric vehicle schemes

Further details of our excellent rewards package can be found in our Benefits booklet .

How to Apply

If you share our vision and values and are ready to make an impact to North Somerset, please select the apply button below. If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, please submit your application by 11.59pm on the application closing date. When completing our online application form, please detail how you meet the essential criteria for the role.

Contact Information:

For further information about the role, please contact Emma Pattinson, Parenting Leader on 07385 373087 or emma.pattinson@n-somerset.gov.uk .

Important Information

Interview Date: To be advised.

We are currently only able to accept applications from candidates who have full permission to work in the UK.

Equal Opportunities

At North Somerset Council we want all our employees to feel valued and appreciated. We aim to ensure equality of opportunity and prevent discrimination irrespective of your sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion or belief, race, age, disability, including neurodiversity, if you are married or in a civil partnership or are pregnant or currently on maternity leave. We strive to create a workplace that reflects the communities we serve and where everyone feels empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

As a Disability Confident Leader, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job role.