Job Description: Family Time Team Coordinator

Who You Are

You are a skilled and experienced professional with substantial experience in working with children and families in a supportive role. You have demonstrated success in managing complex needs and mentoring staff to improve their practice. Your communication, organization, and coordination skills are excellent, enabling you to lead effectively within a multidisciplinary setting. You are outward-looking, child-centric, and outcome-focused, with a commitment to evidence-based practice.

What the Job Involves

Your role as a Family Time Team Coordinator involves supervising and coordinating a team responsible for overseeing family time services for children and young people within Worcester's Children's Services. You will allocate work, manage IT processes, and ensure high standards in family time sessions. Your responsibilities include screening referrals, managing a duty system, supervising staff, and gathering feedback to improve services. You will work with children’s service managers to implement innovative solutions and support strategic service planning. The position offers hybrid working options, and your role is central to fulfilling statutory duties regarding children in care, promoting safe and positive contact with their families.

Skills

• Experience in family support roles
• Effective leadership and team management
• Strong organizational and coordination abilities
• Proficiency in IT systems
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to produce precise reports
• Knowledge of legislative and safeguarding requirements
• Experience in mentoring and coaching staff
• Ability to work in multidisciplinary settings