Family Support Coordinator

We are seeking an experienced, flexible, self-motivated person who will work with the Home-Start team, training and supervising a team of home-visiting volunteers, peer Buddies and holding a caseload of families needing support. The role is based in our Watford offices with travel to families and volunteers in Watford, Three Rivers and Hertsmere. Home-Start is a leading family support charity, committed to promoting the welfare of families with at least one child under the age of 5. Parent volunteers offer regular support to families in their own homes, helping to prevent family crisis and breakdown. 
 

The ideal candidate will have:

·       Experience of working face to face with families

·       Good knowledge of safeguarding and child protection procedures

·       Experience of recruiting, training and managing volunteers

·       Skilled at delivering training

·       Excellent interpersonal skills, experienced at working with a wide variety of people

·       Good IT skills

·       Ability to work on own initiative in a challenging environment

·       A relevant qualification
 

Closing Date:  End of October 13th 

Interviews will take place w/c 21st October 2024