Family and Early Years Coordinator

About the role

Deliver engaging activities and support services for children aged 0‑5 and their families, including stay‑and‑play sessions, crèche provision and one‑to‑one family support. Build positive relationships with families, monitor children’s progress, undertake outreach within the local community, and work closely with partner organisations to help families access the support and opportunities they need. Maintain accurate records, update database systems and complete digital documentation.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver stay‑and‑play sessions, crèche provision and one‑to‑one family support.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with families and monitor children’s progress.
• Undertake outreach activities within the local community.
• Collaborate with partner organisations to facilitate access to services and opportunities.
• Maintain accurate records and update database systems.
• Complete required digital documentation.

Requirements

• Full and relevant Level 3 childcare or early years qualification (or above).
• Experience working with children aged 0‑5 and their families.
• Experience planning and delivering family support, outreach or early years activities.
• Understanding of child development and the importance of parent partnership.
• Experience working with a range of professionals and community organisations.
• Positive, proactive and enthusiastic attitude.
• Good understanding of safeguarding and child protection.
• Desirable: experience leading, supervising or supporting staff, volunteers or students.
• Desirable: experience using IT, database and other computer‑based applications.

Benefits

• Competitive salary (based on qualification and experience).
• Access to high‑quality training.
• Coaching and mentoring support.
• Generous pension – 8% contribution (5% from employer if you contribute 3%).
• 20% discount on childcare fees.
• 35 days annual leave, including 8 bank holidays and 3 days off between Christmas and New Year (additional days for long service).
• Six inset days per year (three for nursery staff only and three with the wider Coin Street team).
• £500 refer‑a‑friend bonus for existing employees.
• Health and wellbeing package: confidential employee assistance programme, online therapy sessions, free gym access and daily fresh fruit.
• Season ticket loan and cycle‑to‑work scheme (available after probation).
• Staff social events (summer BBQ and Christmas party).
• Opportunities to join Coin Street committees (e.g., Black Lives Matter Race & Equality Steering Committee, inset planning, staff social committee).
• Local retail (Star Card) and online discounts.

Pay

Salary: £26,478 per annum (£33,097 full‑time equivalent).

Schedule

Permanent, part‑time role – 28 hours per week, Monday to Thursday.

Closing date: midnight on Sunday 11 October 2026.