School Family Coordinator
Based in Newcastle, Tyne and Wear. Part-time, permanent role (18.5 hours per week; term-time only will also be considered).
About the role
Children North East is a large North East based children’s charity that works across the region, with some work extending across England, Wales and Scotland. We exist because growing up can be hard. We want all babies, children and young people to be happy and healthy, and to grow up feeling safe and loved, resilient to the challenges they may face, and valued and confident.
This is an exciting opportunity to join our Communities Team as a Schools Family Coordinator, supporting children, young people and families to feel heard, understood and better connected to the help they need. Working in schools, family homes and the wider community, you will build trusted relationships with identified families and provide practical, compassionate, family-focused support where it can make the greatest difference.
Responsibilities
- Build trusted relationships with identified families in schools, family homes, and the wider community.
- Provide practical, compassionate, family-focused support where it can make the greatest difference.
Requirements
- Experience of working alongside children, young people and families in school or community settings.
- Strong understanding of child development, domestic abuse, mental health and well-being, and the wider pressures families may experience.
- Confidence and sensitivity to respond in a supportive and strengths-based way.
Pay
£29,024 to £31,856 pro rata.