Family Support & Activities Coordinator Flexible NEW

Family Support & Activities Coordinator

Make a real difference to families every day

Are you passionate about supporting families and giving children the best start in life?

We’re looking for a Family Support and Activities Coordinator to join our friendly and committed team. This is a varied, hands-on role where no two days are the same. You’ll work directly with families in their homes and communities, coordinate volunteers, and plan engaging activities for young children and parents.

About the role

You’ll support families with young children who may be facing challenges such as isolation, low confidence, or complex needs. At the same time, you’ll design and deliver fun, development-focused activities and groups that help children thrive and parents feel more confident.

A key part of this role is delivering sessions during school holidays, when families often need additional support. Your work will help ensure continuity of care and reduce isolation during these times.

You’ll also:

• Assess family needs and provide tailored support
• Match and support volunteers working with families
• Plan and deliver stay-and-play sessions, workshops, and activities
• Build strong relationships with local partners, schools, and services
• Promote our work in the community and support outreach efforts

Around 70% of your time will be spent out in the community, including home visits and delivering groups.

About you

We’re looking for someone who is:

• Experienced in working with children and families (e.g. schools, nurseries, family services or similar)
• Confident delivering group activities or workshops
• Warm, approachable, and able to build trust with a wide range of people
• Organised and able to manage a varied workload independently
• A strong communicator with good written and IT skills

Why join us?

At Home-Start, you’ll be part of a supportive team making a genuine difference in families’ lives.

We offer:

• A meaningful and rewarding role in the community
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• A flexible, supportive working environment
• The chance to shape activities and support that truly meet families’ needs

Apply now

To apply for this post, you may either complete the attached application form or send in a CV. Please follow the instructions below for each. APPLICATION FORM: Please read the guidance notes and complete the application form. In order to be shortlisted, we require candidates to address the criteria listed in the person specification in their supporting statement. A good supporting statement will usually be 2-3 pages long. CV: Please send in your CV with a supporting statement, ensuring that it contains your name, address, full education and work history. We will also require details of 2 referees to be provided at the point of application. Please send in your CV with a cover letter, containing your name, address, full education and work history. The cover letter should address the criteria listed in the person specification, and should be approximately 2-3 sides of A4.

This should be submitted to admin@homestartbarnet.org by 9.00am on Wednesday 29th April. Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from candidates with diverse life experiences. We would encourage you to contact us to discuss this role, and we would be happy to offer guidance on the application process.

The person to contact is Guljabeen Rahman – please email guljabeen@homestartbarnet.org and we can arrange a time to speak.

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