Family Coordinator (Home-visiting)

At Home-Start Oxford we make a big impact for families in the local area. We’re seeking a dynamic individual who shares our passion for supporting parents and young children.

Working alongside our other Family Coordinators, you will play a vital role in our team. You will be the first point of contact for families seeking support and will evaluate referrals and carry out home assessments.  You will also be responsible for managing a team of volunteers who support families in the home.  Your role encompasses matching volunteers with families, providing support to volunteers and delivering training.  Alongside your colleagues you will help in the recruitment of volunteers to ensure volunteers have a rich and rewarding volunteer experience.

This is the perfect opportunity to make a meaningful difference for local families.  Our ideal candidate will:

·        Have experience working in a family support role

·        Have safeguarding experience

·        Have a strong understanding of the needs of families with young children

·        Have knowledge or experience of supporting children’s early learning and development

·        Have experience of being or working with volunteers

·        Be able to demonstrate great people management skills

·        Be able to work collaboratively and build strong networks within the local community and with other agencies

·        Be able to put people at ease and embody the Home-Start ethos of no judgement and #RealLifeParenting.