LS2Y Families Together Coordinator

Location: The Chestnut Centre, 2a Chestnut Street, Huddersfield, HD2 1HJHours: Between 16 and 37 hours a weekSalary: £29,630 (based on 37 hours a week)Benefits: Health cash plan, Company events, Company pension, Employee discount for childcare, On-site free parkingStart Date: As soon as possibleDo you believe every family should be able to access the right support, at the right time, in welcoming community spaces? We're looking for a Families Together Coordinator to strengthen partnership working across Huddersfield and Rural communities-bringing local voices into the room, connecting services, and helping turn insight into practical action.What you'll do

• Coordinate quarterly Families Together partnership meetings-bringing partners together, setting agendas, capturing actions and keeping momentum.
• Build strong relationships with Navigators, community hubs, school-led hubs, early years providers and health partners so pathways stay clear and joined-up.
• Support and strengthen the Community Champion offer, including regular catch-ups, feedback loops and champion-led initiatives.
• Plan and deliver themed community events (minimum four per year) that help families access advice in welcoming, non-clinical spaces.
• Deliver outreach and relationship-based engagement, including targeted support and home visits where appropriate, to reduce barriers and build trust.
• Capture insight, evidence outputs/outcomes and contribute learning and unmet need into wider decision-making structures to influence longer-term change.
• Supervise volunteers (and line manage sessional staff where required), ensuring role clarity, wellbeing support, boundaries and safe practice.
• Work confidently within safeguarding, confidentiality and information governance requirements.

What we're looking for

• A relationship-builder who is caring, inclusive, responsive and collaborative-and committed to communities
• Experience coordinating community-based work with children, young people and families (early help/early years/youth/community development).
• Confidence planning and coordinating activity across partners, venues and locations, with strong organisation and follow-through.
• Great communication and facilitation skills-able to create welcoming spaces where people contribute and feel heard.
• Comfortable capturing insight and impact (numbers, themes and stories) and keeping clear records on IT systems.
• Understanding of safeguarding and safe practice; able to maintain boundaries and escalate concerns appropriately.
• Able to travel across Huddersfield and rural parts of Kirklees
• Level 3 (or above) in Early Years or Health & Social Care or equivalent relevant experience.
• Desirable: community language skills; trauma-informed practice; experience supporting volunteers/community champions; experience coordinating health/early years outreach in community settings.

HoursWe are keen to make sure we get the best person for this role. To make sure we attract the widest range of candidates we are willing to be flexible about the number of hours per week you are appointed for. We will consider someone who is looking for 16 hours a week as well as someone who is wanting a full time role (and anywhere in between). We have a wide range of activities and initiatives for someone to get involved in. To be clear, the successful person will be appointed on a fixed number of hours per week.Staff BenefitsLS2Y offer a comprehensive package of staff benefits designed to support your professional growth and wellbeing:

• Funded Training and Qualifications: Ongoing training and development opportunities, with encouragement to progress to higher qualifications (Level 5 and above).
• Progression Opportunities: The chance to play a key role in shaping the nursery and to progress within the wider LS2Y organisation.
• Coaching and Mentoring: Support with staff development, including coaching, mentoring, and consistency in practice.
• Reflective Supervision: Regular opportunities for reflective supervision and feedback, supporting your professional journey.
• Staff Wellbeing Support: Health cash plan, employee discounts, on-site free parking, and a supportive, welcoming team environment.

What LS2Y Offer

• A supportive and welcoming team environment.
• Ongoing training and development opportunities.
• Competitive salary and staff benefits.

In summary: The LS2Y Families Together Coordinator role is much more than a job - it's an opportunity to be part of a values-driven organisation that invests in its people, supports families, and makes a positive impact in the community. If you're passionate about children and families, community engagement, and professional growth, LS2Y offers a rewarding and supportive environment.A Job Description and Person Specification can be downloaded with more detail on the role. Closing date for applications is 13th May. REF-