Job Description
This Local Area Coordinator role is based in the community. Driving is not required, but you must be able to travel within the area. Candidates with a UK driving licence and a car are preferred.
Local Area Coordination is a specific approach to helping people build a positive vision for their lives, a plan to achieve that vision, and to walk alongside them while they take positive action themselves. For more information, visit www.lacnetwork.org.
About the Role
As a Local Area Coordinator, you’ll be rooted in the area working with local people, families and the community. You will become a familiar presence and a trusted point of contact for local people. You will use a person‑centred and strengths‑based approach to help people improve their health and wellbeing, build resilience, strengthen natural networks and navigate complex systems. You’ll also play a vital role in helping communities grow stronger, more inclusive and more connected. This is a rewarding, highly relational role where every day will be different. There will be occasional work outside of normal office hours, during evenings and weekends.
Qualifications
- Excellent local knowledge of Croydon and its diverse communities.
- Proven experience supporting marginalised individuals and families from diverse backgrounds.
- Strong listening and communication skills, with a genuine commitment to working with people.
- Knowledge and skills in strengths‑based, person‑centred, and holistic approaches, with the ability to help people shape and pursue their own goals.
- Excellent relationship‑building skills.
- Creative and independent problem‑solving ability.
- Ability to risk assess and act autonomously while complying with procedures and practices.
- Good knowledge of the health and social care system, and other statutory and/or voluntary services.
- A solid understanding and experience of safeguarding practice and processes.
- Cultural and inclusive competence.
Equal Opportunities Statement
Croydon Council is an inclusive employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Subject to business needs, we will consider applications from candidates seeking flexible working arrangements and support hybrid working, whereby staff attend the workplace part of the week and work from home or elsewhere for the rest of the time. As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the advertised role. Croydon Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment. The successful candidate will be subject to a DBS check, if required.
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