About the Role
The Early Help Specialist will deliver interventions and activities for children from pre-birth to 5 years old within Coventry’s Family Hub Framework. The role is a fixed-term contract until March 2027 and is part of the Family Hubs and Best Start in Life Programme.
Responsibilities
- Work with partner organisations, local communities and residents to provide coordinated early support.
- Plan, deliver, and evaluate family support activities and interventions within the Family Hub.
- Build effective relationships with children, young people, families and external partners.
- Use a whole‑family approach to assess needs and develop integrated early help offers.
- Provide direct support and help to families to improve outcomes for children.
Qualifications & Skills
- Enthusiastic and motivated with a passion for supporting children and families.
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work collaboratively with a wide range of stakeholders.
- Experience in delivering early childhood interventions or equivalent.
- Knowledge of local services, the Family Hub Framework and the Best Start in Life Programme.
- Commitment to inclusivity, diversity and equality.
Additional Information
The position is exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974; appointment will be conditional upon a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
Central to our commitment to inclusion we offer a guaranteed interview scheme for:
- Members of the armed forces and veterans;
- People currently in care or who have previously been in care;
- Disabled individuals or those with long‑term health conditions.
Interview dates are 29 and 30 June.
An informal open evening will be held on 8 June at Woodside Family Hub (CV3 3GL) to discuss this role and other opportunities.
For a full benefits package, please visit the Coventry City Council vacancies page.
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