Best Start Network Co-ordinator

Job Description

The London Borough of Harrow is seeking a passionate and experienced Best Start Network Co-ordinator to join the Early Support Service within the People Directorate. This rewarding role offers the opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of children, young people and families across the borough by supporting the delivery of high-quality early intervention, family support and community-based services. Working closely with Early Support Managers, partner agencies and local communities, you will help ensure children and families receive the right support at the right time.

As a Best Start Network Co-ordinator, you will play a key role in coordinating services, projects and activities across Early Support centres and community settings. You will work with a wide range of professionals, including health, education, voluntary sector and community partners, to develop and deliver programmes that improve outcomes for children, young people and families. The role includes supporting service delivery, coordinating targeted interventions, managing centre cover arrangements when required, building strong partnerships and helping to ensure services remain responsive to local needs. You will also contribute to project planning, service development, performance monitoring and the continuous improvement of Early Support provision.

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated professional with experience of working with children, young people and families within a multi-agency environment. We are looking for someone who is committed to safeguarding, inclusion and early intervention, with strong relationship-building and organisational skills. In return, you will join a supportive and forward-thinking team that is dedicated to improving lives and strengthening communities

The successful candidate will have:

• A degree-level qualification or relevant equivalent experience.
• A recognised qualification in Early Years, Education, Health, Youth Work or a related field.
• Experience of working successfully with children, young people and families.
• Knowledge of child development, education, care and health needs from early years through to young adulthood.
• A strong understanding of safeguarding, the Children Act, Ofsted requirements and relevant legislation.
• Experience of working within integrated, multi-agency services.
• Experience of leading or coordinating projects that improve outcomes for children and families.
• Experience of building effective partnerships with statutory, voluntary and community organisations.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage a wide range of audiences.
• The ability to support and inspire families, parents and carers through evidence-based approaches.
• Experience of working with vulnerable families and managing sensitive situations professionally.

For more information, please refer to the Role Profile/ Selection Criteria

About us

Harrow Council is the 12th largest London borough and one of the most culturally diverse local authorities in the UK, making it a great place to live, work and visit with a range of cultures, religions and opinions that come together to produce high achieving schools and a close and friendly community. Located 10 miles from the city centre and just 13 minutes to Euston from Harrow & Wealdstone station there are great transport links via the Metropolitan Line, Watford DC Line and national rail service. It is easily accessible to the M1, M25 and A406.

Other information

Support for candidates visit:Harrow.gov.uk Our behavioural indicators roles below G11 and above G11 Here at Harrow Council, the vision is one of 'Working together to make a difference for Harrow' Please click here to view Harrow Council's benefits

Important Note

To deliver our commitment to equality of opportunity in service provision, all staff are expected to promote equality in the workplace and in the services the Council delivers. All sections of the population will have equal access to jobs at the London Borough of Harrow. No applicant or employee will receive less favourable treatment because of age, disability, gender, reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy, or maternity unless a Genuine Occupational Qualification applies. As such, we value diversity and welcome applications from all backgrounds. For further information, please read our equality statement.

As a disability-confident employer, we are committed to making our recruitment practices barrier-free and accessible to everyone. This includes reasonably adjusting the recruitment process for those with disabilities or long-term health conditions. For further information, please contact us at resourcing@harrow.gov.uk

London Borough of Harrow is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Harrow operates stringent, safer recruitment procedures.

Due to the high number of applications received for some posts, we may close vacancies before the stated closing date if sufficient applications are received. Therefore, please apply as soon as possible.

Harrow redeployees will be given priority consideration.

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