Reducing Parental Conflict Co-ordinator

We have an exciting opportunity available for a Reducing Parental Conflict Co-Ordinator, to join us as a key member of the Integrated Early Help Service here at Wokingham Borough Council, on a part-time, 12-month Fixed Term Contract. 

As a Reducing Parental Conflict Co-ordinator, your role will be to raise awareness of the impact of parental conflict which is intense, frequent and poorly resolved and seek to support the children’s workforce with supporting families and intervening effectively, leading to better outcomes for children.

This is a hybrid position, working from our offices as well as attending other meetings as required.

Benefits:

Not only is this an excellent opportunity, but it’s a fantastic time to join our team. You will receive an extensive range of employee benefits including:

⭐ A generous annual leave entitlement of 28 days (rising to 33 days after 5 years continued local government service), plus Bank Holidays

⭐ Enrolment to an excellent local government pension scheme

⭐ An employee assistance programme including 24/7 wellbeing helpline

⭐ A range of local & lifestyle discounts

⭐ Use of a free onsite gym (located at Shute End office)

⭐ Salary sacrifice car & cycle to work schemes

⭐ And much more! 

Key Responsibilities: (As a guide 5-7 bullet points in this section)

• Act as a contact point for advice and guidance on parental conflict for internal and external partners
• Deliver briefings and training as required to colleagues including those within health, the police, education and the community and voluntary sector.
• Support practitioners with tools and approaches that will aid their practice in this area
• Share a range of resources and ideas, promoting the goals of the Reducing Parental Conflict Programme

Candidate Requirements:

• Excellent communication skills, to be creative, resilient and adaptable to change
• Professional qualification in health, social care and/or education
• Training qualification and/or substantial experience of delivering training
• To demonstrate an ethos of partnership and collaboration
• Be able to travel across the borough as required

Our Area:

Wokingham Borough is set in the heart of Berkshire with excellent transport links to Reading and central London. Our area comprises of a vibrant and historical market town, attractive villages, and miles of beautiful countryside.

We’re home to a range of high performing schools including 69 primary and 21 secondary, a host of international businesses and an incredible community. We have a strong local economy with accelerated growth, a range of excellent public facilities and low levels of crime, offering an exceptional quality of life.

If you’re interested in this exciting opportunity, click the link below and apply today!

Alternatively, for an informal discussion please contact: Jackelyn Dance, Head of Service for Helping Early, Community and Prevention at jackelyn.dance@wokingham.gov.uk or call 0118 237 8428

Closing date: Sunday 18th May 2025, 11pm

Interview date: TBC

Please be aware that we will be reviewing the applications we receive on a daily basis, and we reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified.     

If your application is shortlisted for an interview, you will be required to provide proof of your right to work in the UK at that stage. Additionally, successful candidates must present proof upon receiving a job offer. 

Please note that all offers are conditional and subject to the satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks.

Whilst this is a fixed term contract appointment, for anyone already employed by Wokingham Borough Council this would be classed as a secondment if successful. Therefore, the usual permission requests for secondments apply and you must speak to your line manager in the first instance before applying. 

Wokingham Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff, other workers and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful candidates for this role will be subject to Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks along with other relevant employment checks.

Wokingham is an equal opportunities employer.