Herts Legal Service - Hertfordshire County Council
Families First Co-ordinator
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Families First Co-ordinator
Families First Coordinator
Salary: £31,537 progressing to £34,434 pa (pay award pending)
Hours: Full-time - 37 hours per week
Location: Office-based in Stevenage, covering the districts of St Albans & Dacorum
Contract type: Permanent
About the Role
Present in high-energy, fast-paced environments, does supporting, guiding, and training professionals appeal to you?
Our Team
The Supporting Families Partnership Team, situated in Children’s Services, provides:
- Training
- Support
- Advice & guidance to professionals working with families through early help intervention, ensuring the right support is provided timely and efficiently.
This non-family-focused role aids practitioners across Hertfordshire, including Families First Practitioners, within Supporting Families.
Key Responsibilities
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Early Help Support:
- Conduct 1:1 coaching and broader support for key workers across the county.
- Facilitate conversations with families (indirect role) to identify needs and support Key Workers’ SMART Action Plans.
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Training & Development:
- Lead group/1:1 virtual and in-person training sessions for professionals.
- Deliver ongoing support for the Early Help Module (EHM) System, including conducting Families First Assessments (FFA).
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Discussion & Collaboration:
- Hold early help consultations with external partners.
- Attend FFA Support Meetings & Team Around the Family (TAF) Meetings (miniature exercising leadership or chairman responsibilities/minute-taking).
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Risk & Judgment:
- Act decisively in recognising potential risk, using Hertfordshire’s Continuum of Need to inform decision-making.
- Maintain meticulous and accessible records, balancing shifting priorities.
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Outreach:
- Foster knowledgeability in services and in navigating district resources.
Ideal Candidate
Essential Skills/Experience
- Working with families to drive positive change and outcomes.
- Clear understanding of integrated/cross-agency early help practices, with emphasis on effective interprofessional communication.
- Prior experience with or proficiency in Early Help Module (EHM) Systems.
- Ability to produce detailed, outcomes-focused assessments, translating findings into action plans.
- Skilled in managing professional conflicts using negotiation talents for cooperative partnerships.
- Self-motivated, juggling multiple priorities while prioritising collaborative cross-stakeholder engagement.
- Proficient in digital tools, particularly Microsoft applications.
- Valid UK driving license + personal vehicle access for Hertfordshire commutes.
Desirable
- Prior training delivery experience (a plus but not essential).
- Confidence in chairing meetings or taking detailed minutes.
Note: A social work qualification is not mandatory.
Why This Opportunity?
- Become central to systemic change by supporting professionals at the core of their solutions for families.
- Tailor your skills to dynamically evolving outcomes, making a measurable impact on local communities.
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Benefits
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hervorzuheben:
- Disability Confident Employer – guaranteed interview upon disclosure.
- DBS Check – mandatory for the role.
Contact:
- Helen Whyman (01438 844746) / helen.Whyman1@hertfordshire.gov.uk
- Mandi Tsamados (01992555808) / mandi.tsamados@hertfordshire.gov.uk
APPLICATION NOTES:
- Upload most recent CV documenting:
- Employment history (explain gaps) and credentials.
- Highlight aligns-aligning experience/skills to advertised criteria for panel scrutiny.
- Add an optional short cover paragraph to elaborate on your suitability.
Additional Notes:
- Local Government Reorganisation (Coming March 2028) – A shift expected toward unitary council frameworks,herbevorragende doing be aware of the major transition.
- Safeguarding Alignment – DBS verification is mandatory for this position.
- Driving Needs – Comprehensive travel across Hertfordshire either via personal or assigned transport.
English Fluency – Demonstrated verbal clarity (signed language-supported equality = English fluency of interpreter mandated).
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