Home-Start Coordinator

Main purposes of the job

To increase the ability of families being able to cope through coordinating volunteer support, for approx. 37 families per annum based on working 37 hrs. a week.

Recruit, train, and appropriately place, monitor and supervise a team of volunteers. Contribute to meeting outcomes and requirements of funders.

Key areas and main tasks of the job

Supporting families

To generate and process requests for support and assess the needs of families, which for Trafford resident families will include instigating EHAs (Early Help Assessments), and agreeing outcomes the families would like to achieve, i.e.. Improve their coping scores.

To introduce families to appropriate volunteer support and adhering to relevant HSTSW policies and procedures. To undertake occasional support direct with families if necessary.

To ensure support to families is reviewed at regular intervals and at the end of Home-Start Trafford, Salford & Wigan support, alongside appropriately closing EHAs.

To undertake the designated responsibilities in relation to safeguarding and promoting children’s welfare including attendance at family support meetings. Also being part of the EHA process, and adhering to child protection requirements, as necessary.

Managing Volunteers

• To recruit, select and manage a team of volunteers including DBS checks and training. To appropriately match and introduce volunteers to families.
• To provide support, supervision and on-going training opportunities for volunteers.
• To contribute to the preparation, administration and delivery of internal and external training courses for volunteers.

Training

To undertake as appropriate –supervision, review and professional training and development.

Administration

Take responsibility for administration with regards to managing volunteers and families.

Other

• To promote the scheme, its profile, ethos and practice. To follow Home-Start Code of Conduct
• To ensure that equal opportunity principals are applied at all times.
• To ensure that the organisation is compliant with Health and safety legislation.
• To maintain all appropriate case management systems according to Home-Start Trafford and Salford guidelines.
• The post holder will be required to undertake any other duties that fall within the nature of the role and responsibilities of the post as detailed above.
• The post holder will be set tasks and objectives which will be managed and assessed regularly by their line manager.
• Any substantial or major changes will be negotiated between the Board of Trustees (Employer), Managing Director and the Coordinator (employee).

To apply

For more information about Home Start click here.  The Deadline for applications is 10th May 2024 at 5pm, and interviews will take place on Thursday 23rd May 2024.Please note CVs will not be accepted, a full application needs to be completed and emailed to admin@hsts.org.uk