Early Support Co-ordinator

Job Description

The London Borough of Harrow is seeking a dedicated and experienced professional to join its Early Help Service as an Early Support Co-ordinator. This vital service adopts a robust, whole-family approach, providing essential support to babies, children, and young people from pre-birth up to the age of 25.

We are excited to offer an experienced Early Help professional the opportunity to join Harrow’s Early Help Service at a key point in its ongoing development. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to the continued shaping of Early Help delivery in Harrow, supporting effective practice and helping to build on the established offer through consistent, high‑quality operational work.

The successful candidate will be based across Harrow’s Family Hubs and wider network and will play an important role in the day‑to‑day operation of services. They will work closely with colleagues and partner agencies to support coordinated responses for families, contribute to service delivery, and help ensure interventions are timely, joined‑up and responsive to local need.

The successful candidate will have:

• Sound working knowledge and understanding of the developmental, educational, care and health needs of very young children and young people (prenatal – 12 years and/or 12 – 19/25 years).
• Sound working knowledge of the National and local Children’s Centre and Young People agendas, along with the skills to implement and support these within and through a centre.
• Knowledge and understanding of relevant legislation related to children and families, Safeguarding Children, Children Act, National Standards, Ofsted.
• Proven experience of offering management cover and supervising staff and services within a complex multi-disciplinary environment in multiple locations.
• Experience of successful multi-agency planning of projects that benefit young children, young people and their families.
• Ability to engage creatively with diverse communities in order to meet their needs.
• Ability to work to timescales, prioritising and influencing whilst working responsively with staff and others.
• Proficient use of MS Office Tools and a willingness and aptitude to learn other IT systems and databases to a proficient user level.
• Holder of a relevant early years care and education or health qualification and/or Youth Work qualification.
• Ability to work flexibly, including evenings and Saturdays as necessary.
• Ability on occasions to work unsocial hours, e.g. after 8.00 p.m., no later than 10.30 pm.

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.

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