Local Area Coordinator
Grade - 8
Salary range: £40,182 - £42,060 p.a.
Contract: Fixed term 18 month – 24 months
Hours of work: - 36 hrs per week
Location: Community-based - Old Coulsdon
Local Area Coordinator – Old Coulsdon
Please note before applying:
This Local Area Coordinator role is based in the Old Coulsdon community and whilst driving is not a requirement; you must be able to travel to and around the area to be considered for this role. Candidates with a UK driving licence and have a car are preferred.
There will be occasional work outside of normal office hours, during evenings and weekends.
About the role
Local Area Coordination is specific approach to helping people build a positive vision for their lives, a plan for how to achieve their vision, and to ‘walk alongside’ people while they take positive action themselves. To find out more visit: www.lacnetwork.org
As a Local Area Coordinator working in Old Coulsdon, you’ll be rooted in the area working with local people, families and the community. You will become a familiar presence and a trusted point of contact for local people.
You will use a person centred and strengths-based approach to help people improve their health and wellbeing, build resilience, strengthen natural networks and navigate complex systems. You’ll also play a vital role in helping communities grow stronger, more inclusive and more connected.
This is a rewarding, highly relational role where every day will be different.
Please read the role profile and person specification to find out more about the requirements for the role and skills and experience we are looking for. To view the role profile and person specification click here:
About you
We are looking for someone who is passionate about working with people and has:
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Excellent local knowledge of Croydon (ideally Old Coulsdon specifically) and its diverse communities.
- Proven experience supporting marginalised individual people and families from diverse backgrounds in a similar role.
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Strong listening and communication skills, with a genuine commitment to working with people.
- Knowledge and skills in strengths-based, person-centred, and holistic approaches, with the ability to help people shape and pursue their own goals.
- Excellent relationship-building skills.
- Creative and independent problem-solving ability.
- Ability to risk assess and act autonomously whilst complying with procedures and practices.
- Good knowledge of the health and social care system, and other statutory and/or voluntary services.
- A solid understanding and experience of safeguarding practice and processes.
- Cultural and inclusive competence.
When completing the application, you will be asked to submit a supporting statement. This is your opportunity to demonstrate your skills, experience and abilities that relate to the Local Area Coordinator role profile and person specification. Applications will be judged based on relevant experience and matching values and principles for the role.
Important information about the recruitment process:
For the role of Local Area Coordinator, there will be a two-part interview process, the first stage is a community-based interview task where you will meet with local people. Candidates who are successful at stage one will be invited to attend a formal interview at a later date.
To enable you to find out more about Local Area Coordination and the role, we are holding a virtual candidate webinar in the evening on 22 February 2026. To protect anonymity and meet GDPR requirements, your details won’t be visible to others, and cameras and microphones will be switched off. However, you will be able to ask questions through the Q & A function anonymously. To sign up for this please email localareacoordination@croydon.gov.uk please state ‘Information Evening' in the email subject line.
Find out more about Local Area Coordination online: www.lacnetwork.org
Salary range
- £40,182 - £42,060 per year