Peer Network Coordinator - Pan Regional Adoption Support

Job Introduction

Job Title: Peer Network Coordinator (2 posts)

Working Pattern: Part-time, 18.5 hours per week (0.5 FTE), fixed term to 31 March 2028

Salary: £26,847 - £28,153 based on full time hours so will be pro rata for part time roles

Location: Lincoln

Closing Date: 27th September 2026

Help us build something new for adoptive families

Are you an adoptive parent with a passion for supporting others? Do you believe in the power of lived experience and the difference that connection with someone who truly understands can make?

Family Adoption Links is looking for two enthusiastic Peer Network Coordinators to help us develop an exciting new peer support offer for adoptive families across our region. Working across North Lincolnshire, Lincolnshire and Rutland, Leicester and Leicestershire, and Northamptonshire, you will help us create opportunities for families to connect, share experiences, build supportive networks and have their voices heard.

You will work closely with a second Peer Network Coordinator, as well as colleagues across Family Adoption Links and Adoption East Midlands, sharing learning and developing a coordinated pan-regional approach to peer support.

This is a genuinely exciting opportunity to help shape and establish a new service, working alongside families and people with lived experience to make sure what we develop is accessible, relevant and meaningful.

Due to recent changes in immigration law in the UK we are unable to offer skilled worker visa sponsorship for this role as it does not meet the requirements.

About you

We are looking for an experienced adoptive parent who can draw appropriately on their own lived experience to support and empower other families.

You will be confident building relationships, working with volunteers and bringing people together. You will have a good understanding of adoption, the experiences and challenges faced, and the support needs of adoptive families, together with the enthusiasm and creativity to help develop new opportunities.

A full driving licence and the ability to travel across the FAL region, or an alternative means of meeting the travel requirements, is essential.

Join us

We want our workforce to reflect the diverse communities and families we support. We actively encourage applications from people across the whole FAL region and from people of all backgrounds and experiences.

We are particularly keen to hear from people who can bring different perspectives, experiences and connections to our work.

If you have lived experience of adoption and want to use that experience to help other families feel connected, supported and heard, we'd love to hear from you.

If you would like an open and informal discussion regards this role then please contact; Tracy Morton via email Tracy.Morton@lincolnshire.gov.uk

PLEASE NOTE: It is imperative that your personal statement clearly states why you have applied, how you meet the essential and desirable criteria for the role as set out in the Job Description (attached on LCC jobs Site) and what you feel you can bring to this role, the team and the wider County Council.

Please refer to our Job Information Pack here to support you in your application.

A relocation package may be considered for the successful candidate. More details relating to our Relocation Policy can be found here.

Please be advised that this position may be subject to a criminal record check.

On occasion we receive significantly more applications than expected for some vacancies and under such circumstances we reserve the right to bring forward the closing date of the advertisement. We therefore strongly advise you to apply for the role promptly to avoid disappointment should the closing date be brought forward. Please also note: once an application is submitted it is final and cannot be amended. If you withdraw your application, it cannot be reinstated and you will not be able to submit another application for that vacancy. If you have an issue with your submitted application, please contact recruitment@lincolnshire.gov.uk.

We operate a talent pool scheme whereby candidates who are not successful on this occasion may be considered for a period of up to 3 months for equal positions.

Lincolnshire County Council 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.

A Smarter Working Employer

We have embraced new ways of working and hybrid working will be a feature of this role. You will be given a nominated contractual work base and you will be required to commute to this work base when necessary. Working arrangements regarding hybrid working will be discussed as part of the appointment process.

Our technology platform and equipment is very good enabling you to connect and collaborate remotely. We require that you have in place good connectivity, and we will discuss during the recruitment process if support with this is needed.

Fluency Duty

In accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 (Fluency Duty), the ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.

Our values – collaborative, adaptable, eco-conscious, supportive, and responsible – guide everything we do. We’re looking for candidates who share these values and bring them to life in their work, helping us build strong teams and make a real difference in the communities we serve.