Reducing Parental Conflict (RPC) Coordinator

About Us

North Somerset Council is committed to providing high-quality services to our community. We are committed to creating a fair, green, and more inclusive environment for all our residents. Join us and contribute to making a positive impact on our community.

The Role

Are you passionate about helping families thrive?

Do you have the empathy, insight, and coordination skills to support parents through challenging times and make a lasting difference in children’s lives?

We’re looking for a dedicated and compassionate Reducing Parental Conflict (RPC) Coordinator to join our Parenting Team in North Somerset. This is a unique opportunity to lead on a vital area of work that supports healthier relationships and better outcomes for children and young people.

As our RPC Coordinator, you’ll play a central role in shaping and delivering our local strategy to reduce the impact of parental conflict. You’ll work across services and sectors—bringing together professionals from health, education, social care, the police, and the voluntary sector—to ensure a joined-up, evidence-based approach to supporting families.

A key part of your role will be planning and delivering training for multi-agency staff, including specialist sessions on Children Affected by Parental Imprisonment (CAPO). You’ll also lead and support Champions groups, helping embed both RPC and CAPO awareness and practice across North Somerset.

You’ll be a trusted source of guidance for practitioners, offering support and tools to help them work confidently with families experiencing conflict. You’ll also deliver evidence-based parenting programmes for separated parents, helping them build healthier co-parenting relationships.

Monitoring and evaluation will be part of your day-to-day, ensuring that the work is making a measurable difference—and that we’re always learning and improving. If you’re someone who thrives on collaboration, believes in the power of early intervention, and wants to be part of a team that puts children and families at the heart of everything, we’d love to hear from you.

NB: This role is funded by the DWP. There is the possibility the funding will continue past March 2026 but this has not yet been finalised.

Key Responsibilities:

• Carry out the duties and responsibilities under a range of legislation
• Lead the development and implementation of the local Reducing Parental Conflict strategy.
• Align RPC work with wider family support, early help, and safeguarding priorities.
• Partnership Development
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external partners, including health, Police, education, social care, and the voluntary sector.
• Facilitate multi-agency collaboration to ensure a joined-up approach to supporting families.
• Workforce Development provide training and toolkits around RPC and CAPO
• Deliver training for practitioners on identifying and addressing parental conflict.
• Support the embedding of evidence-based tools and approaches across services.
• Awareness Raising
• Promote understanding of the impact of parental conflict on children’s outcomes.
• Develop and disseminate resources and guidance for professionals and families.
• Monitoring and Evaluation
• Collect and analyse data to assess the effectiveness of interventions and inform continuous improvement.
• Report on outcomes and contribute to local and national evaluation frameworks.
• Practice Support
• Provide advice and consultation to practitioners working with families experiencing conflict.
• Support the development of pathways and referral mechanisms for targeted support.
• Contribute to the development of local policies and procedures related to family support and relationship conflict.
• Ensure compliance with national guidance and best practice.

This position is exempt under the provisions of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions) Order 1975 and is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.

Valid driving licence and own transport, or be able to provide alternative, suitable method of travel is an essential condition for this role.

Work Style

At North Somerset Council, we offer a hybrid working environment based on four distinct work styles. Depending on the role and personal circumstances, you will fall into one of these categories. However, please note that during the induction period, it may be necessary to spend more time in the office to support your learning and development. We are flexible and open to discussions about your preferred working style, and if you wish to be in the office more frequently, this can be negotiated.

This role falls into the category of Fixed Worker which means you can expect to work in the following way:

• 4+ days in the office

• Spends most or all of their time in the office, due to nature of the work but can be for reasons such as unsuitable home working conditions or a desire for separation of home and work life.
• The office remains a shared space with cultural encouragement for clear desk policies.

About You:

We’re looking for someone who:

• Has experience in partnership working and service coordination.
• Understands the impact of parental conflict and parental offending on child development and family wellbeing.
• Is confident delivering training and supporting workforce development.
• Can analyse data and use insights to inform practice and policy.
• Is an excellent communicator and relationship-builder.
• Can deliver group interventions to parents

Essential Criteria:

• Relevant qualification in social work, education, health, youth work, family support, or a related field.
• Evidence of continued professional development in areas related to family support, parenting, or conflict resolution.
• Experience of multi-agency working, including collaboration with health, education, police, social care, and voluntary sector partners.
• Experience in delivering or coordinating training to professionals.
• Experience supporting families experiencing parental conflict or separation.
• Experience in facilitating or delivering parenting programmes or group work.
• Strong understanding of the impact of parental conflict on children’s emotional and developmental outcomes.
• Knowledge of evidence-based approaches to reducing parental conflict.
• Awareness of the needs of children affected by parental imprisonment (CAPO).
• Understanding of safeguarding and child protection principles and procedures.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage and influence a wide range of stakeholders.
• Strong organisational and coordination skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Ability to deliver training and support workforce development confidently.
• Competence in monitoring, evaluating, and reporting on programme outcomes.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Commitment to promoting equality, diversity, and inclusion in all aspects of the role.
• Willingness to travel across North Somerset and work flexibly, including occasional evenings or weekends.
• Must hold full UK driving License.

Desirable Criteria:

• Qualification or training in delivering professional learning or facilitation (e.g. Train the Trainer).
• Experience of working with families affected by parental imprisonment (CAPO).
• Knowledge of trauma-informed approaches and how they apply to family support.
• Familiarity with local services and systems in North Somerset or similar local authority areas.
• Ability to use digital tools and platforms to support training delivery and service coordination.
• Understanding of national policy and guidance related to parental conflict and family support.

What We Offer

At North Somerset Council, we value our employees and provide a supportive and inclusive work environment.

We offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits
• Flexible working arrangements
• Local Government Pension
• Opportunities for professional development
• Inclusive Staff groups including Carers, Disabled, LGBTQ+, REACH (Race, Ethnicity, and Cultural Heritage), and Young Staff Forums
• Opportunity to purchase up to an additional 10 days annual leave each year
• Dedicated in house Wellbeing Team
• Salary sacrifice - Cycle to Work and Electric Vehicle schemes

Further details of our excellent rewards package can be found in our Benefits booklet.

How to Apply

If you share our vision and valuesand are ready to make an impact to North Somerset, please select the apply online button below. If you are interested in this exciting opportunity, please submit your application by 11.59pm on the application closing date. When completing our online application form, please detail how you meet the essential criteria for the role.

Contact Information

For further information about the role, please contact: Emma Pattinson, Parenting Lead at emma.pattinson@n-somerset.gov.uk.

Important Information

As a Disability Confident Leader, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the job role.

Interview Date: Tuesday 09 September 2025.

Please note: We are currently only able to accept applications from candidates who have full permission to work in the UK.

Equal Opportunities

At North Somerset Council we want all our employees to feel valued and appreciated. We aim to ensure equality of opportunity and prevent discrimination irrespective of your sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion or belief, race, age, disability, including neurodiversity, if you are married or in a civil partnership or are pregnant or currently on maternity leave. We strive to create a workplace that reflects the communities we serve and where everyone feels empowered to bring their full, authentic selves to work.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all our staff and volunteers to share this commitment.