Parenting Co-ordinator

Weston-Super-Mare, England, United Kingdom

4/12/2025

The Role

We are seeking a parenting co-ordinator to join our Parenting Team. The Parenting team are responsible for running North Somerset Councils Evidence Based Advanced Parenting Groups, supporting families with children from birth -19 years (25 SEND)

In this role, you will be assisting the senior coordinator and team lead to manage delivery of groups and coordination of the group waitlist. Alongside administrative tasks pertaining to managing referrals. You will be supporting the team with the delivery of evidence-based parenting groups therefore experience of working in this field is essential.

The successful candidate will link with our multi-agency partners to make sure we are connected to all those working within early help and wider teams within childrens services including education, health and the private and voluntary sectors.

We are looking for an organised and passionate applicant who understands the importance of supporting parents at times when life can feel its most challenging. Therefore, an understanding of child development, trauma informed practice and strengths-based ways of working is required. Experience of delivering evidence-based parenting programmes is essential.

In North Somerset We offer a restorative approach to practice with an exciting training offer which can lead to development and progression within your role.

The vision and commitment of Childrens Service in North Somerset ensures that a high quality and child centred approach, and clear model of practise based on building effective relationships - ensuring the right help at the right time.

Every Child should grow up in a safe and loving home, where they can feel supported to navigate through challenges that life presents. We are committed to help children, young people and their families who are at risk of entering care or at risk of family breakdown and provide mediation, reconnections, or support in transition.

Key Responsibilities

Administrative tasks such as managing waitlists, booking venues etc.

Supporting the running of our parenting Villages

Training in and leading parenting groups

Data management and reporting

Working in partnership with professionals, parents carers and their families to provide advice and guidance around evidence-based parenting strategies and interventions.

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.

This position is currently based at our Childrens Centres in Weston-super-Mare

Essential Criteria

Qualified at level 3 or above

Have extensive experience working in a whole family way with childrens young people and families.

Have strong organisational and planning skills

Be confident in the delivery of evidence-based parenting groups.

Desirable Criteria

Have a curious approach to working with families that is restorative & trauma informed

Experience of excel spreadsheets

CYPIAPT or similar qualification

Experience of Routine Outcome Measures - use and interpretation

For further information about the role, please contact Emma Pattinson, Parenting team lead at or telephone 07385373087.

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