© 2025 Swansea and Brecon Diocesan Board for Social Responsibility (Faith in Families) Registered charity no.: 1095035
Position title
Child and Family Co-ordinator
Description
To co-ordinate the delivery of high-quality child and family services across three sites, ensuring effective team support, inclusive programme development, and a strong focus on the wellbeing of staff and clients. This role involves managing small budgets, maintaining safeguarding standards, and fostering a collaborative and engaging working environment.
Job Location
Across all three community cwtch's in Swansea:
Bonymaen Community Cwtch, 122 Mansel RD, Bonymaen SA1 7JR.
Clase Community Cwtch, 1-3 Beaconsview RD, CLASE SA6 7HJ.
Teilo's Community Cwtch, 62 Cheriton Crescent, Portmead SA5 5LA.
Responsibilities
Main Duties and Responsibilities
1. Service Coordination and Delivery
- Work closely with the Project Lead and wider team to support the delivery of Child and Family Work across five sites.
- Create and manage staff timetables, ensuring adequate session coverage and making adjustments for sickness, annual leave, and absences.
- "Take responsibility for overseeing and contributing to the upkeep of play settings across three Cwtches and two community venues. Ensure they are well-maintained, with any necessary repairs reported, worn-out toys replaced, and spaces kept safe, welcoming, and fit for purpose."
2. Programme Development
- Design, implement, and deliver fun, inclusive, and engaging programmes for children and families, particularly during school holidays.
- Plan activities that maximise experiences and opportunities while staying within budgetary constraints.
- Actively involve staff in planning, ensuring their voices are heard and their contributions valued.
3. Team Organisation and Motivation
- To work collaboratively as part of a team to support Child and Family Workers, the ALN Coordinator, and the Community Support Worker, fostering a positive and supportive working environment across the three Cwtches."
- Promote team growth by identifying areas for improvement and providing opportunities for staff to develop and use their skills.
- Ensure responsibilities are allocated fairly to create a balanced and positive working experience for all team members.
4. Data and IT Management
- Use and maintain databases to manage timetables, monitor session attendance, and maintain accurate records.
- Produce clear, concise reports for the Project Lead to use in reporting to funders and partners.
- Demonstrate excellent IT skills to support efficient and effective project delivery.
5. Community Engagement
- Build and maintain strong relationships with schools, health visitors, and partner organisations to enhance collaboration and service delivery.
- Support and participate in community outreach events to strengthen connections and raise awareness of available services.
- Engage with clients and the wider community to understand their needs and incorporate their feedback into future service planning.
6. Budget and Resource Management
- Manage small budgets effectively, ensuring resources are used efficiently to deliver high-quality services and varied programmes.
- Work creatively within budgetary constraints to maximise enjoyment and opportunities for the community.
7. Safeguarding, Health and Safety, and Compliance
- Ensure all child protection concerns are promptly reported to the Project Lead and Safeguarding Officer, and recorded in line with organisational safeguarding procedures.
- Take shared responsibility for health and safety, ensuring compliance with relevant policies on- and off-site.
- Promote equality, inclusion, and diversity across all areas of service delivery.
8. Problem Solving and Adaptability
- Manage challenging and difficult situations with calmness and empathy, working to resolve issues effectively.
- Remain solution-focused, adaptable to changing demands, and resilient under pressure.
Qualifications
The ideal candidate will:
- Lead with Confidence and Fairness: Take initiative while following guidance from the Project Lead, fostering a positive and supportive environment for staff and clients.
- Adapt and Organise: Demonstrate excellent organisational skills, particularly in managing complex and evolving timetables.
- Promote Team Wellbeing: Motivate and encourage the team, ensuring they feel valued and supported.
- Be Approachable and Fun: Create a welcoming and engaging atmosphere for children, families, and staff.
- Demonstrate Strong IT Skills: Effectively use databases, monitor project attendance, and produce high-quality reports outlining challenges, achievements, and progress.
- Engage the Community: Build strong relationships with external partners and promote collaboration.
- Handle Pressure and Challenges: Stay calm, empathetic, and solution-focused in demanding or challenging situations.
Desirable Qualifications
- Level 5 CCPLD (Children’s Care, Play, Learning, and Development).
- Degree-level qualification in a relevant subject.
Minimum Requirements:
- Level 3 CCPLD.
- Significant experience working in Health and Social Care or community-based settings, particularly with children and families in communities affected by poverty and deprivation.
Job Benefits
Holiday entitlement that increases with length of service to a maximum of 33 days plus 8 bank holidays (based on full time equivalent of 37 hours per week).
Sickness pay that increases with length of service to a maximum of 6 months full pay and 6 months half pay.
Stakeholder pension scheme, with 7.5% employer contributions.
Learning and Development opportunities.
Hiring organization
Employment Type
Part-time
Working Hours
30 Hours Per Week
Base Salary
£26,500 (Pro rata) Per year
Date posted
20 January 2025
Valid through
7 February 2025
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