Cardiff Parenting Services are part of Cardiff Early Help. Cardiff Parenting Services are strategically led by a Senior Educational Psychologist and include teams that deliver group and individual parenting programmes and interventions, across the whole of Cardiff. We work in community settings, family homes and in accommodation such as hostels. We have office bases across Cardiff, and also have equipment for home-working.
This is what service users accessing our programmes say "Using the methods I have learnt on the Parent Nurturing Programme has impacted on us as a family massively. The family home is a lot calmer and more positive. There are hardly any arguments or shouting…I've struggled in the past with my son’s challenging behaviour, so to see the changes so quickly I feel has made me less stressed, I feel more energetic, and my well-being has improved loads!"
You can learn more about elements of Early Help by visiting the website www.cardifffamilies.co.uk.
Information about our Parenting Services can be found online:
Cardiff Parenting 0-18 - Cardiff Family Advice and Support : Cardiff Family Advice and Support (cardifffamilies.co.uk)
We also post on our Twitter and Facebook pages – search for Cardiff Parenting – Rhianta Caerdydd to find out more.
About the job
The Parenting Programme Coordinator post is a specialist role that requires qualification and experience in a menu of programmes (please see the essential requirements on the attached Job description and personal specification). Coordinators are responsible for the quality, fidelity and delivery of formal manualised parenting intervention across Cardiff Flying Start areas. This includes identifying venues in the heart of communities and creating multi-disciplinary teams from the wealth of experience across Cardiff Early Help. Coordinators provide weekly supervision, support and guidance for facilitators and families as they progress through their programme journey.
Coordinators listen and actively work in partnership with families to break down the barriers to engagement: coordinating (for example) creche provision, interpreter services and many other solution-based actions.
Coordinators are trained trainers and are required to train staff across Early Help and Flying Start Childcare settings. They are also qualified assessors, supporting families through accredited programmes with the help of our in-house Accredited Centre.
A key part of the coordinator role is monitoring and evaluating (the service), making improvements, and working with license holders to ensure the most up do date information for service users. Collecting and collating data that can be provided to funders and stakeholders, evidencing positive outcomes and meeting service targets.
What We Are Looking For From You
Please read the attached Job description and Personal Specification for full requirements
Professional qualification at minimum L4 equivalent which can include:
* Post compulsory teaching
* Leadership or management
* Leadership in Children’s Care Learning & Development
* Work with families, children and young people
Must have completed training in the listed programmes on the job description and must have experienced delivery in these programmes in order to confidently support others through the challenges that delivery can bring.
Proven experience of working within a service team or project for Early Years children and their families and a comprehensive understanding of (and enhanced experience in dealing with) safeguarding issues.
Coordinators are responsible for engagement and recruitment to programmes and may work with service users who are experiencing challenge and trauma and distress so they must be non‑judgemental and able to demonstrate empathy and understanding.
Excellent communication skills and the ability to establish effective, professional working relationships within the team, with families and other professional services demonstrating experience of multi‑agency working.
The ability to be positive in approach and turn challenging situations around; supporting and encouraging others through uncertainty or change is an essential skill requirement.
Candidates must be prepared to work evenings and weekends to offer an inclusive service to all.
A clean driving licence and access to a vehicle is essential, as the role requires travel across all areas of the city.
Additional information
If you would like more information, please contact Sara Wiggins on 07816543012.
This vacancy is suitable for post share.
This post is temporary until 31st March 2027.
Internal candidates who wish to apply for this position on a secondment basis must obtain approval prior to application using Form SEC1 (4.C.081). Requests may only be approved by the relevant Director/ Assistant Director/ Chief Officer or senior nominated officer graded no lower than OM2 or in the case of schools based staff the Headteacher / Governing Body.
Appointment to this post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, including a Child Workforce Barred List check.
Safeguarding and Child Protection are key priorities for the Council. We aim to support children and vulnerable adults to ensure they are as safe as they can possibly be. Our services and schools are committed to ensuring the safety and protection of all children and vulnerable adults, and will take action to safeguard their well‑being, and acknowledge that children and vulnerable adults have a right to protection. This is supported in the general ethos of the Council and all schools.
We understand you might use AI and other resources for your application; however, please ensure all information you provide is factually accurate, truthful, original and does not include ideas or work that is not your own.
We welcome applications in both English and Welsh. Applications received in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than English applications.
Please note the Council does not accept CV’s. When completing the supporting information section of your application, please ensure you refer to the below located on our website :
* Job Category Education - Professional / Support
* Working Pattern/Contract Type Full Time Temporary
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