Location
London Borough of Harrow

Hours
Full Time (hours not specified)

Salary
£45,357 per annum

About the Role
The London Borough of Harrow is seeking a passionate and experienced Best Start Network Co-ordinator to join the Early Support Service within the People Directorate. This rewarding role offers the opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of children, young people and families across the borough by supporting the delivery of high-quality early intervention, family support and community-based services. Working closely with Early Support Managers, partner agencies and local communities, you will help ensure children and families receive the right support at the right time.

As a Best Start Network Co-ordinator, you will play a key role in coordinating services, projects and activities across Early Support centres and community settings. You will work with a wide range of professionals, including health, education, voluntary sector and community partners, to develop and deliver programmes that improve outcomes for children, young people and families. The role includes supporting service delivery, coordinating targeted interventions, managing centre cover arrangements when required, building strong partnerships and helping to ensure services remain responsive to local needs. You will also contribute to project planning, service development, performance monitoring and the continuous improvement of Early Support provision.

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated professional with experience of working with children, young people and families within a multi-agency environment. You will join a supportive and forward-thinking team dedicated to improving lives and strengthening communities.

Harrow Council is the 12th largest London borough and one of the most culturally diverse local authorities in the UK, making it a great place to live, work and visit with a range of cultures, religions and opinions that come together to produce high achieving schools and a close and friendly community. Located 10 miles from the city centre and just 13 minutes to Euston from Harrow & Wealdstone station, there are excellent transport links via the Metropolitan Line, Watford DC Line and national rail service. It is easily accessible to the M1, M25 and A406.

Experience
- Experience of working successfully with children, young people and families.
- Experience of working within integrated, multi-agency services.
- Experience of leading or coordinating projects that improve outcomes for children and families.
- Experience of building effective partnerships with statutory, voluntary and community organisations.
- Experience of working with vulnerable families and managing sensitive situations professionally.

About you
- Commitment to safeguarding, inclusion and early intervention.
- Strong relationship-building and organisational skills.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage a wide range of audiences.
- Ability to support and inspire families, parents and carers through evidence-based approaches.

Qualifications
- A degree-level qualification or relevant equivalent experience.
- A recognised qualification in Early Years, Education, Health, Youth Work or a related field.
- Knowledge of child development, education, care and health needs from early years through to young adulthood.
- A strong understanding of safeguarding, the Children Act, Ofsted requirements and relevant legislation.