Location
Newham Dockside, London Borough of Newham

Hours
Full Time

Salary
£45,750 - £49,056 per annum

About the Role
Newham Council is committed to early intervention, prevention and equity. We are seeking a skilled and motivated Children’s Wellbeing Coordinator to play a central role in strengthening our local emotional wellbeing and mental health support for children and young people. This is a unique opportunity to work across Family Hubs, MASH Integrated Front Door (IFD), and the Newham Multi-Agency Collaborative (NewMAC), ensuring children and families receive the right help, at the right time, by the right service.

As Children’s Wellbeing Coordinator, you will coordinate, identify and enhance Newham’s network of community-based wellbeing and mental health support. You will act as a key link between the council and voluntary, community and faith sector (VCFS) partners, supporting effective pathways and strong multi-agency oversight.

You will:
- Coordinate referrals from CAMHS, MASH Integrated Front Door and Early Help into community wellbeing support
- Provide administrative support as part of MASH Integrated Front Door (IFD)
- Chair the NewMAC Panel, ensuring meetings are structured, outcome-focused and child-centred
- Track and review children’s progress to ensure timely outcomes and prevent drift
- Build strong partnerships with VCFS organisations and statutory services
- Contribute to research, evaluation and service improvements alongside Public Health
- Champion equitable, trauma-informed and culturally competent practice

This is a non-case-holding role focused on coordination, partnership and system improvement.

Additional Information:
- This role is fixed term until 31/03/2027
- Subject to an Enhanced DBS check
- Some evening or weekend work may be occasionally required to support partnership activity
- We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusive recruitment

Why join Newham?
- Be part of an ambitious borough-wide prevention and wellbeing system
- Work collaboratively across health, care and community partners
- Shape how children’s wellbeing support is coordinated and delivered
- Access regular supervision, learning and development opportunities
- Make a tangible difference to children and families at an early point

Experience
Strong understanding of children’s emotional wellbeing, mental health and early intervention. Experience of multi-agency working within health, education, social care or community settings. Confidence in chairing meetings or panels and coordinating complex information.

About you
Excellent communication, organisation and relationship-building skills. A clear commitment to equity, inclusion and tackling disproportionality. You may have a background in mental health, psychology, social care, education, public health or the voluntary sector.

Qualifications
Not explicitly stated, but relevant experience and skills in children’s wellbeing, mental health, or related fields are essential.