As Family Intervention Coordinator, you will lead the delivery of the WEBSS service (Wakefield Early Behaviour Support Service) , overseeing Senior and Family Intervention Practitioners as well as volunteers.
The role focuses on improving mental health outcomes for children and young people with autism and other neurodevelopmental conditions. This includes delivering targeted interventions, coordinating support, and providing practical guidance and emotional support to reduce the likelihood of crisis situations.
You will also work closely with parents, carers, and families to build resilience and reduce reliance on crisis services. This involves developing informal support networks, delivering training programmes, and promoting co-production by drawing on lived experiences to empower families and strengthen peer connections.
Further details:
Salary: £13,757.50 per annum
Hours: 18 hours per week
Location: Wakefield
Key Responsibilities
Service Delivery & Leadership
- Lead and manage practitioners and volunteers within the service
- Deliver and oversee a district-wide family support offer
- Develop and implement training programmes to build workforce confidence and capability
- Manage referrals, assessments, and person-centred support planning
- Monitor service performance and ensure outcomes align with contractual requirements
- Manage budgets, resources, and service delivery effectively
Support & Intervention
- Provide advice, strategies, and direct support to children, young people, and families (face-to-face, phone, or email)
- Carry out risk assessments and develop appropriate intervention plans
- Use agreed assessment tools in partnership with key stakeholders
- Produce reports and contribute to multi-disciplinary reviews
Partnership Working
- Build strong relationships with health, education, and social care services, including CAMHS, police, and specialist providers
- Coordinate and deliver parent training alongside professionals and individuals with lived experience
- Act as a key worker to support families in navigating services and advocating where necessary
- Work collaboratively across agencies to improve service access and outcomes
Safeguarding & Compliance
- Act as Designated Safeguarding Lead, ensuring the safety and wellbeing of children and young people
- Maintain accurate records and ensure GDPR compliance
- Follow all organisational policies and procedures, including health and safety and confidentiality
- Regularly review safeguarding risks and maintain appropriate documentation
Operational Duties
- Recruit, induct, and supervise staff and volunteers
- Organise multi-agency meetings and maintain referral pathways
- Collect and analyse data to support service development and decision-making
- Attend training, supervision, and development sessions
Working Requirements
- Flexible working, including occasional evenings
- Regular travel across the Wakefield district, with some regional/national travel
- Lone working and home visits required
- Line management responsibilities for staff and volunteers
- Participation in supervision and reflective practice
- Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for business use (mileage reimbursed)
- Enhanced DBS check required
Essential Criteria
- Proven leadership and management experience
- Experience working with neurodivergent children and families
- Strong partnership and multi-agency working skills
- Sound safeguarding knowledge and practice
- Ability to work independently within community settings
Please see the full Job Description attached for further details about the role and requirements.
We may close this advert early should we receive a high volume of suitable applications, so early application is encouraged.