The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.
Based at: Borough Wide / Hybrid working
Salary details: Grade 8, £34,434 - £38,221 Pro-rata (Pay award pending)
Contract Type: Permanent, Part time
Hours: 28 hours per week
Closing date: 21st September 2026
Enhanced with barred list DBS Disclosure is required for appointment to this post.
Are you motivated to contribute and learn in a dynamic environment? We have an opportunity for you. In this role, you will play an important part in delivering positive outcomes for Children, Young People and Families.
Do you want to work in a job which makes a difference to the local community and the people who live there? Working for the City of Doncaster Council as an Early Help Coordinator could be perfect for you.
Duties include:
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To lead on the implementation of the Early Help Strategy and embed across the partnership.
- To provide information, advice and guidance regarding strategies, policies and procedures, early help, safeguarding and thresholds.
- To ensure that practitioners and their managers are provided with a high standard of guidance in relation to the identification and management of risk, including when a referral to statutory social care is appropriate.
- Ensure all professionals actively engage children, young people and families in the early help process, and create an environment in which they are listened to, consulted and valued to effectively influence change and the child’s journey is transparent.
- Will undertake the Lead Practitioner role.
- To quality assure the work undertaken by the partnership to ensure children, young people and family’s needs are met and understood.
- To plan and deliver high quality, multi-agency training to support the functions of Doncaster Safeguarding Children’s board.
- To work collaboratively with partner organisations to promote early help and monitor performance through data analysis, liaising with managers and practitioners to provide targeted support and challenge to ensure compliance with the Early Help Strategy.
- To ensure equality is promoted and diversity is celebrated, and illegal or unlawful discrimination is challenged to ensure the service fulfils its statutory duties.
What you will bring to the role:
We value a range of experiences and skills. If you have transferable skills from other roles or voluntary work, we encourage you to apply.
In return for your contribution, we offer:
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Competitive leave entitlement
- Generous local government pension scheme
- Wellbeing support and staff networks
- Development and training opportunities
- Staff discounts and benefits schemes
- More information on benefits can be found in the attached benefits booklet.
Please review the job summary and profile and demonstrate in your application how you meet the required criteria.
Shortlisting will take place on the 23rd September 2026 and interviews are anticipated to take place on the 29th September 2026
For further details or an informal chat please contact:
Cheryl Wainwright, Tel: 07500834797 email address:
[email protected]
This post involves working with children and therefore if successful you will be required to apply for a Disclosure and Barring Service records check at an enhanced level. Further information about the Disclosure Scheme can be found at www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check
We encourage applicants to use their own words to reflect their experience and skills and over-reliance on AI is discouraged.
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City of Doncaster Council is committed to meeting the needs of our diverse community and improving quality of life for all. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences and are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and adults.
We are a Disability Confident employer and committed to a fully inclusive and accessible recruitment process. We offer interviews to disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria and make reasonable adjustments as required.
