DENBIGHSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE: Parenting Coordinator - Secondment to 31 March 2012

DEPARTMENT: Children and Families Services
REPORTS TO: Strategic Services Manager
POST NO.:

1. PURPOSE OF JOB

Develop, embed and share good practice across statutory and voluntary
agencies in all aspects of the provision of parenting programmes

2. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Co-ordinate a Steering Group to identify appropriate range of parenting

provision and support across Denbighshire to ensure the work of
Parenting is supported, developed and quality assured

• To work with the Family Support Coordinator to ensure parenting provision

is an appropriate element of a family support programme to individual
families

• To work with statutory and voluntary agencies to evaluate the

effectiveness of Parenting Programmes

• To ensure delivery of a high level of evidence based practice, within the

area of responsibility, through the structured framework of policies, training
and supervision

• To communicate with individuals and multi-agency groups relating to the

promotion of integrated working and Parenting Programmes

• Work in cooperation with voluntary and statutory agencies to formulate an

engagement plan to actively involve individuals, families, groups and
community in the planning and delivery of a wide range of Parenting
Programmes

• Promote a multi-agency approach to the provision of parenting

programmes

• Develop networks to support personnel who are delivering Parenting

Programmes

• Ensure the maintenance of accurate records to provide information.

• Establish information resources promoting parenting programmes to

include making links with the Family Information Service

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 • Work with the Family Information Service Officer to establish Parenting
Programme database

• To promote parenting programmes to ensure good take up of Programmes

• Keep up to date with relevant legislation, guidance and good practice and
implement accordingly.

• Be a source of specialist knowledge for staff relating to government

legislation and guidance in relation to Parenting Programmes.

3. Vision and Context

4. CONTACTS

All Children and Family Services officer
up to and including the director
Elected Members
County Legal Department
To identify and evaluate opportunities for
integrated approaches to service delivery
To advise, brief, present reports, secure
decisions, seek approvals and to
respond to specific requests for action
To consult, negotiate and seek advice

Other Departments within the To identify and evaluate opportunities for

County Council (in particular relevant approaches to service delivery
Education, Partnership and Communities
and Adults Services)

Partner agencies (in particular Health,
The voluntary and independent sector)
Other Local Authorities (in particular
Flintshire and Wrexham)
National Assembly for Wales (including
Research Contractor)
Children, young people,
parents and carers
To develop joint protocols and standards
relating to service delivery
To share good practice and coordinate
development of services
To consult with and report on progress
of service development
To ensure the effective engagement of
service users in developing and
delivering effective integrated services

5. KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE

CRITERIA ESSENTIAL/ MEASUREMENT

DESIRABLE
QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING
A relevant qualification in working with Essential Application Form
children – e.g. Diploma in Social Work or an
equivalent qualification in the Social Care,
Education or Health (Dip SW/CQSW,
CAMHS, Health and Education)

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 EXPERIENCE
At least 3 years experience in delivering Essential Application Form
services to children and families
Experience of working in/ knowledge of Essential Application Form/
children and young people’s services in Interview
statutory and or community and voluntary
sectors at management level
Experience of delivering parenting Desirable
programmes
Experience of working with a wide range of Essential Application Form/
targeted and universal services Interview
KNOWLEDGE
Familiarity with parenting programs Essential Application Form /
Interview
Knowledge of child protection procedures Essential Application Form/
Interview
Knowledge of recent Government initiatives, Desirable Application Form/
particularly in relation to the delivery of Interview
services to children, young people and
families
SKILLS/ABILITIES
Demonstrable evidence of interagency Essential Application Form /
working practices and skills in developing Interview
process and systems
Experience of building and maintaining sound Essential Application Form /
interpersonal relationships with a wide range Interview
of staff, professionals, managers, partners
and customers on a wide range of issues
Experience of working independently and Essential Application Form /
using initiative to deal with significant and Interview
complex work pressures
Ability to establish good working relationships Essential Application Form /
with a variety of stakeholders Interview
Ability to set clear objectives and work in a Essential Application Form /
systematic way Interview
Excellent negotiation skills with a wide range Essential Application
of staff, professionals, managers, partners Form/Interview
and customers
PERSONAL QUALITIES
A good team member working in a cohesive Essential Application Form /
way that respects others roles Interview
Ability to communicate effectively both orally Essential Interview
and in writing with a range of stakeholders
preferably at management level
Leadership skills and the ability motivate Essential Interview
others
Ability to form a positive working relationship Essential Interview
with children, young people and their families
The ability to use a comprehensive suite of IT Essential Application Form /

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Self motivation, commitment and enthusiasm Essential Application Form /
for multi agency working Interview
Ability to work in a pressurised environment. Essential Application Form /
Interview
Welsh speaking Desirable Application
Form/interview
Evidence of commitment to continued Essential Application
professional development Form/Interview

6. Dimensions

As well as working closely with the Family Support Coordinator (Team Around
the Family) and Family Information Service the post holder will be required to
work closely with a wide range of partner agencies and other community groups
Denbighshire.

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