Senior Parent Support Advisor
Listed on 2026-01-16
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Social Work
Family Advocacy & Support Services, Guidance Counselor: Social/Educational
Senior Parent Support Advisor
Location:
Enfield
Contract:
3 months
Hours:
35 Hours per week
Salary: £26 UMB per hour ( £20-£20.50 PAYE)
About the RoleWorking on behalf of Enfield Council, we are seeking an experienced and motivated Senior Parent Support Advisor to work with families who require early help and targeted support. The purpose of this role is to provide a holistic assessment of family needs and to deliver single or multi‑agency coordinated packages of support that improve outcomes for children and young people.
You will empower families to identify and address challenging behaviours, improve family relationships, and create positive pathways for change. A key focus of the role is to support families to increase school attendance, improve attainment, and reduce exclusions, ensuring children are supported to thrive both at home and in education.
Key Responsibilities- Work in partnership with families, offering listening, advice, and guidance to develop and enhance parenting skills
- Deliver evidence‑based parenting programmes to a defined client group
- Complete initial assessments using the Early Help Framework, identifying needs and making appropriate referrals to other services
- Act as the Lead Professional, coordinating support through the Team Around the Family (TAF) and serving as a single point of contact when required
- Work collaboratively with professionals across statutory and non‑statutory services to ensure effective, joined‑up support
- Support families who do not meet the threshold for specialist services, helping to prevent escalation of need
- Has experience working with children, young people, and families, particularly within early help, family support, or parenting services
- Is confident in completing assessments and managing cases using the Early Help Framework
- Has strong multi‑agency working and case coordination experience
- Is skilled in delivering or supporting parenting programmes or interventions
- Has excellent communication, relationship‑building, and problem‑solving skills
- Is resilient, empathetic, and committed to achieving positive outcomes for families
If you believe this role suits your experience and would like to apply, please send your most recent CV or call me directly.
Referral BonusIf you know someone who would be perfect for this role, you can earn a £250 referral bonus by passing on my details and asking them to get in touch.
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