Prevention & Advice Co-Ordinator

Discover yourself in Lewisham where what you do makes a difference to our vibrant and culturally diverse communities!

We have a rich history of welcoming people from all over the world and are proud to be recognised as the UKs first Borough of Sanctuary for our work in championing the rights of refugees and migrants.

Make a Real Difference in Lewisham

Are you passionate about supporting families and professionals to improve outcomes for children Do you thrive in fast-paced multi-agency environments where your advice and guidance can make a real impact Join us in Prevention & Family Adviceas a Prevention & Advice Coordinator and be part of a team thats transforming how we support families at the earliest opportunity.

Whats the Role

As a Prevention & Advice Coordinator youll be either part of Lewishams Family Thriveservice working at the heart of the Families First Contact Point or within theLewisham Family Hub Serviceas part of the Universal Offer for professionals. These unique roles bridges prevention planning with frontline triage ensuring families receive timely and appropriate support. Youll work closely with Family Help & Care and other partners to guide referrals share intelligence and coordinate responses when concerns fall below statutory thresholds.

Your insight will help professionals navigate safeguarding decisions while your knowledge of local services will ensure families are connected to the right support across the borough. Whether advising referrers promoting borough-wide services or strengthening multi-agency links your work will directly shape the lives of children and families in Lewisham.

This is a dynamic and influential role where your ability to negotiate advise and build relationships will be key to driving positive change.

Whats in it for You

• Impact: Be at the heart of Lewishams Families First Pathfinder strategy making a tangible difference every day.
• Collaboration: Work with a wide range of professionals across health education police and voluntary sectors.
• Development: Access training opportunities and contribute to shaping Lewishams Family Hub and neighbourhood-based services.
• Innovation: Be part of a forward-thinking team implementing the i-Thrive framework and integrated support pathways.
• Flexibility: Enjoy a role that values creativity autonomy and professional growth.

What Were Looking For

Were seeking someone with:

• A strong understanding of safeguarding and prevention pathways
• Experience working in multi-agency environments ideally within MASH or similar settings.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Confident in delivering advice training and support to professionals.
• A commitment to equality diversity and inclusive practice.

If youre ready to lead influence and collaborate to improve outcomes for children and families we want to hear from you.

Location

The role within Family Thrive is primarily based in Laurence House Catford within the FFCP Service but we operate a hybrid approach where you will be required to work both in the office and from home on a regular basis or from our Family Hubs.

The role based within the Family Hubs will be based in the Family Hubs sites TBC

Special conditions

• The job is subject to an enhanced DBS check

The recruitment process is anonymous and we dont accept CVs.

Applicant handbook- please read the guidance in this handbook when applying. It is essential that you complete the application fully and that your supporting statement covers how you meet each of the person specification criteria listed.

For an informal discussion about this job please contact on 0 for therole within Family Thrive and Charlotte Smith for the role within the Family Hubs

Please ensure you specify which role you are applying for in your personal statement I.e. PAC within Family Thrive or PAC within Family Hubs

Closing Date: Friday 27^th March 2026

Interviews to be held: 13th 14th & 15th April 2026 at Laurence House Catford

There will be a test prior to a set of questions

Please click here to view the Job Description and Person Specification

Salary

44 235 - 45 852 per annum (P01)

N.B: All appointments will be offered at the minimum spinal column point (SCP) for the grade of the role. The only exception to this will be when matching current salary (up to the maximum of the scale) which is subject to evidential proof.

Diversity

Lewisham Council is a Disability Confident employer. We welcome and encourage job applications of all abilities. If you require any reasonable adjustments in the application or interview please contact the lead contact on this advert. We will make reasonable adjustments to make sure our disabled applicants and those with health conditions are supported throughout our recruitment process. We support the access to work scheme further details are available at Council has a dedicated employment support serviceLewisham Works which offers Lewisham residents guidance in relation to applying for jobs. If you want to join Lewisham Works please emailand an advisor will be in touch with you.

The Council reserves the right to close adverts early if there is a large response

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