Bright Start Family Support Coordinator - Barnet Mencap

Royal Mencap Society; Chipping Barnet; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A charitable organization in the UK is seeking a Bright Start Family Support Coordinator based in Chipping Barnet. The ideal candidate will be passionate and organized, focused on providing support to families of children with additional needs. Responsibilities include planning inclusive family activities, managing feedback from participants, and collaborating with local entities for better service access. The role is permanent, reflecting a commitment to supporting children’s readiness for school through essential community outreach. Applications due by 16 January 2026.

Qualifications

• Passionate and organized mindset required for family support.
• Ability to empathize with parents and children with disabilities.
• Experience in planning and delivering inclusive activities.

Responsibilities

• Empathise with parents/carers of children with disabilities.
• Plan and deliver educational family activities.
• Maintain accurate records and gather feedback from families.
• Provide advice and signposting support to families.
• Develop links with local schools and community organizations.

Job description

Bright Start Family Support Coordinator - Barnet Mencap

Department: Network Programmes

Position: Paid

Town/City: London

Salary Details:

Advertising End Date: 16 Jan 2026

Internal Advertising End Date: 16 Jan 2026

Vacancy Type: Permanent

Job Advert

Barnet Mencap is a charity based in Finchley that provides support and runs a multitude of projects for people with learning disabilities and/or Autism. We are dynamic, enthusiastic, diverse, and committed to equal opportunities and the safeguarding of children and adults at risk.

Bright Start is a collaboration with Home Start Barnet to support and improve the school readiness of children in the Graham Park area of Barnet. It is funded by John Lyon's Charity.

We are seeking a passionate and organized Project Coordinator to ensure that the needs of families of children with additional needs are supported within the Bright Start collaboration. Please view the Job Description and Person Specification for a better idea of what the role entails and what we're looking for.

Responsibilities

• Empathise with parents/carers of children or young people with disabilities
• Plan and deliver inclusive, fun, and educational family activities that promote learning and social interaction.
• Maintain accurate records, monitor progress, and gather feedback from families to continually improve the programme
• Provide individual benefit advice and signposting support to families, helping them access relevant services and entitlements.
• Develop and maintain strong links with local schools, health professionals, and community organizations.

Further details are available on our website at www.barnetmencap.org.uk, or you can contact us on 020 8349 3842 if you would like more information.

To apply, please send your CV alongside a covering letter to [e-mail] explaining how you meet the criteria on the person specification.

The successful candidate will be required to complete an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service application in line with Section 115 of The Police Act 1997.

Closing Date: 16th January 2026
Interview Date: 3rd February 2026

PLEASE NOTE: This vacancy is for a Mencap affiliated Network Partner and not for Royal Mencap Society. Network Partners sign up to a terms of membership and pay a membership fee to subscribe Royal Mencap Society’s Network and each local group is a separate and independent charity within their own right. As part of the group’s membership, they have the opportunity to advertise their vacancies on the Royal Mencap Society jobs website.

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