This is a fantastic opportunity for a Kentown Family Service Co-Ordinator to make a real difference to families caring for children with life-limiting and life-threatening conditions. We have two positions available. One on a three-year contract and one maternity cover for up to 9 months.
Together for Short Lives is a charity that makes sure seriously ill children and their families get the care they need, especially at the end of life. We work closely with families, care professionals, and services to improve children’s palliative care. We also speak up to government leaders and decision-makers to help make sure families have access to the best support when they need it.
About the Role
As a Kentown Family Service Coordinator, you will be the first point of contact for families referred into the Kentown programme, helping them navigate health, social care, and voluntary sector services. You will:
- Carry out family needs assessments and co-develop personalised support plans with families.
- Build strong local relationships with health, education, and community services to ensure families can access the help they need.
- Promote the work of the Kentown Programme and Together for Short Lives and raise awareness of children’s palliative care in the region.
- Support family engagement events, training opportunities, and ongoing evaluation of the programme’s impact.
- Work collaboratively with the Kentown team, sharing learning and best practice across regions.
- This is a home-based role with travel across Lancashire, Cumbria, and Manchester.
About You
We’re looking for someone with experience in health, social care, or education who is passionate about supporting families. You will bring:
- Experience working directly with children, young people, or families with complex needs.
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills with families and professionals.
- The ability to assess needs, coordinate support, and signpost families to the right services.
- Confidence in collecting feedback and supporting events or activities for families.
- A proactive, compassionate, and organised approach, with good IT and record-keeping skills.
- A full driving licence and willingness to travel are essential.
Our benefits include:
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holiday’s
- pension scheme
- employee assistance programme
- days off for volunteering
- Flexible working arrangements
How to Apply
If you are interested in applying for this post, please complete the application form and email back to us at recruit@togetherforshortlives.org.uk. CVs will not be accepted. We regret that at this stage we can only consider candidates who have the right to work in the UK.
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If you have any queries or would like to discuss the role please contact recruit@togetherforshortlives.org.uk.
Closing date: Closing date for applications is at 9 AM on Friday 3rd October.
Interview date: Interviews will be held on the 16th or 17th October.
Safeguarding
Together for Short Lives is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
This post is subject to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and two satisfactory references.
All new staff will receive appropriate safeguarding training as part of their induction. Any concerns about the welfare of a child or vulnerable adult will be taken seriously and reported in accordance with our safeguarding policy.
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
We are an equal opportunities employer and ensure fair, equal treatment regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation.