Senior Project Coordinator (Young Carer Project) in London

Would you like to raise awareness, build connections and improve emotional wellbeing outcomes for young carers in one of London’s most diverse boroughs? Newham Council is committed to early intervention, prevention and equity. We are seeking a skilled and motivated professional to play a central strategic role in strengthening support for young carers.

This is a unique opportunity to provide strategic coordination across Early Help, the Young Carer commissioned supplier (Newham Carer Community), voluntary, community and faith sector (VCFS) partners and organisations, and statutory partners, strengthening pathways, improving collaboration and raising awareness of young carers’ needs across the system.

About the role: We are seeking an experienced Senior Project Coordinator to play a key strategic role within our Young Carer Project. This is an exciting opportunity to lead on strategy development, awareness-raising and partnership connection to improve outcomes for young carers and their families.

You will:

• Support the delivery of a portfolio of strategic projects linked to the Young Carer Project, ensuring alignment with wider Children and Young People’s priorities.
• Lead on awareness-raising and engagement activity, strengthening understanding of young carers’ needs across internal teams and partner organisations.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including education, health, social care, voluntary and community sector partners.
• Support the development of cross-service and cross-agency working, enabling more joined-up responses for young carers.
• Coordinate workshops, meetings and engagement events to support co-production with young carers and families.
• Contribute to the development of strategies, plans, reports and briefings, influencing senior leaders and partners.
• Monitor delivery, manage risks and dependencies, and ensure progress against agreed outcomes.
• Lead on clear, timely and engaging programme communications, both internally and across the partnership.

This is a non-case holder role. The post is focused on system improvement, engagement, and programme delivery, rather than direct work with individual families.

About you: You will bring:

• A strong understanding of services for children and young people, and the wider policy and legislative context.
• Experience supporting service improvement, transformation or change programmes.
• Excellent communication, influencing and report-writing skills, with the ability to engage stakeholders at all levels.
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Confidence in facilitating workshops and supporting co-production and consultation activity.
• A collaborative approach, with the ability to work constructively across professional boundaries.

Why join Newham?

• Be part of a high-impact strategic project supporting young carers.
• Work collaboratively across services and with external partners.
• A supportive environment that values equality, diversity and continuous improvement.
• Access regular supervision, learning and development opportunities.
• Make a tangible difference to children and families at an early point.

Additional Information: This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS check. Some evening or weekend work may be occasionally required to support partnership activity. We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusive recruitment.

For more information, please contact Susan Abiola for an informal conversation.

Please view JD here. Application deadline is: 3rd June 2026.

We are committed to creating an inclusive, anti-racist environment for all. When you apply for a job at Newham, your application is considered on its merits regardless of your age, disability, ethnicity, faith, gender identity or sexual orientation. If you share our vision and values, and you bring the experience and skills we need, that’s all that matters to us.

The London Borough of Newham has important responsibilities for safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. If you are appointed to a job that involves working with these groups, you may be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

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