At a Glance
- Tasks: Support families in enhancing children's early learning and development.
- Company: Bristol City Council, committed to community diversity and support.
- Benefits: Full-time role with a focus on creativity and impact.
- Other info: Opportunity to influence early learning support across the city.
- Why this job: Shape the future of children's learning and make a real difference.
- Qualifications: Experience with children and families, strong understanding of child development.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Position Details: Permanent, Full Time 37 hours per week.
Overview: We are creating a small number of Home Learning Environment (HLE) Co‑ordinator roles, working across the city (North, South, and East/Central localities), to help strengthen how we support children’s learning at home from the earliest years. This is a new and developing role. We’re looking for people who want to help build it – bringing ideas, creativity and a strong sense of what works for children and families.
Responsibilities:
- Coordinate, deliver and develop evidence-based support for parents and carers to build children’s early language, confidence, relationships and readiness for school.
- Bring together Family Hub teams, early years providers and partners to strengthen a joined‑up approach to early learning and family support across your locality.
- Work directly with families and influence the wider system to ensure support is accessible, consistent and impactful across the city.
- Deliver evidence-based programmes, build strong relationships with families, especially those who may find it harder to access support.
- Work flexibly, use initiative and contribute to shaping a service as it develops.
Qualifications:
- Experience of working with children and families, understanding how early learning happens in settings and everyday family life.
- Strong knowledge of child development and the ability to build relationships with families.
- Experience of delivering evidence-based programmes.
Additional Requirements: Enhanced DBS Check required.
Contact: For an informal conversation about the role, please contact Lucy Watkins, lucy.watkins@bristol.gov.uk.
EEO Statement: Bristol City Council strives to have a workforce that reflects the communities it serves, we are therefore committed to ensuring diversity in our hiring process. We welcome, develop and promote people from all sections of the community. Appointments will be made on merit.
Home Learning Co-Ordinator - Family Hubs in Bristol employer: Bristol City Council
Bristol City Council is an exceptional employer, dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment that prioritises the development of its employees. As a Home Learning Co-Ordinator, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on families and children across the city, while benefiting from a culture that encourages creativity, collaboration, and professional growth. With a commitment to diversity and community engagement, working here means being part of a team that values your contributions and supports your career aspirations.
