Children & Young People's Coordinator
The Confederation, Hillingdon CIC
Ruislip, HA4 8NXView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Salary
£35,000 to £42,000
Contract
Fixed-Term
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
15 September 2026
8 days leftJob description
We are actively seeking candidates to apply for the role of a CYP Coordinator at The Confederation. There are two vacancies available. Both are full-t...
The role combines care coordination, service navigation, partnership working, pathway development and quality improvement to improve access to early intervention and reduce unnecessary escalation into crisis services.
The postholder will manage referrals, coordinate care, develop strong relationships across organisations and contribute to service improvement through data collection, reporting and evaluation.
- Coordinate referrals across multiple services
- Receive, review and triage referrals into the CYP programme
- Build collaborative relationships across organisations
- Provide advocacy, tailored support and empower self-management within sessions
- Coordinate onward referrals to the most appropriate services
- Support children, young people and families to navigate local services
- Develop individual support plans where appropriate
- Maintain regular contact with families whilst awaiting support
- Escalate safeguarding or clinical concerns appropriately
- Maintain accurate clinical records using digital systems
- Represent the CYP Programme across Hillingdon
- Develop strong working relationships with:
- GP Practices
- Primary Care Networks
- CAMHS
- CYP Mental Health SPA
- MHST
- School Nursing
- Family Hubs
- Family Help Teams
- Local Authority Services
- Third Sector organisations
- Community providers
- Act as the first point of contact for advice regarding available CYP services.
Service Development
- Support continuous improvement of the programme by:
- Identifying pathway gaps
- Creation of new initiatives to address pathway gaps
- Mapping local services
- Maintaining relationships with partners
Data and Quality Improvement
- Record programme activity accurately
- Collect outcome measures
- Present data at PCN and programme meetings
- Contribute to service evaluations
Engagement
- Attend PCN meetings
- Promote the CYP programme via engagement initiatives
- Build awareness of referral routes
Governance
- Participate in supervision and case discussions
- Attend MDT meetings
- Complete safeguarding and mandatory training
- Follow information governance procedures
The Confederation, Hillingdon CIC works with General Practice and other healthcare providers to deliver its vision for Hillingdon to deliver the best primary care outcomes for patients in the whole of London. We are a not-for-profit community interest company. The Confederation works to develop and support individual GP practices, PCNs and Neighbourhoods and their changing needs. We deliver excellent clinical services ourselves both at scale and complementary to General Practice. We are the provider representative voice for local General Practice into the wider NHS and other Partners. We are of the NHS but independent, innovative and transformational.
The Confederation determines to develop as an attractive place to work, providing rewarding roles and opportunities to grow in order to attract and retain great staff that in turn delivers our vision.
Our Values
- We work together to make a difference for patients
- We care enough to go the extra mile
- We support, trust, and empower
- We sincerely value each other
- We support primary care to own its destiny
Qualifications
Essential
- Right to Work in the UK
- Evidence of a high standard of written and spoken English (GCSE or equivalent)
- Degree or equivalent Level 6 qualification in a relevant subject (e.g. Psychology, Social Work, Mental Health, Public Health, Medical & Ethics, Health & Social Care, Childhood Studies, Nursing or a related discipline).
Desirable: - Coaching or counselling qualification
Skills, Knowledge & Other
Essential
- Excellent communication skills
- Able to work proactively and use own initiative
- Ability to build relationships
- Excellent organisational skills
- Strong IT skills
- Able to prioritise competing demands
- Able to work independently
- Able to analyse information and make appropriate decisions
- Ability to use Microsoft Office, Teams and Excel
- Understanding of safeguarding
- Full Driving Licence
- Immunisation status - Hep B / MMR
Experience
Essential
- Experience working with Children and Young People
- Experience working in Mental Health
- Experience working within health, social care, education or voluntary services
- Experience coordinating services or managing referrals
- Experience working with multiple agencies
- Experience maintaining confidential records
- Experience using electronic patient record systems
How to apply
Applications are handled entirely by the employer on the original advert. We do not collect CVs, supporting statements or application data.
Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
1 September 2026
Last checked
3 September 2026
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