Job Description

Children's Wellbeing Coordinator
£45,750 - £49,056 per annum
Fixed term until 31/03/2027

Would you like to make a difference to children’s emotional wellbeing 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 Children’s Wellbeing Coordinator to play a central role in strengthening our local emotional wellbeing and mental health support for children and young people.

This is a unique opportunity to work across Family Hubs, MASH Integrated Front Door (IFD), and the Newham Multi-Agency Collaborative (NewMAC), ensuring children and families receive the right help, at the right time, by the right service.

About the Role

As Children’s Wellbeing Coordinator, you will coordinate, identify and enhance Newham’s network of community-based wellbeing and mental health support. You will act as a key link between the council and voluntary, community and faith sector (VCFS) partners, supporting effective pathways and strong multi-agency oversight.

You will:

• Coordinate referrals from CAMHS, MASH Integrated Front Door and Early Help into community wellbeing support
• Provide administrative support as part of MASH Integrated Front Door (IFD)
• Chair the NewMAC Panel, ensuring meetings are structured, outcome-focused and child-centred
• Track and review children’s progress to ensure timely outcomes and prevent drift
• Build strong partnerships with VCFS organisations and statutory services
• Contribute to research, evaluation and service improvements alongside Public Health
• Champion equitable, trauma-informed and culturally competent practice

This is a non-case-holding role focused on coordination, partnership and system improvement.

About You

You will bring:

• Strong understanding of children’s emotional wellbeing, mental health and early intervention
• Experience of multi-agency working within health, education, social care or community settings
• Confidence in chairing meetings or panels and coordinating complex information
• Excellent communication, organisation and relationship-building skills
• A clear commitment to equity, inclusion and tackling disproportionality

You may have a background in mental health, psychology, social care, education, public health or the voluntary sector.

Why join Newham?

• Be part of an ambitious borough-wide prevention and wellbeing system
• Work collaboratively across health, care and community partners
• Shape how children’s wellbeing support is coordinated and delivered
• 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 Deborah Reid for an informal conversation.

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Application deadline is: Sunday 19th July 2026 23:59

Additional Information

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.

Please attach your supporting statement, explaining in no more than x2 A4 sides why and how you meet the criteria for this role.

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The London Borough of Newham is located only 5 miles east of London. It is well positioned with access to all major networks in London and the south east. It is well connected by public transport with, bus, tube and DLR. When the Crossrail service opens it will call at Custom House close to our council offices and also Stratford station and from there to central London. The London City Airport which serves major European cities is located at Royal Albert Dock. Newham has the youngest overall population in the country. It was one of the six host boroughs for the 2012 Summer Olympics and contains most of the Olympic Park including the London Stadium. It has a thriving arts quarter with the Theatre Royal Stratford East offering excellent entertainment for all the family. There is the University of East London which has two campuses in Newham, one in Stratford and another next to the regenerated Royal Albert Dock. It also has a large Westfield shopping Centre in Stratford which has all the major retailers there.