Job requirements
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Essential
22 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Experience
Experience working with Children and Young People
- Experience
Experience working in Mental Health
- Experience
Experience working within health, social care, education or voluntary services
- Experience
Experience coordinating services or managing referrals
- Experience
Experience working with multiple agencies
- Experience
Experience maintaining confidential records
- Experience
Experience using electronic patient record systems
- Qualifications
Right to Work in the UK
- Qualifications
Evidence of a high standard of written and spoken English (GCSE or equivalent)
- Qualifications
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).
- Skills, Knowledge & Other
Excellent communication skills
- Skills, Knowledge & Other
Able to work proactively and use own initiative
- Skills, Knowledge & Other
Ability to build relationships
- Skills, Knowledge & Other
Excellent organisational skills
- Skills, Knowledge & Other
Strong IT skills
- Skills, Knowledge & Other
Able to prioritise competing demands
- Skills, Knowledge & Other
Able to work independently
- Skills, Knowledge & Other
Able to analyse information and make appropriate decisions
- Skills, Knowledge & Other
Ability to use Microsoft Office, Teams and Excel
- Skills, Knowledge & Other
Understanding of safeguarding
- Skills, Knowledge & Other
Full Driving Licence
- Skills, Knowledge & Other
Immunisation status - Hep B / MMR
Desirable
1 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Qualifications
Coaching or counselling qualification
Job summary
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-time on a one year fixed term contract. The role also requires working two evenings per week and one Saturday per month.
The Children & Young People's (CYP) Co-ordinator will support children, young people and their families to access the right mental health and wellbeing support at the right time.
Working across Primary Care Networks, the postholder will act as a central coordinator between general practice, specialist NHS services, local authority teams, education, voluntary sector organisations and community services.
Main duties of the job
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.
About us
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
Details
- Date posted: 01 September 2026
- Pay scheme: Other
- Salary: £35,000 to £42,000 a year
- Contract: Fixed term
- Duration: 1 years
- Working pattern: Full-time
- Reference number: E0004-26-0065
- Job locations: The Pembroke Centre, 90 Pembroke Road, Ruislip, HA4 8NX, United Kingdom
Job responsibilities
- 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
Partnership Working
- 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
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This advert is for Children & Young People's Coordinator with The Confederation, Hillingdon CIC in Ruislip, United Kingdom. It is listed as a Coordinator (discipline unspecified) role. The advertised salary is £35000.00 to £42000.00. The contract type is Fixed-Term. The application deadline is 15 Sep 2026.
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