Every child deserves the best possible start in life, and every family deserves the support they need to thrive.
That's why Coventry is investing in its Best Start in Life programme - bringing together services, partners and communities to help make Coventry the best city in the UK for children and families.
We're looking for passionate, committed people to join us. Whether you're an experienced practitioner or looking for a role with real purpose, you'll be part of a team making a genuine difference every day.
Current vacancies
Family Hub Practitioner
- salary: £25,989 to £29,540
- closing date: 9 August, 2026
- join our Family Hub team and help deliver early help services that support families and strengthen communities. You'll build trusted relationships, provide practical support, deliver engaging activities, and work with partner organisations to ensure children, parents and carers can access the help they need
Early Help Partnership Co-ordinator
- salary: £33,699 to £39,862
- closing date: 9 August, 2026
- in this rewarding role, you'll work closely with a wide range of partners including schools, health services, police, community organisations and volunteers to develop and deliver high-quality services that meet local needs. You'll plan and deliver evidence-based programmes, support community engagement, develop new opportunities for families and help shape services through collaboration and innovation
Best Start Inclusion Practitioner
- salary: £28,598 to £34,434
- closing date: 9 August, 2026
- working as part of a multi-agency Family Hub team, you'll support families, deliver targeted interventions, champion inclusive practice, and help identify needs early so children can thrive. You'll work closely with parents, health professionals, early years settings and community partners to ensure every child receives the right support at the right time
Family Hub Network Development Coordinator
- salary: £39,152 to £46,142
- closing date: 9 August, 2026
- in this rewarding leadership role, you'll manage and develop a dedicated team, oversee impactful services and evidence-based programmes, and work closely with partners to ensure children and families receive the right support at the right time. You'll drive service improvement, champion a whole-family approach, and ensure the Family Hub continues to deliver positive outcomes for the local community
Family Hub Community Practitioner
- salary: £28,598 to £34,434
- closing date: 9 August 2026
- we're looking for a motivated and compassionate Family Hub Community Practitioner to support children, young people and families through early help interventions. You'll work directly with families, provide practical support, deliver evidence-based programmes, and collaborate with local partners to connect people with the right services and improve outcomes
Contact us
If you'd like to find out more about any of the roles, the recruitment process, or working within Coventry's Best Start in Life programme, we'd be happy to hear from you.
You can contact the team at EarlyHelp@coventry.gov.uk.
For Coventry. For families. For the future.