Parent Carer Adviser (Families of Children/Young People with Disabilities)

Job Title: Parent Carer Adviser (Families of Children/Young People with Disabilities within the Earls Court Area)
Location: Hybrid - Home based and community venues across the Earls Court area (with travel within Hammersmith and Fulham as required)
Salary: £28,000 - £30,000 FTE per annum (pro rata)
Hours: Part-time - 18 hours per week
Contract: Fixed term for 12 months (extension subject to funding)

About the Employer

This organisation is a long-established Parent Carer Forum dedicated to supporting families of children and young people with disabilities. Founded over 25 years ago, they recently celebrated their 25th anniversary - a milestone that reflects their enduring commitment to advocacy, empowerment, coproduction, and peer support.

After many years under the umbrella of Hammersmith & Fulham Mencap, they became an independent Community Interest Company (CIC) in 2023. In April 2025, they were honoured with a Civic Award from Hammersmith & Fulham Council in recognition of their impact and dedication. This small but dynamic team works passionately to support parents and carers in navigating the often-complex world of disability services. Through personalised advocacy, accessible information, and regular activities such as coffee mornings, training and information sessions, they create safe, welcoming spaces where families can connect, learn, and feel heard.

This organisation plays a central role in service development and co-production across the area, ensuring that the voices of parents and carers shape the services their children depend on. From influencing policy to supporting individual families, they are proud to be a trusted source of guidance, strength, and community.

This organisation's work is overseen by the Steering Committee and governed by the Board of Directors, which ensures they remain responsive, inclusive, and rooted in the needs of the families they serve.

About the Role

Are you enthusiastic about empowering families and ensuring access to the right support? This Parent Carer Forum CIC is looking for a compassionate and experienced Parent Carer Adviser to support families of children and young people with disabilities in the Earls Court area

In this role you will:

• Provide 1-to-1 advice and advocacy and group sessions in community setting
• Deliver information sessions or workshops to help families navigate support services.
• Offer tailored signposting to local, educational, health and social care resources.
• Develop strong relationships with professionals at all levels and advocate effectively when challenges arise

You will work from home and run regular sessions in the Earls Court area, collaborating with families and community partners to reduce isolation, promote access to entitlements, and support informed decision-making.

They are looking for someone who:

• Has experience providing advice or advocacy to individuals in a community or voluntary sector setting.
• Has a knowledge and understanding of at least two of the following areas:
  • Adult/children social care
  • Special Education Needs and the Children and Families Act
  • Health (including mental health services, Continuing Health Care)
  • Housing
  • Youth services
• Understands the challenges faced by families of children with disabilities/ SEND.
• Can build trust with diverse communities and communicate clearly and empathetically.
• Is confident delivering group sessions or workshops
• Can maintain accurate case records and work with safeguarding procedures.

What this employer offers:

• A supportive, flexible working environment
• Regular supervision and training opportunities
• The chance to make a real difference in people's lives.

Closing Date: 22nd September at 12 pm midday.
Interviews: 30th September/1st October
Start Date: Immediate start (subject to DBS checks and references)

Interested?

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No agencies please.