Lifelong Links Coordinator – Self-Employed- Portsmouth

Are you experienced in working with young people and wanting to support care-experienced young people in developing lifelong support networks?

At Daybreak, a registered charity, we are looking for self-employed Lifelong Links Coordinators to join our teams.

We work with a team of self-employed Coordinators across the South of England and are actively seeking both Lifelong Links trained Coordinators and/or Coordinators with relevant experience who are prepared to undergo external, funded Lifelong Links training to join our service.

As a Lifelong Links Coordinator, you will facilitate a structured model designed by Family Rights Group to help care-experienced young people build lasting relationships with relatives and other supportive adults. Using specialised tools and techniques, you will identify, connect, and engage individuals who care about the child or young person. With your coordination, this network will come together to create a lifelong support plan, which will be integrated into the child’s care and pathway plans.

 We are looking for skilled relational practitioners who can work with sensitivity and compassion, particularly with individuals who have experienced trauma or other adverse life experiences. This role also requires strong collaborative problem-solving skills to help overcome barriers and sustain positive relationships.

We are currently seeking Coordinators in both Portsmouth and Wiltshire.

Requirements

• We welcome applications from individuals with or without prior Lifelong Links training. However, having completed the training is considered desirable.

• If you don’t have the training but have strong relevant experience, we still encourage you to apply.

• Funded external training is available on [dates], and any successful candidate without previous training would need to attend. Interviews will be held before the training takes place.

·        Experience in social care or a similar role that involves working with care-experienced young people

• Commitment to delivering high-quality work, every time

• Strong facilitation skills, bringing people together and ensuring every voice is heard

• Openness and honesty in all interactions

• A creative and compassionate approach to working with young people

Key Details

• Location: Portsmouth, Hampshire. We are also recruiting Coordinators in Wiltshire.

• Fee: £20 per hour plus expenses; up to 50 hours per Lifelong Links referral. Additional hours per referral in consultation and agreement with management.

• Working pattern: Flexible to suit your schedule and the needs of each case. This includes a mix of remote work and travel to meet young people and their networks. We welcome applicants with varying availability - even if you have other commitments, we encourage you to apply.

• Contract: Independent, Self-employed

• Training & Support:

  • If you are not currently trained in Lifelong Links and are successful in your application, Daybreak will fund the cost of the external training.

  • As a freelance Coordinator, you will be responsible for keeping up to date and funding other essential training, including Safeguarding and Data Protection.

  • You will be expected to attend regular contract meetings to discuss the progress of Lifelong Links cases. In addition, you will have access to practice development groups facilitated by our Director of Services. Time spent in both contract meetings and practice development groups will be paid.

  • Due to the nature of the work, you will also have the option to access one-to-one reflective wellbeing conversations with our Director of Services. These sessions are offered for your support and development, but they are not included as paid time.

  • We also offer discounted spaces at our training events and workshops for Coordinators working with us.

• Enhanced DBS is essential.

Applications

We are actively recruiting in response to confirmed funding, which we have until 31 March 2026 for Lifelong Links specifically. Apply today using our application form below.

If you’d like to learn more before applying, attend our optional webinar with our team: 23rd April, 2pm, 45mins

• Close date: 28th April, 2025

• Interview: tba

Alternative Positions

Interested in an employed position? We are recruiting for a Lifelong Links Coordinator as a Fixed Term Contract in Portsmouth. Read the job advert.

Trained Family Group Conference Coordinator? We are also actively recruiting self-employed Coordinators to join our team.  Coordinators can work across services if multi-skilled. Find out more here. You only need to apply once – but please indicate on your application which service you are interested in.

If you’re not yet trained in FGCs, check our alternative listing for guidance on how to become a Family Group Conference Coordinator.