Parent Carer Network Lead

Key responsibilities

Network Coordination & Administration

● Provide a coordinated mechanism for capturing and amplifying the voices of
parents and carers across all PCN partners, ensuring their lived experience
directly informs LASSPB decision-making, strategic planning and the design,
commissioning and improvement of services.
● Organise and support 6 Parent Carer Network (PCN) meetings per year
● Manage communication with network members (emails, WhatsApp,
reminders)
● Admin tasks related to the PCN meetings (Agenda, guest speakers)
● Report on activities at PCN meetings
● Support meeting planning (venues, agendas, follow-ups)
● Work closely with commissioning team and provide a written report termly on
activities, insights and progress.

Community Outreach & Engagement

● Build relationships with smaller parent support groups and strengthen
relationship with existing community organisations across Bradford
● Increase PFBA and PCN membership by reaching families and groups who
are not currently engaged
● Attend community events, groups, and local spaces to raise awareness of
PFBA & PCN
● Actively engage with families who have children with SEND e.g. from diverse
cultures, language and backgrounds
● Work alongside trusted community leaders and organisations

Inclusion & Cultural Awareness

● Support culturally sensitive engagement, particularly around SEND and
including mental health
● Be aware of stigma and barriers within different communities
● Ensure communication is accessible and inclusive (including language
support where possible)