Outreach & Activities Worker; £18,562 pro-rata*; 20 hours per week**; fixed-term for 6 months initially, possibly up to 12 months (maternity cover)
Would you like the exciting challenge of working in a children’s centre in Liverpool? Well we are looking for a dynamic and committed Outreach & Activities Worker, based in Granby & Dingle Children’s Centre in Liverpool, Merseyside.
The successful candidate will work to increase by an agreed percentage of families registered within the reach area and to increase the agreed % actively participating in centre services in line with the Children’s Centre targets and with government aims to reduce the gap in outcomes between deprived families and the rest of the population. S/he will also work to help improve EYFS outcomes by persuading reach area families to take up services which meet and address families’ specific needs (with a focus on the most vulnerable families).
As services gradually re-start (subject to Covid 19), the successful candidate will also be required to support and deliver family & child activities (such as Rhyme Time, Stay and Play, Messy Play, Baby massage, baby weighing, physical activity sessions, Early Years Workshops, Early Support and others), which provide childcare, education, health and family support
The successful candidate will be required to hold at least a level 2/equivalent qualification, have experience of, or demonstrate the ability, to deliver outreach services which encourages people to access services, be a people person and able to actively promote the centre and its services. Being strongly motivated is essential. An enhanced DBS will be undertaken. The role is based in Granby & Dingle Children’s Centre.
The centre is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and families, and expects all staff to share this commitment.
First Steps Enterprise Limited is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and encourage applicants from all backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, or age.
We strongly advise you to apply your skills and experience to the person specification when completing your application. We cannot emphasis this enough.. This is via our online form below. Choose ‘Outreach Worker’ from the Dropdown box. Interviews are scheduled to take place during 18th November 2021. No agencies, please.
If you are not working, you may be able to access assistance via our Directions programme, the staff of whom are completely separate from the recruitment and selection team.
Closing date: 4pm Monday 15th November 2021.
Note: *Pro-rata – actual based on 20 hours is £10,606 per annum.
Note** the 20 hours pattern may vary according to timetable needs, but will be between 9am and 3.30pm. The position is not term-time only.
