Outreach & Activities Worker; -16-21 hours per week*; £18,562 pro-rata; fixed-term until 31st March 2022
We are looking for a dynamic and committed Outreach & Activities Worker, based in Picton and Kensington Children’s Centre in Liverpool, Merseyside. A short 60 second video is here:
The successful candidate will work to increase by an agreed % 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 Picton and Kensington 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. Interviews will take place during early October 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: 10am Wednesday 6th October 2021.
Note* There is the option of working a number of hours between 16 and 21 per week.
Pro-rata on 16 hours actual is £8,485 per annum; 21 hours actual is £11,137 per annum.
