Outreach & Activities Worker; 24 hours per week*; £18,887 per annum pro-rata (actual £12,951); fixed-term initially until 31st March 2023
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a dynamic and committed Outreach & Activities Worker, based in Wavertree & Childwall Children’s Centre, Liverpool, Merseyside. A short 50 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. The successful candidate 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).
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 Wavertree, Childwall & Woolton 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 ‘Activities Worker’ from the dropdown menu. Interviews will take place during September 2022. 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: Please submit as soon as possible.
Hours* 24 per week is 6 per day, Monday to Thursday each week. Some flexibility may be possible.
