Outreach & Activities Worker; 21 hours per week; £9.50 per hour; fixed-term initially until 30th November 2021.
We are looking for a dynamic and committed Outreach Worker, based in Wavertree, Childwall, Woolton & Church Children’s Centre in Liverpool, Merseyside.
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).
The successful candidate will be required to hold at least a level 2/equivalent qualification, have experience delivering 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 & Church Children’s Centre, predominately working from the Wavertree setting.
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. CVs are NOT accepted. Interviews will take place during late March/early April 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 for this post.
Closing date: 10am Wednesday 17th March 2021.
