Outreach Workers

We are looking for enthusiastic and committed practitioners to join our Family Hub Teams supporting children and Families to deliver services in community settings. The Outreach Worker will work with children, young people and families aged 0-19 (or 25 with special educational needs and disabilities), assessing their needs and delivering high-quality interventions predominately as a group basis, They will also help families navigate to appropriate services within and beyond the hub to ensure their needs are fully supported. WHAT IS INVOLVED? You will

• Plan, deliver and evaluate group-based programmes to children, young people, parents / carers and families, which will be in community venues and family homes.
• To home visit families in our local communities to support families to access services and reduce barriers to accessibility, including work with dads and male carers.
• Work in partnership with children, young people, their families and carers providing direct help and interventions to families that contribute to meaningful positive change.
• Work in an integrated way with other professionals to meet the needs of children, young people and families, so that they experience seamless support, e.g. access to nursery provision and deliver weekend and evening activities.
• Regularly review the effectiveness of delivery for families in Community Settings.
  
  A Level 3 qualification in a relevant field (e.g. childcare, early years, health, youth work)
• Experience working with children aged 0-5 and families, including those with SEND
• Experience of multi-agency working
• Knowledge of the SEND Code of Practice and early child development
• Experience delivering group activities or interventions
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
Please refer to the attached Person Specification for the full criteria. If successful, you will be required to apply for a Disclosure and Barring Service Enhanced Disclosure.

We offer a competitive rewards package that includes attractive salaries, a generous annual leave entitlement of 27 days (rising to 32 after five years' continuous local government service), membership of the excellent contributory career average Local Government Pension Scheme, and a range of flexible working arrangements including hybrid working (home and office) where applicable. Explore the full range of rewards and benefits on our website.