Family Engagement Worker

The Job
Children’s Centre Family Engagement Worker (Temporary - 6 months)

You will be joining our Children’s Centre teams, playing a vital role in supporting families with children primarily aged 0-5. 

As a Family Engagement Worker, you will assess family need, and develop a family plan to improve outcomes through the delivery of outreach, home visits and delivery of evidence-based programmes, with a particular focus on the home learning environment, parent-infant relationships, perinatal mental health and parenting capacity. You may also be required to support the delivery of universal group sessions depending on capacity within the children’s centre.

As a new and developing role, you will be asked to input into the development of practice guidance and recording.

There are a total of 5 full-time positions across 5 different children’s centres. To start in October or as soon as possible.

About You
Are you passionate about supporting children and families in your community? Join Newham’s Children’s Centres where you can contribute to the development of our children’s futures.

As a valued member of the team, you will work to deliver high quality care and support. Your responsibilities will include:
•    Assessing family need and developing jointly-owned family plans
•    Delivering interventions across a range of community venues including the family home
•    High-quality and accurate recording of case notes
•    Understanding and commitment to equality, diversity, and inclusion principles
•    Understanding and commitment to safeguarding principles

We are seeking to appoint a Family Engagement Worker that has a Level 3 Diploma (or equivalent) in Childcare, Health & Social Care or related field OR significant relevant experience.

You should have:
•    A good understanding of child development and the Early Year’s Foundation Stage.
•    You must have worked with 0–5-year-olds before (inclusive of children with emerging or additional
      needs) and enjoy supporting families to achieve better outcomes
•    A real commitment to work closely with parents and see them as partners
•    The motivation to work closely with colleagues to create a positive learning environment
•    The ability to be reflective in your practice and interested in your professional development
•    An excellent level of written and spoken English and ability to use ICT
•    A commitment to safeguarding children and an understanding of why it is important.

What we can offer you
•    Very welcoming school and staff team.
•    A school with high aspirations for all our children and families
•    Opportunities for training to develop your professional skills and experience

•    Closing date 4th September.
•    Interviews expected between 9th – 18th September.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful candidate will undergo an enhanced DBS check.