Best Start in Life and Family Hubs Engagement Worker
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Best Start in Life and Family Hubs Engagement Worker
[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is seeking a dedicated Engagement Worker to support families in the Bradford District.
- Location: Bradford, UK
- Salary: £28,884 - £31,698 per annum
- Hours: 37 hours per week (full-time), part-time considered (29.6 hours)
- Contract: Temporary until March 2027
- Closing Date: 27 April 2026
About the Role
The Best Start in Life programme provides extra support to families from conception to age five. [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] runs this service across the Bradford District, working through Family Hubs. The Engagement Worker will attend sessions, engage with families, signpost to services, and liaise with professionals.
Main Responsibilities
- Plan forward to attend sessions across Bradford District in Family Hubs, satellite sites, and community venues.
- Engage with families to share information about the Best Start in Life programme and encourage participation.
- Be a friendly presence, building rapport with parents/carers and children.
- Signpost and refer into Best Start in Life projects and Family Hub activities.
- Support families to navigate the Families and Young People’s information (FYI) website.
- Liaise with Family Hub staff, Family Navigators, and other professionals.
Requirements
- Personal experience of pregnancy, childbirth, and early parenting, or supporting people in the first 1001 days.
- Experience of supporting families and communities, community engagement or outreach work, and advising/signposting.
- Excellent organisational skills and ability to work autonomously.
- Good networking and engagement skills.
- Appointment subject to satisfactory DBS disclosure.
Benefits
- 25 days annual leave (rising to 30) plus bank holidays
- Up to 6% matched-pension contributions
- Enhanced paid sick leave and family leave
- Cycle to work scheme
- Professional development opportunities
How to Apply
Click the 'Apply Now' link to fill out the digital application form. Closing date: Sunday 26th April at 23:59. Interviews: Wednesday 13th May – in person. For queries, email [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal].
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is committed to equality and welcomes applications from all sections of the community, particularly Black, Asian, minority ethnic, LGBTQ+, and disabled candidates.