Children and Family Worker

About the Role

At [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] we support people through change, challenge or crisis. We are looking to appoint a highly motivated, experienced Children and Family Worker to deliver our universal parenting programme and support positive outcomes for families across the Medway area. This is an exciting opportunity to work in collaboration with the Service Manager, stakeholders and partners such as Family Hubs, Best Start in Life offer and Perinatal services.

Main Responsibilities

• Deliver evidence informed parenting programmes to groups of parents and caregivers in community settings.
• Provide 1 to 1 support for families who may require additional help, including signposting to targeted and specialist services.
• Plan and deliver weekly sessions for parents/carers and babies (0-2) including creating an engaging play environment, facilitating singing/rhymes, and sharing early development messages.
• Build strong relationships with local partners such as Family Hubs, Health Visiting, Midwifery and other early years services.
• Use agreed outcome measurement tools to record impact and contribute to monitoring and evaluation.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure all data collection complies with safeguarding, confidentiality and data sharing requirements.
• Promote the service professionally and uphold [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]'s values.

Main Requirements

• A relevant Level 3+ qualification in health, social care, childcare, education, or a related field.
• Experience facilitating groups with adults, ideally including parenting related content.
• Experience in supporting parents in accessing additional targeted support services, including safeguarding referrals.
• Knowledge of early child development (0–2 years), with ability to plan and deliver engaging early years group sessions.
• Strong communication, interpersonal and organisational skills, including competent IT and record keeping.
• Commitment to equal opportunities, diversity and equality.
• Ability to align with [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]'s mission and values.
• A full driving licence and access to own car is required.

Benefits

• Annual paid leave: 25 days starting, rising by one day each April to max 30, plus bank holidays (pro-rata).
• Up to 6% matched-pension contributions.
• Enhanced paid sick leave and paid family leave.
• Eye care and winter flu jabs vouchers.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Professional development and training opportunities.

How to Apply

Click the 'Apply' link below and fill out the digital application form. For queries, email: [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]. All appointments are subject to satisfactory Safer Recruitment checks. [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is committed to Equality, Diversity & Inclusion.