Best Start Outreach Worker - 37 hours per week - Fixed term contract to October 2027

BCP Council; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

BCP Council invites applications for the Best Start Outreach Worker role within Safeguarding and Early Help. The post is a 37-hour week, fixed-term until 31 October 2027, based across Family Hub sites and other community venues to support babies and children aged 0-5 and their families.

The starting salary is £35,570 (pro rata for part-time) with a defined pay band and opportunities for progression as you grow within the council.

Qualifications

• Experience of working directly with children and families, with strong communication and engagement skills.
• Commitment to reducing inequalities and helping families access services.

Responsibilities

• Lead outreach activities across Family Hub sites.
• Conduct home visits and group sessions.
• Provide information, advice and guidance to families.
• Support families to identify needs and navigate available services.

Job description

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Best Start Outreach Worker - 37 hours per week - Fixed term contract to October 2027

Dynamics Position No. and Role Profile Code 114873/ MUL151

Number of Positions:

1

Contract Type:

Fixed Term

Working Hours:

37 hours per week

Location:

BCP Civic Centre

Closing Date:

11/10/2026

Job Category:

Children's Services

Region / Division:

Children's Services

Business Unit:

Safeguarding and Early Help

Job Introduction

Starting salary for this role is £35,570 (pro rata for part-time colleagues)

This role sits within a well defined pay band, offering clear progression as you grow your career at BCP. Without exception all new starters begin at the entry point of the band, ensuring fairness and consistency across the organisation. Be part of a forward thinking workplace where you’re supported to grow and you can truly #BeTheDifference at BCP.

Internal colleagues are also normally appointed at the bottom of the band, unless moving within the same profession and skill level, where the pay band is the same they can be appointed to the existing pay point.

Number of positions: 1
Hours: 37 hours per week
Contract: Fixed Term until 31/10/2027
Location: Family Hub based, working across hub network sites

We are excited to invite applications for the newly established role of Best Start Outreach Workeras part of the development of our Best Start Family Hubs programme.

This is an exciting opportunity to support families with babies and children aged 0-5 years, helping to ensure they can access the services, advice and support they need during their child's earliest and most important years of development. Working across Family Hub sites, community venues and family homes, Best Start Outreach Workers will play a vital role in engaging families who may be less likely to access support, building trusted relationships and helping children get the very best start in life.

The role sits at the heart of the Department for Education's Best Start Family Hubs programme and is centred on relationship-based practice, community engagement and early intervention. You will work directly with families with young children, providing information, advice and guidance, supporting families to identify their strengths and needs, and helping them to navigate and access the right support at the right time. This may include support relating to parenting, child development, health, education and wider family wellbeing.

We are looking for enthusiastic, compassionate and motivated individuals who are passionate about improving outcomes for babies, young children and their families. You will have experience of working directly with children and families, excellent communication and engagement skills, and a commitment to reducing inequalities and supporting families to overcome barriers to accessing services.

Successful applicants will contribute to outreach activities, home visiting, family support, group delivery and community engagement activities, helping to ensure Best Start Family Hubs are welcoming, inclusive and accessible to all families with children under five. This is a unique opportunity to help shape a new service and make a meaningful difference to children and families across BCP.

If you are passionate about supporting babies, young children and their families, building strong community connections and helping families access support at the earliest opportunity, this could be an exciting opportunity to join an evolving service and play a key role in delivering the Best Start vision across BCP.

Proposed interview dates: 22 and 23 October 2026

Please note, this role is not eligible for visa sponsorship and we can only consider applicants with existing right to work in the UK.

At BCP Council, inclusion is more than a promise –it’show we work.

We’re committed to providing a fully inclusive recruitment process ensuring every candidate and colleague has the support and reasonable adjustments they need to thrive.

From the moment you apply, through the recruitment process and throughout your career with us, we’ll be here to listen and provide the help and support you need.

It’s why we’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer – and why you can trust that we’ll always do our best to make your experience positive and accessible.

If you require any reasonable adjustments or support during the recruitment process, please let us know when you apply or contact us directly – we’re here to help. For further information on the accessibility support we can offer please see here: Preparing for your interview | Working for BCP

About BCP Council

BCP Council provides services to a diverse community of 400,000 residents and employs more than 5,000 people. Our area includes over 15 miles of beautiful world-renowned coastline. We can offer career defining roles to transform and improve services. By working with us, you can help deliver a vision of a thriving, world-class, prosperous and inclusive place for generations to come.

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BCP Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the community and expects all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. Applicants to this post will be required to complete the appropriate level of Disclosure & Barring Service Check.