Bright Futures - Educational Outreach Support Practitioner

Islington Council; Oxford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local council in London seeks an enthusiastic education practitioner to join the Bright Futures family support service. The role involves providing guidance to families on educational matters, conducting support sessions, and collaborating with schools. Applicants should have experience working with children and families, along with a degree in Education or a related field. This position offers a comprehensive benefits package including flexible working arrangements and opportunities for personal development.

Benefits

31 days leave per year

Flexible working arrangements

Learning and development opportunities

Competitive pay

Local government pension scheme

Cycle to Work scheme

Discounted gym memberships

Local discounts

Qualifications

• Experience working with children and families.
• Knowledge of educational policies and practices.
• Ability to work collaboratively with schools.

Responsibilities

• Provide advice and guidance to families on educational matters.
• Conduct drop-in surgeries for support.
• Assist in outreach support within the team.

Skills

Advice and guidance skills

Strong communication skills

Empathy

Education

Degree in Education or related field

Job description

About The Role

Join our dedicated team in making a difference in the lives of Islington's children and families at Bright Futures family support service. We are looking for an enthusiastic and passionate individual to take on the role of education practitioner within our Bright Futures family support service. If you have strong skills in advice and guidance around educational matters, this is the opportunity for you. The successful candidate will work closely with schools to offer information, advice, and guidance to families within the borough. They will hold drop-in surgeries as well as assist in outreach support within the team.

For further information or an informal conversation about the post, please contact: Matt Newcombe Email: [e-mail]

Note to Recruitment Agencies:
We kindly ask that recruitment agencies do not contact us regarding this vacancy. We are managing the recruitment process internally and will reach out directly if we require external support. Thank you for your understanding.

Working for the team, service, and our organisation

Islington is a place rich with diversity and culture. As a council, our sense of purpose couldn’t be clearer: we serve. It’s in the logo. We are committed to challenging inequality in the borough, and as one of the largest employers, we know that to look after the place and the planet, we have to look after our people. Together we can change the future.

We are determined to create a more equal Islington, where everyone who lives here has an equal chance to thrive.

To do this, everyone who works at Islington Council lives by a set of values which guide us in everything that we do: collaborative, ambitious, resourceful, and empowering. They spell out ‘CARE’, which is what we think public service is all about.

Our offer to you

We are committed to challenging inequality in the borough, and as one of the largest employers, we know that to look after the place and the planet, we have to look after our people. Our staff benefits include:

• Up to 31 days leave per year, increasing to 36 days after five years of local government service
• A range of flexible working arrangements to maintain a healthy work-life balance, as well as a 35-hour working week
• Learning and development opportunities to maximise your potential
• Competitive pay and a commitment to paying all staff the London Living Wage at minimum
• Excellent local government pension scheme
• Cycle to Work scheme and discounted gym memberships
• Local discounts from restaurants, shops, health and beauty therapists, and more!

Please note: Priority will be given to those at risk of redundancy within Islington Council. Current employees who are part of the redeployment pool must meet the essential criteria for shortlisting to be prioritised.

Workforce Equality, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Statement

We are dedicated to creating an inclusive and equitable workforce, where everyone is treated with dignity and respect. Our workforce strategy places equality, equity, diversity, and inclusion at the heart of everything we do, reaffirming our commitment to fostering a culture of inclusion. We strive to create an environment where all colleagues feel they belong and can safely express their thoughts, ideas, and challenges, without fear of judgement or discrimination.

We maintain a zero-tolerance approach to any unlawful discrimination, harassment, or victimisation on the grounds of any protected characteristics under the 2010 Equality Act, including but not limited to race, disability, sexual orientation, sex, religion and belief, age, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy, and maternity. Any incidents of discrimination will be promptly investigated and addressed in line with our HR policies to ensure a safe and inclusive environment for all colleagues.

We use data to identify and address disparities, ensuring that our policies and practices are transparent and impactful in promoting a diverse representation of backgrounds and perspectives at all levels of the organisation. We look at inequality through an intersectional lens, recognising that different aspects of someone’s identity can combine to create unique experiences of discrimination and disadvantage.

We know that advancing diversity and inclusion is a continuous journey, and we must listen to our colleagues and learn where we can further improve. We work closely with our Colleague Forums and Trade Unions, supported by active allies from our Corporate Management Team, to monitor and evaluate our practices, identify barriers, and empower colleagues to promote equality and inclusion in the workplace.

Every one of us has a role to play in making Islington Council a truly inclusive workplace. By living out our CARE (collaborative, ambitious, resourceful, and empowering) values every day and embedding the principles of equality, equity, diversity, and inclusion in our work, we can all actively contribute to empowering people and creating a more equal Islington.

Safeguarding

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people, and vulnerable adults, and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Some posts are subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020, and it will be necessary for a disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

The post is subject to an enhanced DBS check with children barred list, qualifications check, and 3/5 years of references.

Disability Confident Scheme

Islington Council operates a guaranteed interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria, and we are committed to providing support to applicants who request reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process and throughout their career with us.