Family Hub Engagement Lead

Gateshead Regeneration Partnership; Gateshead; Hybrid; GBP 24.000 - 29.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Competitive Salary

Outstanding Pension Scheme

Generous Annual Leave

Flexible Working Hours

Learning & Development

Health & Wellbeing Support

Cycle to Work Scheme

Electric & Hybrid Car Scheme

Exclusive Discounts & Salary Sacrifice

Zusammenfassung

Gateshead Council is seeking proactive Parent Outreach Workers to engage with families, signpost local groups, and provide practical parenting support across the Best Start Family Hubs. You will help families access the services they need and work with health, education and community partners.

As part of a hybrid-working environment, you will record activity in management information systems, participate in ongoing professional development, and contribute to shaping services for local families

Qualifikationen

• NVQ/BTEC Level 3 qualification (or equivalent) in Children’s Care, Health and Social Care, Education or a related discipline.
• Knowledge of Best Start Family Hubs, safeguarding thresholds and EYFS.
• Experience planning, delivering and evaluating activities for families, including supporting vulnerable families with complex needs.
• Ability to build effective relationships with parents, carers, families and multi‑agency partners.
• Experience managing your own workload, working independently and in a multi‑agency team.
• Ability to record work accurately and generate evidence using MIS and IT systems.
• Understanding of local and regional services, networks and issues affecting families with young children.

Aufgaben

• Engage with parents and carers to build positive, trusting relationships and help families access the support they need.
• Signpost families to local groups and services to encourage community connections and supportive networks.
• Provide parenting advice and practical support that builds confidence, skills and resilience.
• Offer opportunities for parents, carers and community members to develop through volunteering, training and adult learning.
• Consult with families to influence Best Start Family Hubs and shape services that meet local needs.
• Work in partnership with health, education and community agencies to support and strengthen the Family Hub offer.
• Use and maintain MIS to record activity and monitor progress accurately.
• Participate in staff development, training, supervision and appraisal activities.
• Undertake any other duties appropriate to the grade of the post.

Kenntnisse

NVQ/BTEC Level 3

Best Start Family Hubs knowledge

Activity planning & evaluation

Relationship building

Independent/workload management

MIS record keeping

Local services awareness

Ausbildung

NVQ/BTEC Level 3 qualification (or equivalent) in Children’s Care, Health and Social Care, Education or a related discipline

Jobbeschreibung

Gateshead Council is seeking proactive Parent Outreach Workers to engage with families, signpost local groups, and provide practical parenting support across the Best Start Family Hubs. You will help families access the services they need and work with health, education and community partners.

As part of a hybrid-working environment, you will record activity in management information systems, participate in ongoing professional development, and contribute to shaping services for local families