Locality Engagement Assistant

Cheshire East Council; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced annual leave - 34 days rising

Flexi-time and hybrid/remote working

Salary sacrifice green car scheme

White goods salary sacrifice scheme

Career average pension

Cycle to work scheme

Employee assistance programme

Discounted gym membership

Job summary

Cheshire East Partnership seeks a Locality Engagement Assistant to support the Family Hub outreach and engage directly with families and communities across Cheshire East. You will capture experiences and ideas to influence services and improve outcomes for children.

The role is permanent for 37 hours per week, with opportunities to work with partner organisations and travel across Cheshire East, including occasional evenings or weekends. Hybrid/remote options available where possible.

Qualifications

• Experience working with or supporting children, young people and families.
• Passion for participation, engagement and co-production.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Able to build positive relationships with diverse backgrounds.
• Willing to travel across Cheshire East and occasionally work evenings or weekends.
• Organised, proactive and able to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Engage with children, young people, parents and carers through consultations, participation groups and outreach activities.
• Support the delivery of Family Hub engagement events across local communities.
• Help ensure the voices of families influence the planning, development and improvement of services.
• Work alongside voluntary, community and faith organisations to strengthen local partnerships.
• Reach and engage underrepresented communities and groups.
• Identify gaps in service provision and share feedback to support continuous improvement.
• Support volunteering opportunities within Family Hubs.
• Contribute to reports and meetings that help shape strategic priorities and service development.

Skills

Engagement skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Microsoft Office

Safeguarding understanding

Teamwork

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

At Cheshire East we’re offering an opportunity for someone to help transform lives and to play a defining role in the next chapter for children and families in Cheshire East as we build something special, to last.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Locality Engagement Assistant to support the development of our Family Hub outreach offer across Cheshire East. In this rewarding role, you will work directly with families and communities, helping to capture their experiences, views and ideas to influence local services and improve outcomes for children.

About the Role

You will work collaboratively with partner organisations, schools, health services and voluntary groups to strengthen connections, promote available support and encourage families who may benefit from accessing services. This is a varied and rewarding role where no two days are the same, offering the chance to make a tangible difference to the lives of children and families across Cheshire East.

The position is permanent for 37 hours per week.

In this role you will:

• Engage with children, young people, parents and carers through consultations, participation groups and outreach activities.
• Support the delivery of Family Hub engagement events across local communities.
• Help ensure the voices of families influence the planning, development and improvement of services.
• Work alongside voluntary, community and faith organisations to strengthen local partnerships.
• Reach and engage underrepresented communities and groups.
• Identify gaps in service provision and share feedback to support continuous improvement.
• Support volunteering opportunities within Family Hubs.
• Contribute to reports and meetings that help shape strategic priorities and service development.

The successful candidate will bring:

We are looking for someone who:

• Has experience working with or supporting children, young people and families.
• Is passionate about participation, engagement and co-production.
• Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Can build positive relationships with people from diverse backgrounds.
• Is confident using Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Understands safeguarding and the importance of inclusive practice.
• Is organised, proactive and able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Is willing to travel across Cheshire East and occasionally work evenings or weekends to meet service needs.

In return we are able to offer:

• Enhanced annual leave- Start with an impressive34 days of annual leave(including bank holidays) from day one, and watch it grow to 39 days after just five years of service
• Purchase of annual leave –Want more time off? You can purchaseup to 10 extra daysof annual leave each year, giving you the flexibility to balance work and life just the way you want (Pro-rata for part-time staff)
• Flexible working pattern- Enjoy a37-hour standard full-time work weekwith the added perks of flexi-time and hybrid/remote working arrangements where possible. Your work-life balance just got a whole lot better
• Salary sacrifice green car scheme- Drive green and save green! Lease a brand-new electric or hybrid car through our salary sacrifice scheme.There’s no credit checks, no deposits, just significant savings and exclusive offers on a three-year lease
• White goods salary sacrifice scheme -Upgrade your home with ease. Purchase home and electronic items through our salary sacrifice scheme, spreading the cost of big-ticket purchases like appliances, computers, and tech gadgets directly from your salary
• Enhanced public pension-Secure your future with ourcareer average pension, where contributions are built at a rate of 1/49th of your yearly pensionable pay
• Cycle to work scheme -Save up to 25-39% on the retail price of bikes and safety equipment through Income Tax and National Insurance savings. Get fit and save money!
• Employee assistance programme- Access a completely free and confidential assistance service to help manage, reduce, and overcome life’s challenges, both at work and in your personal life
• Discounted gym membership -Stay active and healthy with corporate membership prices for Everybody Leisure, including:
  • Gym, Swim and Group Fitness at all 16 facilities
  • Off-Peak Racket Sports
  • Athletics Tracks
  • Sauna/Steam/Spa

Join us and experience a workplace that truly values and supports you!