Oasis Parent And Carer Support Worker

Oasis Trust; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Generous holiday allowance

Training opportunities

Flexible working arrangements

Job summary

Oasis Trust in Manchester is seeking staff to support parents and carers identified as 'at risk', providing guidance and linking to services. The role involves training delivery, group facilitation, and helping shape outreach projects for community impact.

You will be trained in NVR and other parenting approaches, delivering the Encounter Parenting Training both online and in-person, with flexible working arrangements and a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Experience or qualification in Youth & Community work or SEND.
• Proven experience working with young people 'at risk'.
• Reliable with flexible hours.

Responsibilities

• Support parents and carers identifying their child as 'at risk' with advice, guidance and links to services.
• Help parents and carers develop projects raising awareness and peer support.
• Be trained in Non-Violent Resistance and other parenting approaches.
• Deliver Encounter Parenting Training online and in-person to groups.
• Shape PAC project using feedback to ensure impact and relevance.

Skills

Youth & Community

Experience with at risk youth

Flexibility

Education

Y&C (JNC) or Social Work (QSW) or SEND

Job description

In April 2021 we launched the GM Navigators project to support young people impacted by youth violence. In response to feedback from parents and carers, the PACS project was set up in 2023 to assist Parents and Carers identifying their child as 'at risk'. Since this the service has gone from strength to strength with Parents and Carers engaging from all 10 GM boroughs. We have securing funding to continue this project until 2027 with potential for further extensions.

• Support parent and carers that identify their child is "at risk" offering them advice and guidance, practical support and linking them in with services/groups that will provide them with a sustainable support network.
• Help parents and carers to develop projects to raise awareness of the issues they are facing, offering peer support and influence policy and system change.
• Be trained in Non-Violent Resistance (NVR) and other parenting approaches to support parents and carers to respond to their children's needs, de-escalate situations and maintain good relationships within their home.
• Delivering our 'Encounter' Parenting Training (based on the principles of NVR) online and in-person to groups of parents and host online and in-person support groups for parents and carers.
• Be integral to the shaping and development of the PAC project utilizing the feedback of those you are working with to ensure the project is impactful and meeting parent's and carers needs as a priority.

Empower Parents and Carers that want to set up groups or run campaigns to raise awareness of issues they are facing. Managing resources to support them to turn their ambitions into reality.

• A demonstratable relevant experience OR qualification in Youth & Community (JNC) or Social Work (QSW) or SEND
• Proven experience working with young people 'at risk'.
• Reliability, with a flexible approach to changes and able to work unsocial hours.

The successful candidates must have the right to work in the UK. Oasis cannot assist with sponsorship or visas.

As part of the package, Oasis offers:

• A pension scheme, currently offering 7% employer contribution
• A generous holiday allowance and training opportunities
• A supportive, friendly work environment, with flexible working arrangements