Outreach Support Practitioner

Islington Council; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A public sector organization in London seeks an enthusiastic Outreach Support Practitioner to join the Bright Futures family support service. This role involves providing essential support to children and families, working closely with schools, and offering guidance to enhance community welfare. Strong skills in advice and support are essential, and the position contributes to a mission of fostering equitable development.

Benefits

Up to 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

Qualifications

• Strong skills in advice and guidance.
• Experience in supporting children and families.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with schools and community venues to offer support.
• Hold drop-in surgeries for families.
• Assist in outreach support within the team.

Skills

Advice and guidance

Supporting children and families

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 Outreach Support Practitioner within our Bright Futures family support service. If you have strong skills in advice and guidance, and supporting children and families this is the opportunity for you. The successful candidate will work closely with schools and community venues to offer information, advice and guidance to families within the borough. They will hold drop in surgeries as well as assist in the outreach support offer within the team.

For further information or for an informal conversation about the post, please contact: Teresa Connolly 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 should we require external support. Thank you for your understanding.

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.

Workplace values and inclusion

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. 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 submission for 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 referencing.

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 to be made during the recruitment process and throughout their career with us.