SEND Peer Educator & Family Support Advocate

Working for Essex; Chelmsford; Remote; GBP 23,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working options

Support for unpaid carers

Job summary

Essex County Council is seeking a Peer Educator for SPACE to support parents and carers across Essex. This role requires lived SEND experience and involves delivering webinars, workshops and community outreach. You will work with schools and partners to improve SEND knowledge and confidence, while promoting inclusion and accessibility.

The position is temporary, part-time with flexible working options, focusing on empowering families and safeguarding. DBS checks may apply as part of the role.

Qualifications

• Lived experience of raising a child or young person with SEND.
• Passion for supporting families and improving outcomes for children and young people.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Confidence or willingness to develop confidence in delivering presentations and workshops.
• An empathetic, non-judgemental and approachable manner.
• Good organisational skills and the ability to work collaboratively.
• Basic digital skills and a willingness to learn.
• An understanding of confidentiality, safeguarding, equality and inclusion.
• A commitment to developing knowledge of SEND services and support available to families.

Responsibilities

• Deliver webinars, workshops and information sessions for parents and carers.
• Sharing knowledge and lived experience to support families and improve understanding of SEND.
• Representing SPACE at schools and community events.
• Developing and improving training materials and resources.
• Building positive relationships with families, schools and partner organisations.
• Gathering feedback to help shape and improve the service.
• Promoting inclusion, equality and accessibility in all aspects of the role.

Skills

Lived experience with SEND

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Public speaking

Tools

PowerPoint

Job description

Essex County Council is seeking a Peer Educator for SPACE to support parents and carers across Essex. This role requires lived SEND experience and involves delivering webinars, workshops and community outreach. You will work with schools and partners to improve SEND knowledge and confidence, while promoting inclusion and accessibility.

The position is temporary, part-time with flexible working options, focusing on empowering families and safeguarding. DBS checks may apply as part of the role.