Community Development Worker

Community Development Worker Salary: £25,949.00 per annum (pro rata for part time hours)

Contract/Hours - Part time and Full time 12 to 37 hours. Weekend and evening work at least a monthly Saturday and 1 evening per week required.

Location: Paignton, Devon

Benefits

• Over 7 weeks inclusive paid leave and the option to buy or sell leave
• Excellent training and the opportunity to undertake professional training for some roles
• Flexible maternity, paternity and adoption packages
• Up to 5% employer contribution and life assurance cover
• Blue Light Card eligibility with discounts at 15,000 national retailers

At Action for Children, we offer more than just a job. Join us and you'll be part of a team dedicated to giving children safe and happy childhoods. See how your skills can make a real difference, helping solve the problems children and young people face every day.

About the role 0 to 19 Torbay is part of the Best Start Family Hubs. Action for Children works in partnership with Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust Health Visiting and School Nursing services to form 0 to 19 Torbay.

Best Start Family Hubs are a new way of bringing together all the support a family may need and provides a welcoming space and a 'front door' for families from pregnancy through to young people turning 19 (or 25 if they experience SEND).

This is an exciting opportunity for anybody who enjoys new challenges, has a sense of humour and enjoys working within a role that is constantly developing but has the potential to make a real difference to the lives of young children and their families.

The post holder will work as part of the integrated 0 to 19 Torbay team to deliver family support within Torbay communities. The role will involve delivering key messages within the community, identifying and recruiting Peer champions and building strong community relationships. You may be working 1:1 alongside families within the community or in the Best Start Family Hubs.

You will need to ensure that all support is evidence based and informed so some experience in delivering sessions is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Communicate and build effective relationships with children, young people, parents and carers.
• Facilitate sessions that are fun, engaging and inclusive.
• Remain flexible regarding where and when you work.
• Keep accurate records of work carried out.

Qualifications

• A Level 2 or above qualification in Childcare, or equivalent experience.
• Ability to travel.
• Energy, enthusiasm, and experience of engaging with children and young people individually, in groups and online.
• Availability for mandatory weekend and evening working.
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