61100
Department of Children’s Services
Community Engagement Workers
Band 4/5 £15,238 to £17,547 pa (pro rata for part time posts)
Established
1 x 37 hour post
1 x 25 hour post
Based within the South Bradford Cluster of Children’s Centres
Previous applicants need not apply
Bradford South Children’s Centre Cluster are looking to recruit a member of staff to join their existing team of Community Engagement Workers. The postholder will undertake outreach work, helping parents engage in new experiences and opportunities within the cluster of seven children’s centres.
Applicants should have at least one years’ experience of paid or voluntary work with parents/carers and young children.
Essential requirements include:
- the ability to communicate effectively with parents and children
- knowledge of the physical, intellectual, linguistic, social and emotional development of babies and children.
The qualifications required are:
- NVQ Level 2 or equivalent in a relevant field (health, social care, community development work or early years)
Or
- Evidence of appropriate work experience at this level
The Code of Practice on the English language requirement for public sector workers Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 requires that Councils ensure that all candidates applying for customer facing posts must be assessed in order to establish their fluency in English.
The criteria under Special Knowledge and Experience on the Job Profile, which is shown in this advert, outlines what level of fluency you will be expected to demonstrate. Therefore, it is essential that you provide examples in your application.
For further information regarding this post please contact Janette Rayner on 01274 433555 or email janette.rayner@bradford.gov.uk
An enhanced disclosure check with the Disclosure and Barring Service will be undertaken for this post.
Closing Date: 28th March 2017
Please find Job Profile attached: Community Engagement Worker JP.pdf