Outreach-Child Development Keyworker

As a Child Development Keyworker you will work as part of the team within the Big Life Manchester Children's Centre to provide Outreach support to families. You will provide first class service to the community, ensuring that all families have a positive experience through activities to encourage parental engagement and school readiness. You will receive on the job training and skill development.

• You will be passionate about supporting the development of babies and children under the age of 5.
• You will have previous experience of working within a community/voluntary based organisation (paid/unpaid).
• You will have experience of working with individuals and groups of people in different settings, helping them to achieve their
goals.
• You will have the ability to communicate effectively with children, young people and their families.
• You will have the ability to prioritise and plan your workload effectively.
• You will have an understanding of safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults .
• You will be computer literate and have experience of using various software packages and databases.
• You will have, desired, a minimum of level 3 or equivalent qualification in working with children, families, young people in
early years, health or social care.
• You need an enhanced level DBS check for this role.
  
  Big Life is in the business of changing lives. We fight inequality by working with people and places to create opportunities and
inspire change. Whatever service we deliver to help people to change their lives, we do things the Big Life Way [https://www.thebiglifegroup.com/our-story/the-big-life-way/]. Ardwick Children's Centre provides high-quality, welcoming and accessible environments and support services that empower families to achieve their full potential.


• An annual salary of £27,711 (NJC point 12)
• A permanent, full-time, 35 hours per week contract.
• Based at Ardwick Children Centre, Manchester.
• 25 days holiday, and 30 once you've been here five years
• A relaxed culture where you are expected to plan your own day, take breaks when you need them and enjoy your work
• Ongoing personal and professional development through regular supervision
• A supportive, flexible approach to managing staff health and wellbeing, including a wide range of perks, schemes and support.
What next?, Big Life strives to be diverse and inclusive - a place where we can all be ourselves. We strongly encourage applicants from all parts of society. You can read on our careers site about the actions we are taking ourselves to fight inequality and inspire change. Your health and happiness is important to us, so we offer a comprehensive staff wellbeing package. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and will be subject to enhanced DBS checks. The Big Life group positively promotes diversity in the workforce. The Big Life group is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults