Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: Grade E SCP 11 £18,936 - SCP 16 £20,536 (Actual salary, Part time)
Hours Per Week: 25 hours
Base Location: West Family Hub
Assessment Date: To be arranged
The Role
We are seeking an individual who is passionate about improving outcomes for children and families.
We are looking for someone who can engage with families with young children, build relationships and providing support to access childcare, focusing on our most vulnerable 2year olds in Tameside
The post will work in Tameside Family Hubs alongside the Early Years and Family Intervention teams and work will be both within the Family hub network and out in the community.
Alongside promoting childcare opportunities, the postholder will also support families to connect with Family Hubs, access activities and provide small intervention work in the home or community where there are barriers to accessing support.
The role will also include capturing parent voice and ensuring this influences and shapes service delivery
About You
Ideally we would like the outreach worker to have some experience of working within the Early Years sector and have a good understanding of child development
To help meet the needs of our children and families, we need you to be passionate and enthusiastic and be able to build relationships,
We would like someone who is happy to work in a flexible way as the postholder will work across the Family Hub Network, and out in the community and be able to connect with a wider range of agencies and professionals
About Us
Message from Jill Colbert, Director of Children’s Services
“I joined the council at the beginning of 2025 and was instantly charmed by the warmth, openness, and energy of colleagues.
“I came to Tameside for one reason; because I know we can do fantastic things for our families here.
“We’re a children’s service on a significant improvement journey. We know what needs to be different for our children and families and we’re ambitious to deliver that change.
“We have a growing range of specialist services for children, where you can test and grow your skills and practice. We have a Social Work Academy that is led by people who bring passion to learning and who know that the DCS’ of the future are right in front of them. We are working on our progression pathways so that staying in Tameside is rewarded and recognised. We have investment in innovation and improvement from the council so that we can grow services and support for families that we can sustain, from family hubs through to complex safeguarding.
“I am so certain that we can build a proud, inclusive and safe climate for great practice to flourish in Tameside. I’d love you to join me on the journey here at Team Tameside.”
We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults and expect all staff to share this commitment. This position is subject to Enhanced Disclosure Procedures.
Unfortunately, at this time we are not able to offer sponsorship.
We are committed to developing a culture which respects individuals, appreciates difference and allows everyone regardless of background to reach their full potential. We are proud to be an accredited disability confident employer. Reasonable Adjustments will be considered in accordance with the Equality Act 2010 in relation to the Job Role Criteria.
Our rewards and benefits package can be viewed here
For further information about this role please contact the recruiting manager Emma Lewis on 0161 342 5197 or emma.lewis@tameside.gov.uk