Job Information
Achieving for Children is a Community Interest Company that has a public sector ethos, combined with the freedom to innovate enabling us to do things differently. As a not-for-profit social enterprise owned by three local authorities (Windsor & Maidenhead, Kingston and Richmond), we offer the freedoms of a social enterprise with the employment benefits of local government. To find out more about us .
Children, Young People and Family Engagement Officer
The role of the Children,Young People and Family's Engagement Officer is to empower and support children, young people and parents involvement in decision making mechanisms within Children's Services, RBWM Services and external organisations
Operational area Windsor and Maidenhead Primary place of work Maidenhead Town Hall, SL6 1LF Appointment type Fixed Term Length of contract 12 months Business area Early Help Full time/Part time Full-time Salary from £28,475 (G5.35) Salary to £32,425 (G5.40) Hours 37 Estimated Interview date/s 30/01/26 Closing Date 12/01/2026 Job Reference 2207 Documents
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About the role
The post holder will be responsible for supporting children, young people and parents' involvement in decision making mechanisms within Children's Services, RBWM Services and external organisations. The post holder wil:
2. Be involved with leading various engagement initiatives, such as informal sessions with young people, young children and their parents, as well as parent forums and online consultations.
3. Provide support to existing groups, including the youth council and the children in care council.
4. Play a key role in supporting the engagement of children, young people, and parents in the new service design, in line with the ongoing Children’s social care reforms.
The post holder will be required to work 2 evenings most weeks due to the nature of the work.
For further information about this role, please contact Elaine Keating - for an informal discussion.
About you
We are looking for an innovative, enthusiastic, dedicated worker who will help us to transform the lives and futures of children & young people and their families
You will need to be passionate about working with young people and will need to be/have:
5. Recognised qualification (level 3) in a relevant subject linked to children or young people (over 8yrs) e.g Youth Work, Social Care, Community Work, Education, or relevant experience in working with one or more of the cohorts identified within the job role.
6. Maintain professional links with other professionals and agencies relevant to the service to ensure effective service delivery.
7. Experience of keeping and maintaining records (in accordance with local policy) and producing accurate reports, presentations, and written updates to a range of stakeholders (which may include families, children or young people).
8. A full driving licence and access to a car for work
The post holder will be able to work flexibly in terms of working hours and location (inc home working) based on the service needs. There is free parking at all Family Hub sites and the post holder will receive a Parking permit for relevant RBWM car parks.
About our benefits
We are focused on creating a positive supportive environment, where you will have access to a really wide range of resources, as well as a competitive salary and all the perks to enable hybrid working. In AfC you will also have access to:
9. 29 days annual leave, increasing to 33 days after 2 years and 35 days after 4 years with an additional day off in your birthday month (Or for term-time workers, your leave entitlement consists of the non-working periods in your contract)
10. Tailored induction sessions commencing on the date you start working for AfC
11. Local Government salary and pension scheme (LGPS or Teachers Pension)
12. Flexible working options - helping to keep a good work life balance
13. A comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme
14. A range of staff benefits and discounts
15. An excellent learning and development offer to support your career pathway
To find out about all of the breadth of benefits of working for Achieving for Children. For our social work offer. For our Recruitment Journey,
Important Information
Start dates: Achieving for Children have meaning successful candidates join on a set date in each month. Candidates are advised to prepare for this should a job offer be accepted to ensure eligible continuous service is not affected.
Right to work: The UK has introduced a new points-based immigration system affecting EU and Non-EU workers and sponsorship requirements. We advise checking the for right to work guidance.
Equality: We particularly welcome applications from sections of the community who are currently underrepresented within our teams. Achieving for Children are committed to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone. We are committed to promoting equality and diversity and developing a culture that values differences, recognising that employees from a variety of backgrounds bring important and positive contributions and can improve the way we deliver services. We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer.
Safeguarding: We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. This post is exempted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and as such appointment to this post will be conditional upon the receipt of a satisfactory response to a check of police records via Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS).
We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. Therefore, it is strongly advised that you complete and return your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.