Are you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of children, young people, and families? Do you thrive in a dynamic, supportive environment where your skills and ideas are valued? If so, we’d love to hear from you!
Our Wokingham Helping Early service is developing—and we’re looking for a motivated and experienced Senior Parenting Worker to join our evolving service. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in shaping and delivering high-quality and evidence-based parenting support within our borough.
This role is available on a 12-month, fixed term contract.
Benefits:
Not only is this an excellent opportunity, but it’s a fantastic time to join our team. You will receive an extensive range of employee benefits including:
⭐ A generous annual leave entitlement of 28 days (rising to 33 days after 5 years continued local government service), plus Bank Holidays
⭐ Enrolment to an excellent local government pension scheme
⭐ An employee assistance programme including 24/7 wellbeing helpline
⭐ A range of local & lifestyle discounts
⭐ Use of a free onsite gym (located at Shute End office)
⭐ Salary sacrifice car & cycle to work schemes
⭐ And much more!
Key Responsibilities:
1. To co-ordinate and facilitate parenting support programmes, including in-person, face to face and online.
2. To undertake assessments to assess the suitatbility for parents to attend a relevant parenting course
3. To promote termly groups to colleagues and partners
4. To attend supervision with the Assistant Team Manager, team meetings and training sessions, as per the requirements of your role
5. To supervise the Parenting Worker, ensuring that they are delivering high quality assessments and parenting programme activity.
Candidate Requirements:
6. Relevant childcare qualification at NVQ Level 3 or above
7. Brings energy, creativity and a systemic approach to their work
8. At least 2 years experience of delivering evidences parenting groups and one to one families with children aged 1-16 years old
9. Strong organisational and analytical skills, with experience in report writing, and using data to inform service delivery
Our Area:
Wokingham Borough is set in the heart of Berkshire with excellent transport links to Reading and central London. Our area comprises of a vibrant and historical market town, attractive villages, and miles of beautiful countryside.
We’re home to a range of high performing schools including 69 primary and 21 secondary, a host of international businesses and an incredible community. We have a strong local economy with accelerated growth, a range of excellent public facilities and low levels of crime, offering an exceptional quality of life.
If you’re interested in this exciting opportunity, click the link below and apply today!
Alternatively, for an informal discussion please contact: Beccy Franklin at beccy.franklin@wokingham.gov.uk or Jackelyn Dance at jackelyn.dance@wokingham.gov.uk