Job Description
Are you interested in making a difference in the lives of parents and carers? Are you a great communicator who enjoys delivering courses and activities? Then a job in the parenting team may be for you.
We know that parenting is challenging. Children don't come with manuals and sometimes parents need support. The parenting team is looking for an enthusiastic, motivated and fantastic communicator who wants to support parents and deliver a wide range of parenting courses and activities to all parents and carers across the county.
The role is based in Sidley but is flexible and most delivery is carried out virtually.
The Person Undertaking This Role Will
* Deliver evidence based parenting programmes to parents and caregivers via Microsoft Teams and where necessary, face to face.
* Provide training and consultations for Early Help colleagues and external partners related to parenting. This includes liaising/networking with other organisations and existing parent support groups across the county.
* Support the upkeep and development of our social media platforms including content for the corporate YouTube channel.
For this essential role we are looking for people who have:
* Hold a level 4 qualification in a relevant subject
* Willingness to take on additional training to gain the skills necessary to work with specific client groups.
* You will have an understanding of the ages and stages of child development and family systems.
* The ability to develop effective relationships with parents, caregivers, and professionals in a range of settings and situations.
To apply for this role, please follow the 'Apply Now' button above to upload your CV with a supporting statement. We will use your supporting statement to shortlist so please be sure to address how you meet all the criteria in the person specification, drawing on any relevant work/life experience, education, or personal interests.
Please download the Job Description and Person Specification for more information.
Interviews will take place face to face within two weeks of closing date, venue to be confirmed.
This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a well established team and be trained in a wide range of evidence based parenting strategies and courses.
We offer a diverse range of benefits to help and support you during your employment. More information can be found on our benefits page.
For an informal discussion about this opportunity contact Tina Pelini –
'There are a whole range of different skills people can bring to the role. I find the work very rewarding and enjoy the variety this type of work brings.' -
Gary, Day Service Support Worker
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Additional Information
This post is subject to an Enhanced DBS check or Enhanced check for Regulated Activity with the Disclosure & Barring Services (previously the Criminal Records Bureau). For further information about what is required in this process please go to. Please note that we require evidence of an overseas police check if you have lived or worked abroad.
Your starting salary will be pro rata if the above position is part-time or term-time only.
If you require sponsorship to work in the UK please let the hiring manager know this in your application so we can check eligibility for sponsorship for the role. For further information please go to
If you require any reasonable adjustments, due to disability, to enable you to participate fully in the process please contact the hiring manager on the contact details above.