- Experience of working with adults in the community.
- A commitment to strength-based approaches and appreciative enquiry.
- You will use a range of evidence-based tools and techniques to motivate adults to achieve their goals.
- You will develop positive relationships with a range of external organisations and agencies.
- To be positive, resilient, flexible, and foster positive links across the school.
- To share Big Life Schools and Unity's vision and the values of The Big Life group.
- You will be required to undertaker an enhanced level DBS check for this role including the children barring list.
- Salary Scale at NJC point 15.
- Fixed term contract in line with the funding agreement until the end of February 2025.
- 25 days annual leave.
- A pleasant working environment with a new modern building and large grounds less than a mile from the city centre.
- A colleague in a similar role working in our Longsight School.
- A happy, welcoming staff team.
- Opportunities for career development.
- The support of Big Life Schools and The Big Life Group.
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Outreach and Engagement worker - Manchester, United Kingdom - Big Life Group
Description
Outreach and Engagement worker
Unity Community Primary is a two-form entry primary school serving a richly diverse community in Cheetham, North Manchester. Unity is a UNICEF RRSA Gold school, and we pride ourselves on our inclusive, nurturing ethos with a strong focus on the wellbeing of staff and children.
Unity is part of Big Life Schools Multi-Academy Trust, which is a part of The Big Life Group, providing support, governance, and strategic direction for our schools. Big Life Schools shares the values and ethos of The Big Life group.
The Big Life group 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 change their lives, we do things .
What you'll be doing
As an Outreach and Engagement worker you will be responsible for working with our school Family Support Worker, identifying families who are out of work, who have children in our school and adults within the local Cheetham Hill area.
You will use a strength-based approach to supporting them with appropriate goal setting, monitoring their wellbeing at various touch points and supporting them to
Your role will involve supporting and empowering individuals and groups of adults to attend appointments, training, workshops, peer support groups, and any other provision to support them to achieve their goals and aspirations, improving their overall wellbeing.
Additionally, you will be required to foster positive partnerships with various organisations, building links and referral routes for adults to access their services.
What we need from you
What we will offer you in return
What next?
The role is subject to an Enhanced DBS with a check of adults and children's barred list.
Shortlisting will take place on 16 th May and interviews will take place the week commencing 20 th May 2024.
Your health and your happiness are 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.
The Big Life group 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.
We actively value the lived experiences and expertise of our staff, volunteers and the people who use our service and see the extra value that they bring to our organisation.
About Unity Community Primary:
Unity Community Primary is a school in the heart of Cheetham Hill. The school was the vision of local parents and The Big Life group and has been developed with the community. Unity follows the national curriculum, focusing on enterprise and communication, ensuring pupils get the best start in life. The school has nursery and daycare facilities and offers an integrated learning and development environment for children from two to eleven years old.
About Big Life Schools:
Big Life Schools is a growing Multi-Academy Trust, part of The Big Life group, providing support, governance, and strategic direction for our schools.
Big Life Schools partner with children, families, and communities to create opportunities to learn and grow together. We gain outstanding outcomes in education and wellbeing; everyone has a voice and is supported in all aspects of their lives, to get to where they want to be.
Big Life Schools currently have two successful primary schools in Manchester, delivering education and care from the age of 2 to 11.
About The Big Life group:
The Big Life group helps people to help themselves by delivering children and families, skills and employment, and health and wellbeing services. The Big Life group's Children and Families Division has more than 20 years' experience of in delivering high-quality services, including children's centres, nurseries, early help services, parenting courses and education.
