Careers at Big Life

Outreach – Child Development Keyworker

About us

Big Life 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 to change their lives, we do things the Big Life Way.

Ardwick Children’s Centre provides high-quality, welcoming and accessible environments and support services that empower families to achieve their full potential.

What you’ll be doing

As a Child Development Keyworker you will work as part of the team within the Big Life Manchester Children’s Centre to provide Outreach support to families. You will provide first class service to the community, ensuring that all families have a positive experience through activities to encourage parental engagement and school readiness. You will receive on the job training and skill development.

What we need from you

• You will be passionate about supporting the development of babies and children under the age of 5.
• You will have previous experience of working within a community/voluntary based organisation (paid/unpaid).
• You will have experience of working with individuals and groups of people in different settings, helping them to achieve their goals.
• You will have the ability to communicate effectively with children, young people and their families.
• You will have the ability to prioritise and plan your workload effectively.
• You will have an understanding of safeguarding children, young people and vulnerable adults .
• You will be computer literate and have experience of using various software packages and databases.
• You will have, desired, a minimum of level 3 or equivalent qualification in working with children, families, young people in early years, health or social care.
• You need an enhanced level DBS check for this role.

What we will offer you in return

•  An annual salary of £27,711 (NJC point 12)
• A permanent, full-time, 35 hours per week contract.
• Based at Ardwick Children Centre, Manchester.
• 25 days holiday, and 30 once you’ve been here five years.
• A relaxed culture where you are expected to plan your own day, take breaks when you need them and enjoy your work.
• Ongoing personal and professional development through regular supervision.
• A supportive, flexible approach to managing staff health and wellbeing, including a wide range of perks, schemes and support.

What next?

If you are passionate about supporting people in their children and families and possess the necessary skills, then click apply and complete the short application process.

Studies have shown that women and people of colour are less likely to apply for jobs unless they meet every single qualification. We are dedicated to creating a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace and would especially like to hear from applicants from Black, Asian and other racially marginalised communities.

The closing date for applications is Friday, 22 November 2024 at 5pm. Applications received after this time will not be considered and CVs will not be accepted. Interviews will take place the week commencing 2 December 2024.

For more information and for a full job description please visit www.thebiglifegroup.com/jobs

If you would like any further information, about this role, please contact Leah Chikamba on 07917686926 or leah.chikamba@thebiglifegroup.com 

If you need more support or for information in a different format, please contact HR at hr@thebiglifegroup.com

Big Life 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.

Your health and happiness is 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