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Here at Heads Up we are passionate about supporting children, young people and families through life's challenges. If you are too, take a look at the new opportunities to join our team!
Please complete the application form below - unfortunately we cannot accept CV applications. All roles are subject to DBS checks.
Best Start for Life Project Workers - 3 x 30 hour posts
We are seeking individuals with the skills, knowledge and passion for supporting parents, young people and children through group work programmes and other strategies.
Initially working as part of a multi-agency collaborative pilot project (running until end of March 2025), project workers will be supporting families during their infant’s first 1001 critical days. Applicants will:
On completion of the Best Start for Life project, workers will then work across the full range of Heads Up Leicester's services including working with parents and children/young people with a focus on mental health.
Office base at The Grove, Cort Crescent, Braunstone, Leicester LE3 1QZ. Access to a vehicle is essential as post holders will be delivering services in various parts of Leicester City.
Closing date – Midnight 5 December 2023
Interview date – 12 December 2023
For more information or an informal discussion, please contact: Kate Harris, Project Manager. Telephone: 07704 973230 Email: kate@headsupleicester.org.uk
- Possible flexibility to work over 4 or 5 days.
- Permanent contract
- Annual Salary £24, 496 - £26, 845 pro rata dependent on experience
We are seeking individuals with the skills, knowledge and passion for supporting parents, young people and children through group work programmes and other strategies.
Initially working as part of a multi-agency collaborative pilot project (running until end of March 2025), project workers will be supporting families during their infant’s first 1001 critical days. Applicants will:
- have knowledge of key antenatal messages and group work delivery skills in order to deliver the Bumps to Babies programme
- be able to effectively engage with, empower and signpost parents via a telephone support service
- have the skills to deliver warm, inviting and supportive therapeutic playgroups for families, role modelling effective play and communication with babies and preschool children
On completion of the Best Start for Life project, workers will then work across the full range of Heads Up Leicester's services including working with parents and children/young people with a focus on mental health.
Office base at The Grove, Cort Crescent, Braunstone, Leicester LE3 1QZ. Access to a vehicle is essential as post holders will be delivering services in various parts of Leicester City.
Closing date – Midnight 5 December 2023
Interview date – 12 December 2023
For more information or an informal discussion, please contact: Kate Harris, Project Manager. Telephone: 07704 973230 Email: kate@headsupleicester.org.uk