Children Centre Outreach Worker

Smallwood Primary School is a two form entry school with provision for 40 statemented children with communication and language disorders including Autism. We are a school moving forward with purpose to improve the quality of teaching and learning with a commitment to raising standards. We are conveniently situated close to Earlsfield mainline station and Tooting Broadway underground. 

Smallwood Children Centre is seeking a member of staff to work as part of the core Children’s Centre team.  Applicants must be committed to providing high quality and responsive services to families with children aged 0- 5yrs old living in the local community. An enthusiasm to improve outcomes for young children and their families combined with excellent communication skills are required.

You must have:

• 2 years experience of working with families and children aged 0-5years old in a community setting.
• 2 years experience of working with vulnerable and/or hard to reach families.
• An understanding of the delivery of Early Years/Children Centre services by a multi disciplinary team providing integrated services of education, learning, care and family support.
• Knowledge of the barriers to engagement with services experienced by parents. An ability to be creative and innovative in helping the most vulnerable families to gain confidence to access the Children’s Centre and sustain their attendance.
• Excellent communication/negotiation/consultation skills.
• Qualification in an appropriate area e.g. Health, social care, education, childcare.

The post require an individual with the enthusiasm and commitment to work as part of a small team, demonstrating a clear commitment to the team approach combined with the ability to be creative and work independently.

For further information and to apply please download an application and details from the Wandsworth Council website https://jobs.wandsworth.gov.uk/ 

Completed applications should be return to the school either by email, jennifer.hindmoor@smallwood.wandsworth.sch.uk or by post.

Closing date: 16 February 2018 (at Noon) 

Interviews: 14 March 2018

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

This post is subject to a DBS check.

CVs are not accepted.

Smallwood Primary School & Children’s Centre
Smallwood Road
Tooting SW17 0TW
T: 020 8672 6024
F: 020 8682 2065
Email: admin@smallwood.wandsworth.sch.uk
Website: www.smallwood.wandsworth.sch.uk
Headteacher: Mr M Roughley