Community Link Worker

2 months ago


Bedford, United Kingdom One YMCA Full time

**Do you have a passion for working with children and families?**

**Do you enjoy networking with both families and the wider community?**

**Would you like to work in a friendly, supportive team where your contributions will be valued?**

**This is an exciting new role in Bedford Borough Children's Centres. You'll engage families across Bedford Borough, network with toddler groups and increase our volunteers. There is a strong focus on supporting local families to engage with our services, enabling better outcomes for the families.**

ECP Bedford is looking to appoint a two-year (until March 2025), fixed term Community Link Officer. We are looking for someone who is well organised and highly motivated, an enthusiastic individual that will have the opportunity to develop their skills.

You will engage families across Bedford Borough. This will involve networking with toddler groups, increasing the number of volunteers and providing supervision for the volunteers.

This role will work alongside the Local Authority in engaging with families whose children are entitled to 2-year Funding, as well as focussing on supporting local families to engage with the children’s centre and Family Hub services, enabling better outcomes for families. The post holder is expected to have a 'hands on’ approach to the delivery of services, acting as a key person as families engage on their journey through the Children's Centre Service. This role is a fixed term post until March 2025, and depending on funding, may be extended.

An Enhanced Disclosure Check is required for this role.



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