Engagement Worker

Full Time, Permanent

Location: Based at the Care Experienced Hub 7a, Orange Street, BS2 9HG (Bristol City Centre).

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an engagement worker to join the Care Experienced Hub, based in the city centre we support children and young people throughout their journey in care and as care leavers. There are five teams dedicated to supporting young people aged 16‑25 who are leaving care. One of these teams is the Care Experienced Hub which houses our 21+ service. We have high aspirations for our children and young people and are committed to providing services to achieve the best possible outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Work directly with care leavers on planned, specific pieces of work alongside the personal advisor where necessary to develop independence skills and improve outcomes.
• Support care leavers to reduce isolation and loneliness and increase independence through activities such as monthly supper clubs at Zaza Bazaar and regular trips and outings.
• Develop and run workshops, groups, and events for Care Leavers to promote confidence and positive wellbeing alongside signposting to relevant organisations.
• Work with Care Leaver Parents to help them understand child development and attachment theory, identify areas for improvement and recognise how their own adverse childhood experiences impact their responses.
  
  

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills and the ability to form and maintain relationships with young people and their families.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Commitment to continuous learning and development.
  
  

You will also have opportunities to become involved in projects and areas of interest.

Please note that this role is subject to an Enhanced DBS Check.

Why Bristol City Council?

At Bristol City Council, we go that extra mile for our people; we offer a work environment which is fast moving and supportive, giving you the chance to use your skills and develop new ones within a high-profile organisation. For the majority of our roles hybrid working arrangements are available, giving teams the opportunity to work in a way that suits them, balancing service need and individual choice - mixing both home and office working.

Join us and you’ll receive an excellent rewards package including flexible working and flexitime, membership of the Local Government Pension scheme, and a generous annual leave allowance. In addition, you’ll be working in a supportive environment where you’ll have the chance to make Bristol a better place and contribute to its future.

How do I apply?

If you share our values and are ready to be part of our exciting journey please select the apply button below.

To be shortlisted for interview you’ll need to demonstrate how you meet each of the essential criteria in the Person Specification within the Further Information section of your application. On occasion we will receive high numbers of applications, we may then shortlist against the desirable criteria along with the essential criteria, so if you can, please demonstrate how you meet this in your application.

We're a Disability Confident employer which means we value recruiting and retaining disabled people. Any job applicants who consider themselves to be disabled and meet the essential criteria in the Person Specification are guaranteed an interview. We'll make reasonable adjustments throughout the interview process and provide continued workplace support throughout your career.

If you would like to discuss this role further, please contact Any Postlethwaite on 07557203431 or email Andy.Postlethwaite@bristol.gov.uk 

Bristol City Council strives to have a workforce that reflects the communities it serves, we are therefore committed to ensuring diversity in our hiring process. We welcome, develop and promote people from all sections of the community. Appointments will be made on merit. 

The personal information section (including your name) you’ll complete as part of the application form will not be visible to hiring managers, but is used confidentially to make sure that everyone is treated fairly.