We are looking for a Co-Production Connector (Parents/Carers) to support the Principal Social Worker for Children and Families in ensuring that parents and carers are actively involved in the design and implementation of the Families First Partnership Programme. This role will support the participation and engagement of parents and carers through a range of workshops, activities and engagement opportunities. This could include supporting parent and carer reference groups, forums, focus groups and engagement events, helping to gather feedback and ensuring the experiences of families help inform service development and delivery. You will assist with promoting the Families First Partnership Programme, developing communication and engagement materials, monitoring engagement activities and reporting on outcomes. The role will also involve supporting the delivery of training to the wider workforce, helping to collect and analyse feedback from parents and carers, and identifying learning and good practice to strengthen family participation across Children's Services. The Person We are looking for someone who is passionate about supporting parents and carers to have their voices heard and contribute to improving services for children and families., We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where everyone is treated with dignity, respect and fairness. We expect all employees to demonstrate a commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion and to promote inclusive, non-discriminatory practices in their work. This commitment forms part of our recruitment process, and candidates may be assessed on their understanding of and ability to contribute to an inclusive working environment. The information we collect from you will be shared with Cifas, who will use it to help prevent fraud and other unlawful or dishonest conduct, malpractice, and other seriously improper conduct. Further details on how your information will be used by Brent and Cifas, and your data protection rights can be found . As a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee an interview to disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role. This includes people with hidden disabilities, long-term health conditions, diagnoses and mental health conditions. We also guarantee an interview to care-experienced applicants who meet the essential criteria. Information shared for this purpose will be treated fairly and used only to confirm eligibility under these schemes. If you need reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact . Brent has a positive approach to flexible working.
- Lived experience of receiving support from Brent's targeted early help or social work services within the last seven years.
- No current involvement with Brent's targeted early help or social work services. Applicants must no longer be receiving support from these services.
- Strong communication and organisational skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with parents, carers and professionals.
- Basic IT skills, including experience using Microsoft Office applications.
- A collaborative approach and confidence in supporting workshops, forums and other engagement activities.
- A genuine commitment to using your lived experience to help shape and improve services for children and families.
This is a part-time role for 10.8 hours a week, where you can use your hours flexibly with support from the Principal Social Worker, and we are looking for someone who has flexible availability to sometimes work:
- After school (weekday evenings)
- Weekends
- School holidays
Why join us?
- 27 days' annual leave, rising with length of service, plus bank holidays
- Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contributions
- Hybrid and flexible working options available for most roles
- Supportive family-friendly policies, including carers' leave, paternity leave and compassionate leave for eligible employees
- Health and wellbeing support, including eye test support and a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
- Financial wellbeing support, including education sessions, childcare deposit loans and season ticket loans
- Travel support, including affordable parking nearby, a Cycle to Work scheme and onsite facilities
- Learning and development opportunities to support your career
- Access to My Brent Rewards with exclusive discounts on shopping, travel, leisure and entertainment
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Co-Production Connector (Parents/Carers in Wembley employer: Brent Council
Brent Council is an exceptional employer, dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment for its employees. With a strong focus on professional development, staff are encouraged to grow their skills while making a meaningful impact in the community by supporting families and children with complex needs. The collaborative culture within the Early Years Inclusion Support Team ensures that every team member feels valued and empowered to contribute to the well-being of the borough's youngest residents.
