Description
We are seeking 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.
The successful candidate 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.
Responsibilities:
- Support the participation and engagement of parents and carers
- Assist with promoting the Families First Partnership Programme
- Develop communication and engagement materials
- Monitor engagement activities and report on outcomes
- Support the delivery of training to the wider workforce
- Collect and analyse feedback from parents and carers
- Identify learning and good practice to strengthen family participation across Children's Services
Requirements:
- 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
- Strong communication and organisational skills
- 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
Benefits:
- 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