Locality Engagement Assistant

Hours per week: 37

At Cheshire East we're offering an opportunity for someone to help transform lives and to play a defining role in the next chapter for children and families in Cheshire East as we build something special, to last.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Locality Engagement Assistant to support the development of our Family Hub outreach offer across Cheshire East. In this rewarding role, you will work directly with families and communities, helping to capture their experiences, views and ideas to influence local services and improve outcomes for children.

About the Role

You will work collaboratively with partner organisations, schools, health services and voluntary groups to strengthen connections, promote available support and encourage families who may benefit from accessing services. This is a varied and rewarding role where no two days are the same, offering the chance to make a tangible difference to the lives of children and families across Cheshire East.

The position is permanent for 37 hours per week.

In this role you will:

• Engage with children, young people, parents and carers through consultations, participation groups and outreach activities.
• Support the delivery of Family Hub engagement events across local communities.
• Help ensure the voices of families influence the planning, development and improvement of services.
• Work alongside voluntary, community and faith organisations to strengthen local partnerships.
• Reach and engage underrepresented communities and groups.
• Identify gaps in service provision and share feedback to support continuous improvement.
• Support volunteering opportunities within Family Hubs.
• Contribute to reports and meetings that help shape strategic priorities and service development.

The successful candidate will bring:

We are looking for someone who:

• Has experience working with or supporting children, young people and families.
• Is passionate about participation, engagement and co-production.
• Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Can build positive relationships with people from diverse backgrounds.
• Is confident using Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Understands safeguarding and the importance of inclusive practice.
• Is organised, proactive and able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Is willing to travel across Cheshire East and occasionally work evenings or weekends to meet service needs.

In return we are able to offer:

• Enhanced annual leave - Start with an impressive 34 days of annual leave (including bank holidays) from day one, and watch it grow to 39 days after just five years of service
• Purchase of annual leave - Want more time off? You can purchase up to 10 extra days of annual leave each year, giving you the flexibility to balance work and life just the way you want (Pro-rata for part-time staff)
• Flexible working pattern - Enjoy a 37-hour standard full-time work week with the added perks of flexi-time and hybrid/remote working arrangements where possible. Your work-life balance just got a whole lot better
• Salary sacrifice green car scheme - Drive green and save green! Lease a brand-new electric or hybrid car through our salary sacrifice scheme. There's no credit checks, no deposits, just significant savings and exclusive offers on a three-year lease
• White goods salary sacrifice scheme - Upgrade your home with ease. Purchase home and electronic items through our salary sacrifice scheme, spreading the cost of big-ticket purchases like appliances, computers, and tech gadgets directly from your salary
• Enhanced public pension - Secure your future with our career average pension, where contributions are built at a rate of 1/49th of your yearly pensionable pay
• Cycle to work scheme - Save up to 25-39% on the retail price of bikes and safety equipment through Income Tax and National Insurance savings. Get fit and save money!
• Employee assistance programme - Access a completely free and confidential assistance service to help manage, reduce, and overcome life's challenges, both at work and in your personal life
• Discounted gym membership - Stay active and healthy with corporate membership prices for Everybody Leisure, including:
• Gym, Swim and Group Fitness at all 16 facilities
• Off-Peak Racket Sports
• Athletics Tracks
• Sauna/Steam/Spa

Join us and experience a workplace that truly values and supports you!

How to apply

We're delighted that you're considering applying for this role!

As an equal opportunities' employer, we warmly welcome applicants from all backgrounds. We believe that a diverse workforce helps us better reflect and serve our local communities, and together, we can build something truly special.

To join our team, simply click 'Apply for this job' at the bottom of the page. If you'd prefer an informal chat first or have any questions about the role, feel free to reach out to Amelia Shemilt at amelia.schemilt@cheshireeast.gov.uk, they will be happy to hear from you! Please remember to include the job reference so we know which role you are interested in.

Once you've applied for the position, please keep an eye on your email inbox (including your junk and spam folders), as we'll send any correspondence there to stay in touch with updates about your application.

If you haven't heard from us within four weeks of the closing date, it likely means we weren't able to move forward with your application at this time but please don't let this discourage you as your interest means a lot to us, and we'd truly love to hear from you again in the future!

We wish you all the best in your application and if you run into any technical issues, our friendly team are here to help at: sourcingteam@ecwip.co.uk.

Cheshire East Council is committed to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults across the Borough. As such, any cautions, convictions, reprimands or final warnings that are 'not protected' as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) order 1975 (as amended in 2013) relating to the non-disclosure of spent convictions do not apply to this job. You must therefore, disclose whether you have any previous convictions where prompted to do so within the application process.