Children and Young People and Families Officer

Children and Young People and Families Officer

Location:

Reading, RG1 5LR

Contact:
Bev Towner, ,
recrui

Salary: £16.46 per hour (£19,261.58 per annum actual; £32,102.63 per annum FTE)

Employment type: 12‑month contract (fixed term to June 2027)

Hours: 22.5 hours a week (open to discussion about distribution across term time and holidays)

The Children, Young People and Families Officer is a pivotal role managing the programme for visually impaired children and young people under 18 and their families across Berkshire. The role includes planning and delivering a programme of activities adapted for all levels of sight loss, with the aim of building children’s skills and supporting their development so they can become tomorrow’s independent visually impaired adults.

The successful candidate will build strong relationships with children of all ages and their families, work well leading their own project and as part of the wider team, be passionate about supporting people to live enriched lives, and work innovatively as an advocate for our services.

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Enhanced annual leave
• Flexible working
• Free tea and coffee while in office
• Free parking
• Mileage paid at the full 45p per mile rate
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme

Application: Send cover letter and CV to recrui

Final date to receive applications: 4th June 2026