Apprentice – Outreach and Engagement Worker

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Location Borough Wide, North , South and Central

Salary £8.00 per hour/ £15,434.27 per annum, for more information see advert details.

Basis Full time

Job profile for Apprentice – Outreach and Engagement Worker

Borough Wide, North , South and Central 30/08/2026 Apprentice – Outreach and Engagement Worker

The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.

Salary £8.00 per hour/ £15,434.27 per annum, for more information see advert details.

Contractual hours 37

Basis Full time

Region Rotherham

Job category/type Youth Services

Date posted 04/08/2026

Job reference REQ
23691

Attachments Job Profile Apprentice.docx Benefits Package.doc

Directorate:
Children and Young People's Services

Fixed Term Apprenticeship, full time, 37 hours per week

Salary: £8.00 per hour/ £15,434.27 per annum from 1 st April 2026, for all ages in their first year of the apprenticeship. The National Minimum Wage as appropriate to age is then paid for the remainder of the apprenticeship contract following completion of the first year. For more information on the rates of pay click on the following link:

Are you passionate about making a difference for children, young people and families?

Rotherham Council is seeking an enthusiastic and motivated Apprentice – Outreach and Engagement Worker to join our Best Start Family Hubs Outreach and Engagement Team.

This is an exciting opportunity to gain valuable experience while working towards a recognised qualification, supporting families across Rotherham to access services, build confidence and achieve positive outcomes.

As part of the Outreach and Engagement Team, you will help increase awareness and participation in Family Hub services, particularly among families who may face barriers to accessing support. You will work alongside experienced professionals to deliver practical support, assist in facilitating activities and engage with communities across the borough.

You will:

• Support the promotion and delivery of Family Hub services across Rotherham.
• Assist with engagement activities, events and group sessions for children, young people and families.
• Provide practical support to families through individual and group-based work.
• Help families access the right support at the right time through effective signposting and partnership working.
• Assist with customer enquiries, administration and record keeping.
• Use a range of IT systems to maintain accurate information and support service delivery.

The role will involve working in community settings across the borough and occasional evening or weekend working to meet service needs.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has a genuine interest in working with children, young people and families.
• Is passionate about supporting vulnerable families and improving outcomes.
• Has strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Works well as part of a team.
• Can organise their time effectively and work reliably.
• Understands the importance of confidentiality and professional boundaries.
• Has basic IT skills or a willingness to learn.
• Can travel across the borough as required.

The ability to speak an additional community language, such as Urdu or Roma, would be desirable but not esssential.

As an apprentice with Rotherham Council, you will:

• Gain a nationally recognised Level 3 qualification.
• Receive support, mentoring and workplace training.
• Develop practical skills and experience within a supportive team.
• Make a real difference to children, young…