At Aspire we believe our employes are our greatest asset and we care about our staff, in the same way we care for the families we work with.
Aspire is committed creating a motivated workforce that is inspired to deliver a high-quality service to everyone.
We are seeking to appoint an experienced and motivated Family Support Worker to join our professional and dedicated Targeted Family Support Team. Whilst this is ideally a full-time position (37 hours/week) we would consider part time hours (30 hours/week over 4/5 days), fixed term; initially until the end of December 2025, with potential to extend.
To make a vital contribution to the direct delivery of a high-quality targeted family support service for families with children aged 0 - 11 years old across Cheltenham and Tewkesbury localities.
Working as part of a team to deliver programmes of intervention to improve parenting, resolve issues and improve functioning in families. Participating in a multi-disciplinary approach to working with families and co-ordinate partnerships and services to meet the needs of families.
The successful candidate will work alongside Gloucestershire County and District Councils teams, Independent Agencies, local partnerships and the voluntary sector to support and implement the countywide Early Help offer.
The successful candidate will preferably have an NVQ 4 or above in Childcare, Education or Health & Social Care or an NVQ 3, with an expectation to work towards a Level 4. You will also demonstrate a willingness to undertake other training appropriate to the role.
The post holder will be required to work at any of the Children and Family Centres operated by the Aspire Foundation across the Cheltenham and Tewkesbury area.
As a member of the Aspire Foundation Team we will offer you:
• Support – through termly or six weekly supervisions and an Annual Performance Review.
• Training – on-going continued professional development which could include on the job training, work shadowing, courses and qualifications – all depending on what you need as a person and what the organisation needs now and in the future.
• A workplace pension scheme to all qualifying staff.
• Access to an employee assistance programme
• Generous annual leave allowance
• Death in service benefit
Grade/Salary: Grade 7 (pts 21-25) £30,825 to £33,945 p.a
Start Date: ASAP
Full/Part Time: Full time (30- 37 hours a week, all year round)
Contract: Fixed term contract until end December 2025, with potential to extend. Secondments welcome.
Closing date for all roles: 12 noon Friday 9th August 2024
Interviews: Week commencing 12th August 2024
Application Details:
If you would like to be part of a dynamic and creative organisation, please apply by midday on Friday 9th August 2024.
Please see details and a copy of the Job Description and Person specification here
For an informal discussion, please contact the HR team via email recruitment@aspirefoundation.org.uk or telephone 07851 043845
Interviews will take place week commencing 12th August 2024.
As part of the recruitment process you will be asked to complete an interview and a short task related to the post of Family Support Worker. Any appointment will be subject to references (which we will request for all short-listed candidates prior to interview) and a clear disclosure record from the DBS.
In accordance with a data retention policy we will keep all paperwork related to the recruitment of this post for 6 months after which it will be destroyed.
AspireFoundation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment. This position is subject to an enhanced DBS check.
Aspire Foundation aims to be an equal opportunities employer and is determined to ensure that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, age, disability, religion or belief, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or race.
Closing date: Friday 9th August 2024 at 12 noon
Interview date: Week commencing 12th August 2024
For an Application form please click here
Are you passionate about making a difference in your community? Do you have a desire to support children and families and work for the benefit of our communities as well?
Do you have experience or interest in Human Resources / Finance / IT / Data and Monitoring / Securing grant funding within a small charity? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join Aspire Foundation as a Director / Trustee.
We're looking for Directors / Trustees who, along with the other Board members, will actively oversee the strategic direction and management of the Foundation, from operational, strategic and governance perspectives.
We have over 20 years’ experience of delivering successful, high-quality early intervention services and educational programmes to families with young children. These include family support services, children’s centres and early year’s settings.
You will contribute to the effective workings of the Board liaising with the Executive Head and Senior Management Team to provide direction and accountability.
As we are a small charity the role will include being involved in the recruitment processes for senior roles within the Foundation.
The Board of Directors meets regularly during the late afternoon, typically the number of meetings will be 6 per year
We are looking for people willing to bring energy, enthusiasm and commitment to the role, and who will broaden the diversity of thinking on our board.
For further information about the role please see Directors Recruitment Pack here or to arrange an exploratory call with a current Director/Trustee call Mel Hill, Business Manager on 07517 556207 or email Melanie.Hill@aspirefoundation.org.uk
Closing date for applications is noon Friday 26th July 2024.
Applicants will be invited to meet with current Board members during July 2024.
To submit your application for this role, please download the Application Form here
Aspire Foundation is currently expanding and developing high quality family support services for families with young children to help build confidence, social skills and relationships.
As a Community Information Administrator, you will work in partnership with parents and local community-based services to provide a warm and welcoming front of house service to all our service users and visitors.
A key part of the role will be providing efficient and knowledgeable signposting advice. This will include brief one-off interventions to children, young people and their families such as information about debt advice, issuing of food vouchers, support to complete relevant forms etc.
The post holder will be required to work at any of the Children and Family Centres operated by Aspire Foundation in Cheltenham.
Grade/Salary: £24,295.00 to £25,545.00 pa Grade 4 (SP 7-10)
Start Date: ASAP
Full/Part Time: 37 hours a week, all year round
Contract: Permanent
Closing date for all roles: 12 noon Friday 12th July 2024
Interviews: Week commencing 15th July 2024
For a copy of the Job Description/ Person specification please click here
For an Application form please click here
We have an exciting opportunity for qualified Early Years Educators to join all our settings across Cheltenham, Dursley and Stroud.
We are looking for qualified staff (Level 3). Contracts are available for both full time (37 hours/week) and part-time (20 hours/week) staff who wish to work Term time only (39 weeks a year). These contracts will be permanent.
Successful qualified candidates will work as Key Person to children aged 2-4 years to deliver high quality early years education. You will be passionate about making a difference and using your understanding of child development to promote each child’s happiness and supporting them to follow their interests, explore, learn and reach their full potential.
You will be a good communicator, who enjoys working with others as part of a team, with knowledge and experience of providing stimulating and exciting environments, rich in learning experiences.
Grade/Salary: Grade 3 (full time, all-year round equivalent is £23,500.00 pa) Actual salary (term time only for Level 3 qualified)
1. Full time (37 hours/week, term time only total of 39 weeks): £20,168.00 pa
2. Part-time (20 hours/week, term time only total of 39 weeks): £10,901.00 pa
Hourly Rate: £12.18/hour
Grade 3 (full time, all-year round equivalent is £23,500.00 pa)
Start Date: As soon as possible
Hours: Approx. hours for full time staff are 8.30am - 4.30pm. For part time staff we can offer morning or afternoon times.
Contract: Permanent
Closing date for all roles: 12 noon on Thursday 11th July 2024
Interview date: Interviews will be held week commencing 15th July 2024
For more details, please see the Job Description/Person Specification please click here
For an Application form please click here
As part of the recruitment process you will be asked to attend an interview and for some roles, complete a task or presentation.
Aspire follows Safer Recruitment guidelines and any appointment will be subject to two satisfactory references (which we will request for all short-listed candidates) and an enhanced DBS check.
Please note we will also carry out searches of all shortlisted candidates, in order to identify any issues that may have happened and are publicly available online, which may be explored during interview.
In accordance with our data retention policy, we will keep all paperwork related to the recruitment of this post for 6 months after which it will be destroyed.
As a member of the Aspire Foundation Team, we offer:
A caring and supportive culture
Training
A workplace pension scheme
An Employee Assistance Programme (offering counselling and Wellbeing support)
Death in Service Benefit
We are registered as a Disability Confident Employer and have been awarded the Healthy Workplaces Gloucestershire Award”. For details of this Award please see here
Application Details:
Please download the Application form above and return this by email to hr@aspirefoundation.org.uk or telephone 07851043845 for further information.
Aspire Foundation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment.
Aspire Foundation aims to be an equal opportunities employer and is determined to ensure that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the ground of gener, age, disability, religion or belief, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or race.
*Please note we are unable to accept CV's.
Our staff are encouraged to adopt our Values:
Respect – “We value, accept, listen and support everyone”
Integrity – “We are honest, dependable and accountable for our actions”
Collaboration – “We believe in the power of working together”
Excellence – “We strive to do our best through innovation & learning”
To apply for any of our vacancies below, please download the application form here.
Please complete and return this to hr@aspirefoundation.org.uk
Aspire follows Safer Recruitment guidelines and any appointment will be subject to two satisfactory references (which we will request for all short-listed candidates) and an enhanced DBS check.
In accordance with our data retention policy, we will keep all paperwork related to the recruitment of this post for 6 months after which it will be destroyed.
Application details:
Please email hr@aspirefoundation.org.uk or telephone 07851043845 for further information.
Please indicate which post you are interested in.
Aspire foundation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share the same commitment.
Aspire Foundation aims to be an equal opportunities employer and is determined to ensure that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, age, disability, religion or belief, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or race.
We follow Safe Recruitment Practices at all times
At the recruitment stage you will be invited to attend for an interview and complete a task related to the post you are applying for.
References are requested for all short-listed candidates (with your approval) prior to interview.
A current clear disclosure record from the DBS is required before staff start with us, the cost of applying for this will be covered by the Foundation.
We keep all paperwork related to the recruitment of any post for 6 months after which it will be destroyed.
We aim to be an equal opportunities employer and are determined to ensure that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, age, disability, religion or belief, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or race.
For information about any of our Vacancies, please email hr@aspirefoundation.org.uk or telephone 01242 252185 .
Volunteer to support our work with Children & Families
Volunteers play a significant role in helping us to deliver our services, providing rewarding opportunities for personal and skill development, strengthening work experience and employability. Support the work of our trained and professional staff by:
Helping out at one of our groups,
Accompanying children and families on trips,
Supporting a fun day at one of our centres
Helping out in one of our nurseries.
Carrying out Practical Maintenance jobs (opportunities exist from 2 hours per week)
If you are interested in joining us, please download, complete and return the Volunteer Application Form here.
For further information, please contact hr@aspirefoundation.org.uk or telephone 01242 252185.
All our volunteers will receive full induction and are required to undertake a DBS check, paid for by the Foundation.
Aspire Foundation develops its workforce by offering opportunities at all levels. Working with Gloucestershire College we have offered apprenticeships opportunities in Early Years and IT.
All apprenticeship opportunities are advertised on our website.
Gardners Lane Children and Family Centre, Gardners Lane, Cheltenham, GL51 9JW
Tel: 01242 252185Aspire Foundation company registration number: 08460624
Aspire Foundation is a charity registered in England and Wales the number is 1155305
ICO Registration Number ZB191476
Registered Office Address Gardners Lane Children and Family Centre, Gardners Lane, Cheltenham, GL51 9JW
