• An experience related salary of £20,000 to £24,000pa!
• A chance to join a charity which makes a real difference in the local community

Created in 1998, WorldShapers Academy is the training arm of New Horizons Christian Fellowship and is committed to transforming lives through learning.

Originally established to supply church-based training in the Hemel Hempstead area, WorldShapers has grown to cover a number of projects for especially vulnerable people in the community. The projects include mentoring projects for primary school children, a special needs school for permanently excluded young people, offender learning, a ministry degree programme, a youth club, and children centre activities including play sessions, sessions for travellers and their children, events, support of parents and professionals, etc.

This forward thinking Christian Charity is looking for two passionate Play & Outreach Workers to fill vital positions within the organisation. These exciting roles require proactive, creative people with the enthusiasm to become part of this pioneering new service for children and families.

One vacancy requires applicants with experience in health and/or fitness while the other is predominantly focused on the arts. The successful candidates will be required to plan fun and imaginative health or arts sessions for children under 5 and therefore need to be both knowledgeable about these subjects.   

WorldShapers is looking for quality candidates who meet the following criteria: 

• Is experienced in working with children and/or parents and ideally have a relevant degree;
• Is experienced in working towards government agendas like the Every Child Matters agenda;
• Passionate about working with families;
• Thrives on meeting new people;
• Maintains a high level of confidentiality;
• Is able to work on your own initiative, prioritise and finish tasks;
• Is able to work in a developing centre where services will need to be shaped and changed continuously to serve the community;
• Skilled in working on computers, is competent in the use of the internet, Outlook, Word and Excel; 

Responsibilities include:

• Organising a variety of sessions for young children under 5
• Working with parents
• Doing Outreach work in the form of home visits
• Doing admin tasks, answering phones
• Writing letters - official and informal; writing and answering emails
• Follow up and through on areas of responsibility

Worldshapers Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

The role requires Outreach work and a valid driving licence is therefore vital in order to conduct home visits. All travel will be fully reimbursed. 

The charity is offering a competitive, experience and qualification dependent, salary of £20,000 - £24,000. 

Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to make a positive impact in the lives of young children, Apply Now!