Posted October 7, 2025
Organisation Amaze
ESPCF Engagement Worker
Can you help strengthen the voice of parent carers and SEND families and improve outcomes for children?
East Sussex Parent Carer Forum (ESPCF) is seeking an Engagement Worker to join the team working on two projects: Autism in Schools (AiS) and Partnerships for Inclusion of Neurodiversity in Schools (PINS). The focus of the role will be to facilitate parent carer groups in specific schools across East Sussex, to strengthen relationships between schools and their parent carer community, and improve the outcomes for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilties (SEND).
About this role
Successful applicants for this role must have lived experience of neurodivergence, health conditions or disabilities – either yourself and/or as a parent or carer of a child, young person or adult with SEND.
£17.11 – £17.41 / hour (£31,150 – £31,700 p.a.pro-rata): Band E on Amaze payscale
Contracted hours are 5 per week term-time only, but the schedule/number of hours will vary each week to fit in with school groups
Fixed term until March 2026 in the first instance, with the possibility of extension
The role will entail visiting schools within East Sussex. Administrative tasks can be completed by working from home or from Amaze’s Eastbourne or Brighton offices.
We particularly welcome applicants from Black, Asian and minoritised ethnic communities.
This role is subject to a DBS check and right to work checks. A criminal record will not necessarily disqualify a candidate from being offered employment.
We are looking for someone who can join us as soon as possible. The hours worked each week will be in negotiation but there is a requirement to travel to schools within East Sussex to facilitate parent carer groups which are held to coincide with the start or end of the school day.
To find out more please visit our website
How to apply
Read the following documents:
Upload your CV and cover letter here
All applications will be measured against the person specification, so we encourage you to show how your experience meets these listed criteria in your letter. Please also make sure you complete the Diversity Monitoring Form in the mandatory questions section.
The closing date for applications is 11.59pm Friday 17 October 2025
Interviews will be held in Eastbourne on Thursday 23 October 2025
For more details on how to do this, please read our Application guidance
You are warmly encouraged to contact us for an information discussion about the role. Email Denise Banks, ESPCF Engagement Co-ordinator on denise@espcf.org.uk
ESPCF is supported by Amaze, the local charity providing information, advice & support to SEND families. This includes HR support; Amaze is therefore the employer for this role.
