Family Navigator - West Wiltshire at Wiltshire Council

, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

12 Oct, 26

Salary

26141.0

Posted On

14 Jul, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Community Engagement, Safeguarding, Child Development, Advocacy, Relationship Building, Problem Solving, Cultural Sensitivity, Outreach, Case Management, Collaboration

Industry

Financial Services

Description

Salary: £26,141 per annum Hours of work: Full time/ 37 hours per week Contract type: Permanent Join our team as a Family Navigator and make a real difference in your community. This varied and rewarding role will see you out and about each day, speaking to and connecting with families at our library drop-in sessions across West Wiltshire. This includes the towns of Warminster, Westbury, Mere, Bradford-on-Avon and Trowbridge. We are looking for someone who is confident, approachable, and well-informed about the local area, with a passion for creating inclusive spaces where people feel valued and supported. No two days are the same, and you may start your day off at a local library and finish it by talking to parents at the school gate. You’ll be building strong relationships with libraries, schools and other family hub colleagues using your growing knowledge of local services and activities to confidently navigate families to find the right support, ensuring they can access what’s available in their community. ABOUT US Welcome to Spurgeons Wiltshire Family Hub, where families come first. We're dedicated to supporting families and young people from early years to young adulthood. Our comprehensive services include personalised one-on-one support, dynamic parenting advice and groups, assistance with accessing vital statutory and community services. We also have a digital family hub available 24/7. What sets us apart is our amazing team of dedicated professionals who are passionate about making a difference. We provide compassionate guidance, while connecting families with essential resources, and champion their well-being. Together, we're building stronger, more resilient communities, one family at a time. ABOUT THE ROLE As a Family Navigator, you will be a key part of the local community support network, helping families access the right services at the right time. You will work across Family Hub flagship buildings and community venues, acting as a visible, approachable presence for families and partner organisations. * Help families, children and young people navigate the range of services available across the Family Hub network. * Build strong partnerships with schools, early years settings, health services, and community groups. * Promote Family Hub services through community engagement and local events. * Support co production activities with families and colleagues to shape local services. * Map community resources * Promote volunteering opportunities to help strengthen local community resilience ABOUT YOU * NVQ Level 3 or 4 in a relevant field such as health, social care, family studies, youth work or community development. * Experience working with families or communities in supportive or outreach-based roles. * Strong communication skills with the ability to build trust and rapport. * Ability to work collaboratively with a range of partners and services. * Knowledge of safeguarding, child development, local services and the challenges families may face. * Strong organisational, problem solving and advocacy skills. * Empathy, cultural sensitivity and a non-judgmental approach. * Ability to travel regularly across the service area; occasional regional or national travel may be required. Find out more and apply: To apply, please copy and paste this link into your internet browser: https://spurgeons.current-vacancies.com/Jobs/Advert/4251687?cid=3408 [https://spurgeons.current-vacancies.com/Jobs/Advert/4251687?cid=3408] If you want to find out more about working at Spurgeons please visit our website [https://spurgeons.org/]. We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people we serve. This post is subject to necessary safeguarding checks including an appropriate level DBS Disclosure. Spurgeons is a Living Wage Employer. We actively encourage applications from a broad and deep range of backgrounds and experiences. We are a Disability Confident Employer. PLEASE DO NOT APPLY VIA THE APPLY BUTTON BELOW. Applications must be made via the instructions provided above. Applications or CV's submitted via the apply button will not be considered.

Responsibilities

Act as a visible community presence to help families navigate and access available support services across the Family Hub network. Build strong partnerships with schools, health services, and community groups to promote resilience and inclusive spaces.