Family Hub Navigator | Early Help | Preston

Lancashire County Council; Preston; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Lancashire County Council in Pendle is seeking a Family Hubs Navigator to help families access services. The role focuses on connecting children, young people and families to the right support at the right time, within the Family Hubs Network.

Offering a salary of £28,142–£32,061 per annum, fixed term to 31/03/2029, this full-time post calls for a natural people person with strong relationship skills, digital confidence and the ability to lead and develop inclusive Family Hub offers.

Qualifications

• Experience in supporting children, young people, or families.
• Strong relationship-building skills.
• Confident using digital platforms, social media and online systems.
• Ability to lead a team and deliver customer-focused services.
• Passionate about community engagement and inclusion.

Responsibilities

• Act as key point of contact for families, offering guidance, signposting and support into Early Help services.
• Promote and increase access to inclusive Family Hubs and community services.
• Lead the development of vibrant “One Stop Shop” Family Hub offers tailored to local needs.
• Manage and support Delivery Centre Support Workers to create welcoming, high-quality, inclusive Family Hubs.
• Take ownership of digital engagement, ensuring websites, social media, and booking systems are accessible, up-to-date, and engaging.

Skills

Relationship-building

Digital platforms

Team leadership

Community engagement

Inclusive services

Job description

Description

Family Hub Navigator | Salary £28,142 - £32,061 Per annum | Fixed Term 31/03/2029 | Full Time - 37 hours per week |

Are you passionate about making a difference in your community? Do you thrive on bringing people together, building relationships, and helping families access the support they need? We’re looking for an enthusiastic and driven Family Hubs Navigator to join our Pendle team - playing a vital role in connecting children, young people, and families to the right services at the right time. This is a dynamic and people-focused role at the heart of the Family Hubs Network, where your work will directly shape how families experience support in Pendle.

International Sponsorship – this role is not open to international sponsorship

You Will

• Act as a key point of contact for families, offering guidance, signposting and support into Early Help services
• Promote and increase access to inclusive Family Hubs and community services
• Lead the development of vibrant “One Stop Shop” Family Hub offers tailored to local needs
• Manage and support Delivery Centre Support Workers to create welcoming, high-quality, inclusive Family Hubs
• Take ownership of digital engagement, ensuring websites, social media, and booking systems are accessible, up-to-date, and engaging

You’ll be both a connector and a leader, ensuring families feel supported, heard, and empowered.

We’re Seeking Someone Who Is

• A natural people person with strong relationship-building skills
• Experienced in supporting children, young people, or families
• Confident using digital platforms, social media, and online systems
• Able to lead a team and deliver high‑quality customer‑focused services
• Passionate about community engagement and inclusion

You’ll Thrive If You

• Are proactive, organised, and solution‑focused
• Enjoy working in a fast‑paced, community environment
• Can engage and inspire families from diverse backgrounds
• Want to make services better and more accessible for all

Person Specification And Job Description

The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). If successful you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a 'disclosure'. Further information can be found on the 'Our Recruitment Process' tab.

In return Lancashire County Council offers a range of benefits, which can be found on LCC Vacancies website.

We reserve the right to close down a vacancy early, before the closing date, if we receive sufficient applications.