Family Support Facilitator - Children's Centres

Civic Recruitment Limited; Slough; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Civic Recruitment Limited in Slough is seeking a committed professional to deliver family support services across Children’s Centres and Family Hubs. You will provide advice, run groups and workshops, and promote early intervention and inclusive practice for diverse families.

The role requires safeguarding knowledge, a social-care mindset, and flexibility to work evenings/weekends as needed. DBS enhanced is required for this post.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 qualification in Early Education, Childcare, Family Support, or related field.
• Experience working with children, families, or carers in paid or voluntary roles.
• Ability to plan and deliver groups and activities for children and families.
• Strong safeguarding knowledge and ability to identify concerns.

Responsibilities

• Welcome and support families accessing Children’s Centre and Family Hub services, providing advice, guidance, signposting, and referrals where appropriate.
• Plan, facilitate, and deliver support groups, workshops, and activities for children, young people, and families.
• Promote positive parenting, child development, and home learning through engaging activities.
• Support children with special educational needs and ensure activities are inclusive and accessible.
• Build positive relationships with families, including vulnerable and targeted groups, encouraging engagement with available services.
• Work collaboratively with partner agencies including education, health, social care, housing, police, and voluntary sector organisations.
• Contribute to initiatives that promote health, wellbeing, positive behaviour, and family resilience.
• Provide information and support to families regarding local services and community resources.
• Assist with planning, organisation, and administration of Children’s Centre and Family Hub activities.
• Support marketing, outreach, and community engagement activities to increase awareness of available services.
• Maintain accurate records and complete required administrative duties.
• Promote safeguarding, equality, diversity, and inclusion in all aspects of service delivery.
• Attend training, team meetings, and development activities as required, including occasional evening and weekend sessions.
• Work flexibly across Children’s Centres and Family Hubs as required to support service delivery.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

IT literacy

Engagement activities

Multicultural experience

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Early Education/Childcare/Family Support

Job description

Civic Recruitment Limited in Slough is seeking a committed professional to deliver family support services across Children’s Centres and Family Hubs. You will provide advice, run groups and workshops, and promote early intervention and inclusive practice for diverse families.

The role requires safeguarding knowledge, a social-care mindset, and flexibility to work evenings/weekends as needed. DBS enhanced is required for this post.