Family Navigator - North Wiltshire
Local Work Rights Required
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Role Summary
Join Wiltshire Council as a Family Navigator to connect families with essential community services and resources, making a positive impact daily.
About the Organisation
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.
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
families with essential resources, and champion their well-being. Together,
we're building stronger, more resilient communities, one family at a time.
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.
available across the Family Hub network.
services, and community groups.
services.
resilience
studies, youth work or community development.
outreach-based roles.
challenges families may face.
national travel may be required.
- Help families, children and young people navigate the range of services
- Build strong partnerships with schools, early years settings, health
- Promote Family Hub services through community engagement and local events.
- Support co production activities with families and colleagues to shape local
- Map community resources
- Promote volunteering opportunities to help strengthen local community
- NVQ Level 3 or 4 in a relevant field such as health, social care, family
- Experience working with families or communities in supportive or
- 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
- 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
Application Information
To apply, please copy and paste this link into your internet browser:
https://spurgeons.current-vacancies.com/Jobs/Advert/4251471?cid=3408
[https://spurgeons.current-vacancies.com/Jobs/Advert/4251471?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.
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Requirements
- NVQ Level 3
- NVQ Level 4
Eligibility Criteria
This position is open to candidates with relevant NVQ qualifications and experience in community support roles; visa sponsorship is not available.
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