Community and Family Navigator

Salary: £31,879 - £31,879 Per annum/pro-rata Hours of work:
Full time/37 hours per week Contract type:
Permanent This is not a Wiltshire Council vacancy therefore please contact Spurgeons direct for further information. A bit about us:
Spurgeons is one of the UK's leading children's charities, firmly supported by Christian beliefs and values, helping to support vulnerable children and their families through delivering projects to support children, young people, their families, and communities to find long-lasting solutions to the challenges they face. We create family hubs where were needed most, providing support with mental health, special educational needs, domestic abuse and all of family lifes challenges.

We work through children and family centres, churches, schools and prisons. Putting children first in everything. All about the role:
Candidates who progress to the next stage will be expected to present on their community and project work experience, explaining how it will support them in this role. ABOUT US At Spurgeons, we're dedicated to giving every child the best start in life. In partnership with Wiltshire Council, we offer early years and family support across the county. Our local teams provide welcoming, inclusive spaces where parents and carers can access support, advice, and activities designed to strengthen families and nurture childrens development.

From parenting courses and stay-and-play sessions to advice on childcare, health referrals, and employment opportunities, we wrap around families with practical help at every stage. Whether its in-person or online via our growing Digital Family Hub, everything we do is built on compassion, fairness, and a deep commitment to improving outcomes for children. Join us in Wiltshire and make a real difference to families when it matters most.

ABOUT

THE ROLE Lead community engagement by building strong partnerships with schools, health services and local organisations to create a sustainable family hub model Support families to access resources and services that promote resilience, independence and improved outcomes for children Manage and mentor Family Navigators and volunteers, ensuring high quality delivery and continuous improvement Drive collaboration with local authorities, voluntary groups and employment services to strengthen community networks Collect and analyse data to demonstrate impact and inform future service development Champion co-production by involving parents and carers in shaping services and quality assurance processes Regularly travel in the West of Wiltshire and occasionally across the county ABOUT YOU Hold a relevant level 3 or 4 qualification in social work, family studies, community development, youth work or equivalent Bring experience in family support, community outreach or partnership working with diverse communities Skilled in communication, problem solving and building positive relationships with stakeholders and families Has experience and understanding of safeguarding, child development and local community resources Adaptable, proactive and committed to continuous professional development and learning Able to travel regularly across West Wiltshire and occasionally across the county, also work flexibly, including occasional evenings and weekends