Worcestershire Family Hubs aims to deliver a new countywide model which reflects a change in how we support local children, young people, and families in our county. We look to improve access to early help and support, will empower local communities, and will help make Worcestershire a great place to grow up, to learn, develop and maximise potential. Family Hub Navigator – 28 hours per week X1 vacancy Grade 3 The Post holder will work over two districts of Bromsgrove and Redditch. The post holder will be required to provide and connect with local and diverse community groups, VCSE organisations and services. They will also work with a diverse range of partners to provide support to community groups and VCSE organisations. This role supports families and young people to be aware of the support and services available locally and improve access and provision of information and advice linked to targets and high impact areas, including childcare, early education benefits and NEF (nursery education funding), early years provision for children. The role will be expected to support any community capacity building activities linked to targets and high impact areas, e.g., awareness raising activity in communities via social media, events or ensuring posters are in relevant areas. The role also consists of looking at data and service user feedback to identify any service gaps in the community. Ensuring professionals and families receive information and advice is a large part of the role and the post holder will do this through displays, newspapers, ensuring all relevant websites and social media and that of other agencies are updated with current information. The role will also be expected to visit local groups and events to promote Worcestershire Family Hubs. Are you innovative and enthusiastic with a positive ‘can do’ attitude? Do you care about the community and want to make a difference? Are you good at speaking to people and have the skills to support families with a range of issues? If yes, then we would love for you to join our positive team. To speak further about the roles please contact Louise Hall on 07508016541. CV’s will not be accepted unless accompanied by a completed online application form. Interview date : 22 May 2025 We operate an equal opportunities policy and applicants are positively encouraged irrespective of sex, marital status, age, sexual orientation, disability, race or religion. Job Share will be considered. Safeguarding Redditch Borough Council – providing Community and Parenting services for Bromsgrove and Redditch is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults in our care and expects its staff to share this commitment. For posts where you will be working with children, young people and vulnerable adults: • a DBS (formerly CRB) Disclosure will be required. The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (exceptions) Order 1975 does not allow employees with access to children, young persons under the age of 18 and vulnerable adults the right to withhold information regarding previous criminal convictions, cautions and warnings, including those regarded as 'spent' - all must be declared. A criminal record will not necessarily be a bar to obtaining a position. Further information can be found at: http://www.homeoffice.gov.uk/agencies-public-bodies/dbs/ Right to Work Anyone applying for a job with us will need to provide evidence of their identity and Right to Work in the UK and all of their documentation will be fully checked. Further information can be found at: http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/visas-immigration/ Attached documents FHN Advert Advert 2025.docx Family Navigator JD Dec 2024.docx