Description West Locality Family Hub Practitioner Salary: £26,556 - £28,764 per annum Grade: B Fixed Term Contract - 12 months 37 Hours per Week We are seeking a committed individual to join us as the West Locality Family Hub Practitioner. This role is an exciting opportunity to work as part of the family hub model to support and assist children's play, development and learning, by demonstrating to parents and carers high standards of childcare and good practice. You will be focusing our service delivery for families with children 0-2 year old. Key Experience and Skills Experience of delivering childcare or supporting others to do so (children 0-5 years). Demonstrable experience of inclusive practice. Experience of supporting parents in children’s learning. Experience of planning age-appropriate activities. Experience of working with health, the voluntary or statutory sectors and community groups. Ability to communicate effectively with both young children and their parents/carers Ability to follow a group session plan inclusive of stimulating, engaging activities for children Ability to work in and promote a child-centred environment and showing sensitivity to the needs of children and parents Ability to work and liaise with the local community and a variety of agencies Ability to work as a member of a team. Ability to be mobile and be flexible to work across borough where the service needs require. Good organisational, record keeping and planning skills. Computer literate Relevant childcare qualifications NVQ Level 2, 3, NNEB or equivalent DBS Check: Enhanced level Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check with Children's Barred List is required for this post Benefits of Working with Us At Thurrock Council, we value our employees and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including: Generous annual leave entitlement Local Government Pension Scheme Flexible and hybrid working opportunities (where applicable) Ongoing training and professional development Employee assistance programme and wellbeing support Staff discounts and local offers A supportive and inclusive working environment Important Dates Closing Date (Redeployment Only): 23rd April 2026 Closing Date (Internal & External): 10th May 2026 Interview Date: To Be Confirmed Additional Information If you have any questions about the role or interview process, please contact: Trucia Goodman - West Locality Children's Centre Manager Trucia.Goodman@thurrock.gov.uk To view the Job Profile and Person Specification, please follow the link below: Download Job Profile (PDF Document) Application Requirements As part of the Safer Recruitment process, Gap Management from when leaving full-time education is required for all Safeguarding roles. Please complete the Gaps in Employment grid provided (refer to the example document for guidance) and upload it under Miscellaneous Documents as part of your application. Please provide a full history with explanations of any gaps and ensure you also upload a copy of your full CV. If the Job Profile and Person Specification list any qualifications as essential, please also upload copies of those relevant qualifications. Gaps in Employment Form Gaps in Employment Example