Thurrock Council
Family Hubs Relief Facilitator
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Family Hubs Relief Facilitator
Job Title: Family Hubs Relief Facilitator
Salary: £29,253 – £32,736 per annum (pro rata for part-time hours)
Grade: C Contract: Permanent Hours: Part-time (22 hours per week)
We are seeking a dedicated Family Hubs Relief Facilitator to deliver high-quality universal and targeted sessions for families with children aged **0–11 (or up to 25 under selected circumstances if identified as needing support)]. The role involves fostering engaging, inclusive, and welcoming environments to encourage parental engagement, planning and evaluating services to support family well-being, and promoting accessibility of all Family Hub offerings.
The post holder will collaborate across three localities, ensuring services align with diverse family needs.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide high-quality sessions tailored to the needs of families with children aged 0–11 (or 0–25 for SEND-linked support).
- Create a warm, welcoming, and engaging environment to encourage family participation.
- Offer information and support aligned with the 0–19 (up to 25 SEND) wellbeing model.
- Plan, evaluate, and implement sessions and services responsive to family needs.
- Engage parents/carers in their children’s learning, supporting them to navigate and utilise all available Family Hub services.
- Work harmoniously across three communities to ensure consistent and inclusive service delivery.
- Maintain collaborative relationships with internal teams and external partners.
- Reflect and adapt community engagement strategies based on family feedback and feedback.
Key Experience & Skills Required
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills—able to connect effectively with young children, parents, and carers.
- Experience coordinating and delivering family-focused services in early years or community settings is highly regarded.
- Ability to work amicably with multiple agencies, community partners, and stakeholders.
- Excellent planning, organising, and problem-solving abilities.
- Proficiency in digital methods for data management and reporting.
- A valid UK driving licence and reliable transportation to travel across the borough required.
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Qualifications (Essential)
- Child Care qualification equivalent to NVQ Level 3.
Additional Requirements
✅ DBS Check: Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, including Children’s Barred List clearance.
Safer Recruitment Gap Management: As part of the recruitment process, all applicants must provide a comprehensive explanation of any employment gaps since leaving full-time education. Please complete and upload:
Additionally, provide:
- Full CV.
- Copies of all essential qualifications.
Benefits of Working with Thurrock Council
Thurrock Council delivers exceptional support to its employees through: 🔹 Comprehensive annual leave policy 🔹 Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme 🔹 Flexible and hybrid working opportunities (where applicable) 🔹 Constant training and professional development opportunities 🔹 Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing support 🔹 Staff discounts and local offers 🔹 A supportive, inclusive work culture
Important Dates
- Closing Date (Redeployment Only): 9th July 2026
- Closing Date (Internal & External): 19th July 2026
- Interview Date: To be confirmed
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Contact & Further Information
For further details about the role or recruitment process, please contact:
Trucia Goodman Children’s Centre Manager Trucia.Goodman@thurrock.gov.uk
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Why Thurrock?
Thurrock Council is committed to community-focused innovation, driving transformation through partnerships and collaborative programmes. Join a dynamic organisation shaping plans for future borough success and delivering glocal benefits in a vibrant setting:
📍 Location & Lifestyle: Nested on the north bank of the River Thames, Thurrock boasts a diverse community (c.160,000 residents), bustling cultural hubs, and access to both London (30 mins by train) and regional attractions (Lakeside Shopping Centre, parks, forests, and marshland landscapes).
🎭 Culture & Events: Home to the Royal Opera House training base and National Skills Academy for Creative and Cultural Skills, social life thrives with arts festivals, community festivities and diverse local offerings.
Linked benefits and flexible working details: Employment Benefits | Working for Thurrock
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
Thurrock Council is an Inclusive Employer:
✨ Equal opportunities for all. ✨ Disability Confident Accredited—disabled candidates fulfilling essential requirements are guaranteed an interview. ✨ Unwavering commitment to reflecting a diverse and inclusive workforce.
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