Family Navigator

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About the role

About the role

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Family Support Services | Watford or Stevenage Best Start Family Hub

About Family Support Services

One YMCA’s Family Support Services help children and families get the best possible start in life. Through our Best Start Family Hubs, we provide accessible, joined-up support that builds resilience, strengthens communities and helps families access the right support at the right time.

About the Role

We are looking for a compassionate and proactive Family Navigator to support families experiencing vulnerability, disadvantage or complex challenges. Acting as a trusted point of contact, you will help families access services, navigate local systems and build the confidence and resilience needed to thrive.

The Role

You will:

  • Build trusted relationships with families and provide ongoing support and guidance.

  • Help families access health, early help and community services.

  • Identify needs early and provide timely interventions to prevent escalation.

  • Work closely with partner agencies to coordinate support and improve outcomes.

  • Maintain a visible presence within Best Start Family Hubs and community settings.

  • Keep accurate records and contribute to service improvement and family engagement.

Requirements

Essential

  • Significant experience working with children and families in family support, health, social care or community settings.

  • Knowledge of safeguarding and multi-agency working.

  • Strong communication, relationship-building and organisational skills.

  • Level 4 qualification (or equivalent experience) in a relevant field.

  • Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes.

Equality, Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging

At One YMCA we are an inclusive organisation and actively promote equality of opportunity for all with the right mix of talent, skills, and potential. We do not discriminate on the basis of Age, Disability, Gender Reassignment, Marriage/Civil Partnership, Pregnancy/Maternity, Race, Religion/Belief, Sex and/or Sexual Orientation. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, communities, and industries, and are committed to having a team that is made up of diverse skills, experiences, and abilities.

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Contact details

Liz Applin , Head of Family Support Services (South &West)
Hatfield Hub & Hostel Comet Way Hatfield
Hertfordshire AL10 9NG

Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.hertsfamilycentres.org/family-centres.aspx