Could you be the welcoming face of Buckinghamshire’s Best Start in Life Family Hub offer? Are you a warm, responsive and solution ‑ focused professional with a passion for supporting children and families? Could you help families feel confident accessing the support they need?
In July 2025, the Government launched its strategy, Giving Every Child the Best Start in Life, with the ambition that 75% of five‑year‑olds in England will achieve a good level of development by 2028. Supporting families with parenting and the HLE is central to this ambition to meet this target, and a key part of the vision for integrated family services – bringing together health, education, early years, and wider services to give families a cohesive offer of support through Best Start Family Hub’s (BSFH).
We are looking for motivated Family Hub Workers to join our Family Hub service, supporting families across Buckinghamshire and helping to deliver positive outcomes for children, young people and their families in line with the Best Start in Life aims and ambition.
We have x3 full time positions available, on an 18 month fixed term/secondment basis.
Buckinghamshire Council is a relatively new organisation that combines the strengths and expertise of the previous five councils in the county to create positive change for local people, communities, and businesses. We are firmly focused on the future and have made a clear commitment to serve residents better and to provide stronger representation for Buckinghamshire, both locally and nationally.
As a Best Start in Life Family Hub Worker, you will play an important role in helping to deliver the ambition that 75% of five‑year‑olds in England will achieve a good level of development by 2028 locally. Roles are available countywide and, depending on locality, you will work across several family centres.
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Please refer to the job description for full details.
ou will be creative, organised, thorough and approachable, with experience of working with children, young people and families in a community setting. You will enjoy working as part of a team, while also being able to use your initiative and work proactively.
We're looking for a warm, approachable and enthusiastic individual who is passionate about supporting children, young people and families. You'll be someone who enjoys working with people, builds positive relationships naturally, and is committed to helping families overcome challenges and access opportunities that support their wellbeing and development.
To be successful in this role, you'll have experience working with children, young people and/or vulnerable families, alongside strong communication and partnership-working skills. You'll be confident engaging with a diverse range of people, able to demonstrate empathy and professionalism, and comfortable using your initiative whilst knowing when to seek advice and support. You'll also be organised, able to maintain accurate records, and committed to delivering high-quality support and services.
You should hold, or be working towards, a relevant NVQ Level 2 or Level 3 qualification , have good ICT skills, and be willing to work occasional evenings and weekends in line with programme delivery requirements. A full driving licence is required and the role is subject to an Enhanced DBS check.
For full details of the skills, experience, qualifications and personal attributes required, please refer to the Job Description
We understand that candidates may use AI tools to assist with their applications. While we welcome innovation, we expect all submissions to reflect your own experience, skills, and achievements accurately. Please ensure your application is truthful and demonstrates your personal capabilities, as this will be assessed during the selection process.
For further discussions regarding this role, please contact;
Interview date : Monday 2nd November 2026
Buckinghamshire Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults at risk.
This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare:
We have a set of values, which our employees have chosen, that represent what we are – Proud, Ambitious , Collaborative and Trustworthy.
By joining Buckinghamshire Council, you can expect:
At Buckinghamshire Council, we know that our biggest strength comes from the people that work for us, and that’s why we’re working hard to ensure we continue to be an accessible and inclusive organisation.
From dedicated staff networks overseen by our Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Steering Group, to proudly standing as a Disability Confident employer, it’s important to us that all our colleagues feel engaged, listened to, and valued. Our offer of flexible working empowers a productive and happy workforce and allows employees to combine work with other responsibilities and commitments.
We believe our workforce should reflect the diverse communities we service in Buckinghamshire, and are looking for like-minded individuals to join us in promoting equality, fairness, and inclusion for everyone.
Buckinghamshire’s Family Hub Network is a partnership between professionals across all sectors working together to help families and residents to get the help they need - and to get it early - to improve their resilience and their family life.
Services within the Family Hub Network are accessible in several ways, (for example, virtual, physical, via outreach services and community venues) and there is an active emphasis on openness, welcome, and whole family working.
Hard work and success deserves recognition. That’s why we pride ourselves on the benefits we give our people. We actively encourage a good work-life balance and promote flexible and agile working arrangements. We provide discounts on various Cafés, restaurants, shops and auto enrolment onto our generous Pension Scheme. In addition to the opportunity to gain membership to Costco, we have discounted gym memberships, travel discounts with Arriva and much more.
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