Home Learning Environment Facilitator
Job Description
Salary: £28,344 - £31,719 per annum pro rata to hours worked
Grade: C
Fixed Term Contract to 31st March 2026
Part-time: 22.2 Hours per week
Key experience and skills required
- To work with the School Effectiveness Team within the Family Hubs to provide universal and targeted support, advice and guidance to parents and carers aimed at giving the children the best possible start in life.
- To deliver high quality universal and targeted sessions for families and their children from 0-18 (25 if SEND).
- To plan, deliver all universal and targeted sessions in line with the evidence- based programmes (training provided) and be able to evaluate the impact they have on family outcomes.
- To acknowledge that parents are the child’s first educator and help parents play and interact with their child in creative and stimulating way.
- To offer advice, support and guidance to parents and carers on their child’s education, health and welfare.
- To work closely with partner agencies, particularly Social Care and Health in promoting partnership working to meeting the needs of the family.
- To support the Family Hubs to engage those families that are hard to reach.
- Attend the required meetings within the Family Hubs and/or with agencies to suit the needs of the service delivery.
- Full training will be provided for the evidence-based programmes the facilitator is expected to deliver.
Qualifications essential to the role:
- Child Care qualification equal to NVQ Level 3, knowledge of child development, with an ability to plan for different ages and understanding of parenting strategies.
- Ability to use a variety of computer packages.
- Valid UK drivers’ licence and use of car.
An Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check is required for this post.
Advert Closing Date- Redeployment Only: 19th June 2025
- Internal & External: 6th July 2025
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About us
Why Thurrock?
Working at Thurrock Council gives you the opportunity to join an organisation that is changing at pace, one where you can make a real difference to the lives of the people we serve.
Thurrock Council is moving towards a new community leadership approach which involves linking with local partners and communities as we shape our improvement for the years ahead.
This is an exciting time to join us, to shape the future success of our changing organisation and to have a positive influence on our borough.
Our location
Thurrock is located on the north bank of the river Thames. Our urban centres are a vibrant mix of established towns and new young communities, with a diverse and growing population of around 160,000 residents.
We are an emerging cultural and arts centre, home to the production centre for the Royal Opera House and the National Skills Academy for Creative and Cultural Skills. We have excellent retail and leisure opportunities, including Lakeside Shopping Centre, country parks, forests, and marshes.
Thurrock is just half an hour journey away from the centre of London by train and well connected by road.
Staff benefits
We offer lots of staff benefits, including a generous annual leave entitlement and hybrid working. We champion flexible working and job share applications are welcome.
Further information can be found here Employment benefits | Working for the council | Thurrock Council
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
Thurrock Council is committed to equal opportunities. As a Disability Confident Employer, disabled people will be offered an interview where they meet all essential criteria on the person specification.
We serve a diverse community where people are different yet equal. Diversity underpins everything we do.
For further information about Thurrock Council please visit our website: Thurrock Council
Salary range
- £28,344 - £31,719 per year