Family Hub Worker - SEND

Overview

Can you be the face of Buckinghamshire’s Family Hub Offer? Are you solution focused, warm, dynamic, responsive, and love to work with people from all backgrounds?

Are you passionate about improving outcomes for children with emerging or identified additional needs?

We are looking for 6 Family Hub Support Workers to join the Family Hub Service, 2 based in Aylesbury and the North of Bucks, 4 based in Wycombe and the South of Bucks.

About us

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.

About the role

As a Family Hub Support Worker you will be based within a Best Start in Life Family Hub and spend the majority of your time working directly with families in hubs, homes and community settings. You will identify emerging needs early, support children with additional needs, and help families access the right support at the right time.

You will deliver both universal and targeted interventions, working one-to-one and in groups, helping children achieve good levels of development while promoting inclusive practice across services. You will also work closely with a range of partners, including early years settings, SEND professionals, health services and community organisations.

You will ensure the effective transition between universal and targeted services and be a welcoming face to families and professionals alike, providing advice and signposting to services within the Family Hub Network and local community.

Mobile:

A ‘mobile’ role gives you the flexibility to schedule your own diary, so you can meet with colleagues and clients in a variety of locations. You’ll access digital folders and resources on your laptop and be able to use the network wherever you are based. Working from home will be common, as well as meeting your team in the office where necessary.

About you

We're looking for a dedicated and knowledgeable practitioner who is passionate about inclusion, early intervention and achieving positive outcomes for children and families.

You will bring:

• Experience of working with children, families and carers within multi-agency environments.
• A good understanding of inclusive early years practice, child development, attachment and communication development.
• Knowledge of SEND legislation, pathways and local SEND systems.
• The ability to build trusting relationships and communicate effectively with both families and professionals.
• Experience delivering targeted interventions and promoting high-quality inclusive practice.

Please refer to the job description attached for further details.

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.

Other information

For more information about this role or for an informal discussion please contact:

Sarah Barnett at [email protected]

Jody Twycross at [email protected]

Closing date: Wednesday 21st October 2026

Interview Date: Monday 2nd November 2026

We reserve the right to close the vacancy once we have received sufficient applications, so please be advised to submit your application as early as possible.

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:

• All unspent convictions and conditional cautions
• All spent convictions and adult cautions that are not protected (i.e. that are not filtered out) as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2020 and 2023).

For further information on filtering please refer to Nacro guidance and the guidance published by the Ministry of Justice (see, in particular, the section titled ‘Exceptions Order’).

Our values

We have a set of values, which our employees have chosen, that represent what we are – Proud, Ambitious, Collaborative and Trustworthy.

By joining us, you can expect:

• A fair and inclusive culture
• The chance to really make a difference to those around you
• Health and well-being initiatives including
• An Employee Assistance Programme, Mental Health First Aiders and mindfulness workshops
• A unified voice through our Employee Representative Group
• Ongoing support, and the opportunity to develop and progress in your career with us
• Opportunities to take part in fun activities such as fundraising and social events

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.

About the Service Area

The Family Hub Service supports children and young people aged 0-19, up to 25 with SEND, and their families.

Information can be found about each of our Family Hubs and the programme on offer on the Buckinghamshire Family Information Service website.

We recognise and reward you

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. We also offer a salary sacrifice personal car lease scheme to those who are eligible and have passed their probation period. 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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