Job introduction

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About the role

Family Hubs bring together support, advice, activities and services for children, young people and families, helping people find the right support at the right time. Whether it's attending a parenting programme, accessing early help services, finding local activities or simply knowing where to go for advice, Family Hubs are here to make life a little easier for local families.

We're looking for a Business Support Officer to join our team at Towcester Family Hub and help create a welcoming, friendly and positive experience for everyone who visits us.

This is a role for someone who enjoys being around people. You'll be one of the first faces families see when they walk through the door, helping them feel comfortable, supported and confident they've come to the right place. You'll become a familiar face in the hub, building relationships with families, colleagues and partners and playing an important part in the daily life of the service.

If you enjoy being around people and like feeling part of a service that's making a difference in the local community, you'll feel right at home here.

Interviews will be held late August.

This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore subject to an enhanced DBS certificate. It is also a regulated activity and will be subject to a Children and Adults Barred List check. West Northamptonshire Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Additional information

You're probably the kind of person people naturally approach when they need help.

You enjoy talking to people, you're comfortable starting conversations and you genuinely care about providing a good experience. You don't need to have worked in a Family Hub before. What's more important is that you enjoy helping people, can make others feel at ease and are happy being the person others turn to when they need information or support.

You might currently work in customer service, reception, hospitality, retail, administration, education, healthcare or a community-based role. If you've built your career around helping people and creating positive experiences, we'd love to hear from you.

You'll be confident talking to people from all backgrounds and able to make others feel comfortable quickly. You're organised, enjoy being part of a team and are comfortable balancing a variety of tasks throughout the day.

Most importantly, you'll genuinely enjoy helping people. The systems, processes and Family Hub knowledge can all be learned. The ability to make someone feel welcomed, listened to and supported is what really matters.

Why join us?

Family Hubs are genuinely lovely places to work.

They're busy, welcoming spaces where families come for support, advice, activities and opportunities. Over time, you'll get to know many of the people who walk through the door and become a familiar face within the local community.

You'll join a team that's passionate about what they do, supportive of one another and always willing to lend a hand.

You'll be part of a service that helps families access opportunities, build connections and get the support they need. You'll see first-hand the difference that information, encouragement and a friendly conversation can make.

This is one of those rare roles where you'll spend your days working with people, building relationships and helping others, while also being part of a service that has a real impact on local families.

If you enjoy being around people, like feeling part of a community and get satisfaction from helping others, we'd love to hear from you.

Company information

At West Northants Council, it’s about our people. People who thrive with ambition, bubble with new ideas, demand better ways of working, caring about every detail, and who never shy away from a challenge. Our culture is a gateway for new experiences. A place to forge new opportunities. To empower you in your career and unite you with like-minded people.

Our vision is ‘to make West Northants a great place to live, work, visit and thrive’. We truly stand by this and work hard every day to make this a reality. Our corporate values, THRIVE, stand for: Trust, High Performance, Respect, Innovate and Empower, they underpin everything we do and how we deliver services.

We are committed to ensuring diversity, equality, equity, and inclusion is woven into the fabric of WNC and everything we do, to enable all colleagues to develop and maximize their full potential.  We are a disability confident employer, a member of the Armed Forces Covenant, and a Care Leaver Covenant partner

The following film was created by us to communicate our intentions - watch WNC colleagues explain what DEI means to us.

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Please note we reserve the right to close the advert early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications, so we recommend applying as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

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