Family Hub Administrator (maternity cover up to 3 months fixed term contract)
| Posting date: | 23 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £26,718 to £30,269 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £26,718 – £30,269 per year inclusive of London Weighting |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 08 March 2026 |
| Location: | Bracknell, Berkshire |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 1 day per week |
| Company: | Bracknell Forest Council |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | People/26/331667 |
Summary
We are looking for an Administrator to join our Early Help Service on a full‑time, 3‑month fixed‑term contract or secondment to provide maternity cover. This is a great opportunity to be part of a supportive team making a real difference to children and families in Bracknell Forest.
Any successful internal candidate will be offered the position as a secondment and, in line with Section 8.1 of the Secondment Policy, must consult with their manager before applying. Search ‘secondment policy’ on the intranet for more information.
At Bracknell Forest, we pride ourselves on being a council which is stable and well-managed where our employees can thrive in a supportive environment. We understand the importance of a healthy work-life balance and offer a variety of flexible working practices, including options for remote working and arrangements that allow you to work from home, dependent on the needs of the service.
About you…
You are a proactive, well-organised Administrator with experience supporting families and working confidently with a range of stakeholders. You are committed to equality, diversity and safeguarding and bring a calm, professional and empathetic approach to sensitive situations.
Your contribution will make a real difference. You will be trusted to take ownership of your work and enjoy a varied and engaging role that can be challenging but also offers plenty of opportunities to develop creative and innovative solutions.
If you are looking for an energetic and dynamic working environment that supports a wide range of professionals to deliver high quality services to the children, young people and families in Bracknell, then we would welcome an application from you.
About the team…
We are a dedicated and fast-paced team working across four Family Hubs and a Youth Hub. We collaborate closely with schools, Children's Social Care, health services and the Third Sector, to contribute to the best outcomes for children, young people and their families.
Key responsibilities…
To provide a well organised and efficient business support to the service.
To provide frontline reception cover within the Family Hubs and Youth Hub.
To support users of the Family and Youth Hubs and signpost them to other professionals or agencies when required.
To maintain the accuracy of office and council systems including data input, minute taking and financial records.
To ensure services are advertised, promoted and updated through digital means.
To be part of the service’s duty system which includes responding to telephone calls, online and in-person enquiries.
Interview date
Interviews will be held on 19th March 2026.
Interviews will be conducted in person, providing candidates with the chance to personally meet the team and experience our work environment.
We will be reviewing applications regularly and reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified. To avoid disappointment, you are advised to submit your application as soon as possible.
Please note AI is prohibited during the interview, any candidate using AI will be withdrawn from consideration.
Want to ask us a question?
For an informal discussion or to ask any questions about this role, please contact:
Sam Castle : Early Help Administrator Team Leader : 01344 352478
Bracknell Forest Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect everyone employed with us to share this commitment. All successful candidates for this role will be subject to a DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) check as part of our pre-employment checks process.
We can only accept applications from candidates currently residing in the UK.
Candidates currently residing in the UK who require sponsorship to work are encouraged to assess their eligibility for a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) based on the relevant criteria. Please be aware that sponsorship availability varies and is subject to eligibility requirements and budget limitations. As a result, we cannot guarantee sponsorship for all roles and will evaluate sponsorship requests on a case-by-case basis.
No agencies please.
Any successful internal candidate will be offered the position as a secondment and, in line with Section 8.1 of the Secondment Policy, must consult with their manager before applying. Search ‘secondment policy’ on the intranet for more information.
At Bracknell Forest, we pride ourselves on being a council which is stable and well-managed where our employees can thrive in a supportive environment. We understand the importance of a healthy work-life balance and offer a variety of flexible working practices, including options for remote working and arrangements that allow you to work from home, dependent on the needs of the service.
About you…
You are a proactive, well-organised Administrator with experience supporting families and working confidently with a range of stakeholders. You are committed to equality, diversity and safeguarding and bring a calm, professional and empathetic approach to sensitive situations.
Your contribution will make a real difference. You will be trusted to take ownership of your work and enjoy a varied and engaging role that can be challenging but also offers plenty of opportunities to develop creative and innovative solutions.
If you are looking for an energetic and dynamic working environment that supports a wide range of professionals to deliver high quality services to the children, young people and families in Bracknell, then we would welcome an application from you.
About the team…
We are a dedicated and fast-paced team working across four Family Hubs and a Youth Hub. We collaborate closely with schools, Children's Social Care, health services and the Third Sector, to contribute to the best outcomes for children, young people and their families.
Key responsibilities…
To provide a well organised and efficient business support to the service.
To provide frontline reception cover within the Family Hubs and Youth Hub.
To support users of the Family and Youth Hubs and signpost them to other professionals or agencies when required.
To maintain the accuracy of office and council systems including data input, minute taking and financial records.
To ensure services are advertised, promoted and updated through digital means.
To be part of the service’s duty system which includes responding to telephone calls, online and in-person enquiries.
Interview date
Interviews will be held on 19th March 2026.
Interviews will be conducted in person, providing candidates with the chance to personally meet the team and experience our work environment.
We will be reviewing applications regularly and reserve the right to close the advert early if suitable candidates are identified. To avoid disappointment, you are advised to submit your application as soon as possible.
Please note AI is prohibited during the interview, any candidate using AI will be withdrawn from consideration.
Want to ask us a question?
For an informal discussion or to ask any questions about this role, please contact:
Sam Castle : Early Help Administrator Team Leader : 01344 352478
Bracknell Forest Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. We expect everyone employed with us to share this commitment. All successful candidates for this role will be subject to a DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) check as part of our pre-employment checks process.
We can only accept applications from candidates currently residing in the UK.
Candidates currently residing in the UK who require sponsorship to work are encouraged to assess their eligibility for a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) based on the relevant criteria. Please be aware that sponsorship availability varies and is subject to eligibility requirements and budget limitations. As a result, we cannot guarantee sponsorship for all roles and will evaluate sponsorship requests on a case-by-case basis.
No agencies please.
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