Job Description

Job Title:

Group and Family Support Facilitator

Location:

Multi-site - including outreach and Playskill group locations (Hemel Hempstead & Watford) across Hertfordshire

Salary:

Up to 30,000 per annum (pro rata), depending on experience

Job Type:

Permanent, Part-time (18.5 hours per week - annualised, majority during term time)

About us

Playskill is a small, dedicated charity that provides specialist support for pre-school children with physical development delays and disabilities - and their families. Working through a therapeutic, play-based model, we help children build essential skills while offering practical and emotional support to parents and carers. Our multi-disciplinary team includes physiotherapists, speech and language therapists, occupational therapists, educators, and family support staff. We are passionate about creating a warm, inclusive space where children can thrive and families feel empowered.

About the role :

We are looking for a compassionate and proactive Group and Family Support Facilitator to lead our therapeutic group sessions and support families.

You will:

Lead the day-to-day delivery of group sessions for children with SEND Create a nurturing, safe, and stimulating learning environment Support families with emotional and practical guidance Liaise closely with therapists and specialist workers Build relationships with families, ensuring a holistic support approach Maintain accurate records and contribute to the ongoing development of services
This is a dynamic role requiring a strong balance of leadership, child-focused practice, and family advocacy.

Skills and Experience Required:

We are looking for someone with a Level 3 or higher qualification in Early Years Education, Social Care, or Health, with experience supporting children with SEND and their families. You will have strong communication, organisational, and IT skills (including Office 365 and MS Teams), and be confident leading a team in a multi-disciplinary setting. A solid understanding of child development and safeguarding is essential, along with the flexibility to work across multiple sites. Ideally, you will also have experience in outreach or family support work, knowledge of local services, training in Paediatric First Aid or Health & Safety, and familiarity with communication tools like Makaton. Experience supporting siblings of children with SEND is also desirable.

Diversity statement:

Playskill is an equal opportunities employer and has a high number of team with caring responsibilities and is keen to encourage applicants from a diverse number of backgrounds.

Safeguarding statement:

Playskill is committed to the safeguarding and welfare of all children and young people. We expect all staff to share this commitment. Playskill has a full safeguarding policy and expects all staff to undergo safeguarding training.

Deadline for applications:

? Thursday, 6 November 2025

Interview date:

Thursday, 13 November 2025

Interview location:

Hemel Hempstead

Please contact

recruitment@playskill.org

for an application form or call 01442 793306 if you would like to speak with us about any adjustments you may require in order to complete our application form.

Reg Charity no 1198233 (formerly 1122745). Funded by The National Lottery Community Fund.

Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: 27,000.00-30,000.00 per year

Expected hours: 18.5 per week

Benefits:

Free parking Health & wellbeing programme On-site parking
Application question(s):

Do you have a relevant Level 3 or above qualification on Social Care, Early Years Education or Health? Do you have previous experience working with children with SEND?
Work Location: In person