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WANT TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE?

We are looking for a visionary, professional purpose-driven individual committed to delivering our mission of representing the collective voice of our community, working together with service providers to shape great services and achieve positive change.

Interested? Could we be looking for you?

THE ROLE

This role is primarily working with families at our Early Years stay-and-play groups in the community and at Our Community Base to assist with providing a safe and supportive environment with fun activities for children who have SEND and offering support to their families.

In this role, you’ll connect with families of children and young people aged 0-25 with identified or emerging additional needs and disabilities.

Working as an essential part of our team, you’ll strengthen community links by engaging with Parent Carers, listening to their views, and offering support and signposting. You’ll also help facilitate information sessions, both online and in person, creating safe spaces where families can share experiences and work together to shape services.

ABOUT US

South Glos Parent Carers CIC (SGPC) is a not-for-profit Community Interest Company whose passion lies in working with parent carers of children 0-25, with special educational needs and/or disabilities, living in South Gloucestershire.  

We are the recognised Parent Carer Forum in South Gloucestershire and are members of the South West Region Parent Carer Forum and the National Network of Parent Carer Forums. 

The Parent Carer Forum gathers Parent Carers’ views and represents them when we work in partnership with local service providers. Community feedback provides valuable data to embed co-production in service development in education, health, and social care in South Gloucestershire.

At SGPC we create a supportive and inclusive environment where everyone is welcome and where everyone is respected for the unique perspective and experience they bring as individuals to enhance our team.   

SGPC prioritises diversity and believes in a culture rooted in collaboration, growth, and mobility. Building a culture of belonging, where every person is supported to bring their most authentic self to their work.  

We also believe that a diverse team is a strong team.  

BENIFITS

1)  We offer opportunities for flexible working 

2)  We offer the opportunity for hybrid working depending on the needs of the business

3)  Between November-January we offer our employees a paid bonus day off

TERMS/CONDITIONS

Start Date: As soon as possible.  

Duration of Contract:  Permanent contract (this post is subject to future funding)

Type of contract: Term-time

Probationary Period: Six months.

Salary:  £12.45 per hour

Annual salary: £8329.05 (paid as 12 monthly payments of £694.09)

Hours of Work: This is a part-time role, 15 hours a week over 3 days.

Location: Your main place of work will be at Our Community Base in Kingswood. You will also be working at various Early Years settings in Warmley, Yate and Patchway.

Holidays: Statutory 5.6 weeks annual holiday entitlement including Public/Bank Holidays to be taken during school holidays

INTERVIEW

Closing date for applications: Noon on Wednesday 7th January 2026

Interviews: The week commencing 19th January 2026

To download an application pack click HERE

If you require further details please contact HR@sglospc.org.uk

Please note that SGPC is closed for 2 weeks at Christmas and will re-open 5th January 2026