Healthy Families Facilitator - HENRY Croydon
Help families build healthier, happier futures.
Are you passionate about supporting children and families? Do you believe every child deserves the best possible start in life?
HENRY is a national charity dedicated to giving babies and children the foundations for a healthy future. We're looking for a compassionate and motivated Facilitator to join our Croydon team and help deliver life-changing programmes that empower parents and carers of children aged 0-12 years.
Working as part of Croydon's Family Healthy Behaviours Service, you'll deliver engaging group programmes, workshops and family support sessions, helping families build confidence, develop healthy routines and make sustainable lifestyle changes. This is a rewarding opportunity to make a genuine difference in your local community while working within a supportive and values-driven organisation.
About the role
As a Facilitator, you'll:
- Deliver HENRY Healthy Families programmes and workshops, both face-to-face and online
- Support parents and carers to develop healthy eating, activity and wellbeing habits for their children
- Engage and build relationships with families from a wide range of backgrounds
- Work closely with community partners and local services to reach families who can benefit most
- Collect and record feedback and outcomes to help demonstrate impact and improve services
The role is based across the London Borough of Croydon, with regular travel to community venues and a combination of home and office working from our New Addington base.
What we're looking for
We're looking for someone who:
- Has experience working with children, parents or families
- Enjoys facilitating groups and building positive relationships
- Has a warm, empathetic and non-judgemental approach
- Is passionate about supporting healthier lifestyles and reducing inequalities
- Works collaboratively and values partnership working
- Is committed to safeguarding, inclusion and delivering high-quality services
What we offer
- Fixed-term contract until 30 June 2028
- 0.8 FTE (30 hours per week) or 0.6 FTE (22.5 hours per week)
- £23,088 per annum (0.8 FTE) or £17,316 per annum (0.6 FTE), based on a full-time salary of £28,860
- Hybrid working
- 30 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata)
- Up to 6% matched pension contribution
- Enhanced charity sick pay
- Enhanced family-friendly policies
- Two learning and development/volunteer days per year
- Employee Assistance Programme providing confidential wellbeing support
Apply now
If you're passionate about helping families thrive and want to join an organisation that values learning, collaboration and making a lasting impact, we'd love to hear from you. For further information and to apply please visit www.henry.org.uk/jobs.
Closing date: 9.00am, Tuesday 1st September 2026
Interview dates: Wednesday 9th September and Thursday 10th September 2026 (held at our New Addington office)
Note: This role requires an enhanced DBS check and satisfactory references as part of our commitment to safer recruitment.
Job Types: Part-time, Fixed term contract
Pay: From £28,860.00 per year
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Company pension
- Sick pay
Education:
- A-Level or equivalent (preferred)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Croydon CR0 0JB
