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Spurgeons

Together, we create family hubs where we're needed most, with counselling, early years and family support.

We partner with local councils, churches and
communities to care for every family, putting children and young people first
in everything we do.

02/06/2026

Watching your child experience anxiety can feel heartbreaking, especially when they struggle to explain what is worrying them. Anxiety in children can appear through physical symptoms, emotional outbursts, poor sleep, or overwhelming worries about everyday situations.

Supporting an anxious child starts with listening calmly, validating their feelings, and creating routines that help them feel safe and prepared. Small strategies such as worry time, breathing exercises, and calm after-school routines can make a real difference over time. 💛

👉 Read more practical advice on helping children with anxiety, managing anxious feelings, and supporting child mental health in our Family Support Library.
🔗 https://spurgeons.org/about-us/news-stories-events/parenting-tips/

01/06/2026

We’re hiring – Community and Family Navigator ✨

Join Spurgeons and help strengthen communities and support families across Wiltshire. 💛

👨‍👩‍👧 Community and Family Navigator (Ref: 2619)
📍 Remote
💷 £32,835 | Full-time | Permanent

This exciting role will lead on embedding Asset Based Community Development across Family Hub services in West Wiltshire—helping communities build resilience, strengthen local networks and improve outcomes for children and families.

In this role you will:
✨ Support and mentor Family Navigators
✨ Build strong partnerships with schools, health and community organisations
✨ Recruit and support volunteers within local communities
✨ Champion co-production and community-led solutions
✨ Help communities access funding and local resources
✨ Drive collaboration that creates lasting impact for families

We’re looking for someone with experience in community outreach, family support or partnership working, who is passionate about empowering communities and supporting families to thrive.

If you’re proactive, compassionate and ready to make a meaningful difference, we’d love to hear from you.

👉 Apply now or get in touch to learn more!
https://spurgeons.current-vacancies.com/Jobs/Advert/4186777?cid=3408

29/05/2026

Closing this weekend – Family Hub Practitioner vacancy 🚨

We’re looking for a compassionate and motivated Family Hub Practitioner to join our Wiltshire Family Hub team at Spurgeons.

👨‍👩‍👧 Family Hub Practitioner (Ref: 2617)
📍 Trowbridge
💷 £27,672 | Full-time | Permanent

This is a home-based role (not remote) supporting families across North Wiltshire. You’ll work directly with children, young people and families in homes, schools and community settings, helping them access the right support and build resilience.

In this role you will:
✨ Provide one-to-one family support
✨ Manage a varied caseload
✨ Work alongside schools, health professionals and community services
✨ Use your safeguarding knowledge to help children and young people thrive
✨ Make a real difference within local communities

We’re looking for someone with experience supporting families, strong safeguarding knowledge, and a genuine passion for empowering others.
📅 Interviews will be held on 18 June.

If you’re ready to make a meaningful impact, we’d love to hear from you 💛

👉 Apply now before applications close this weekend! https://spurgeons.current-vacancies.com/Jobs/Advert/4182036?cid=3408

27/05/2026

This beautiful reflection captures what Spurgeons Connect is all about, supporting families, strengthening local communities, and working in partnership with churches to provide meaningful, everyday help.

From early intervention support to creating safe, welcoming spaces, it’s about making sure families feel seen, supported, and never alone.

Together, we’re building stronger, more connected communities ✨

26/05/2026

More than half of UK parents say teaching their children about stranger safety is essential before letting them go out alone. (NSPCC/UK Survey, 2024)

Practical safety knowledge helps children feel confident and secure. Start with simple rules: stay near trusted adults, never go with strangers, say no firmly, and find help. Teach them which adults they can approach for guidance and help.

💛 Children who know how to respond to tricky situations gain independence and awareness while staying safe.

👉 Read more tips on child safety in our Family Support Library.
🔗 https://spurgeons.org/about-us/news-stories-events/parenting-tips/

19/05/2026

Most parents have moments they wish they could rewind. Parenting is demanding, especially when you are tired, stressed or juggling a lot.

Shouting is often a sign that things have become overwhelming, not that you are a bad parent. Understanding how children respond to raised voices can help you find calmer ways to handle difficult moments one step at a time.

👉 Read our supportive tips on reducing shouting and how to build a calmer communication in our Family Support Library.

🔗 https://spurgeons.org/about-us/news-stories-events/parenting-tips/

18/05/2026

A great moment to celebrate one of our Spurgeons Connect pilot church partners!

We’re really pleased to share that Cippenham Baptist Church in Slough has been recognised by the local authority as a delivery partner for their Best Start in Life work.

This is exactly what we hope to see through Spurgeons Connect and Church Family Hubs. Churches growing in confidence and taking their place alongside statutory and VCSE partners to support children and families in their communities.

Lucy Newton from Cippenham Baptist Church shared this after attending a recent local authority meeting about our partnership:
"I know I wouldn’t have had the confidence to attend this meeting on my own without the support you gave, and being on the pilot means I can talk with the right terminology."

We love hearing this. It captures what this work is all about. Building confidence, creating a shared language, and helping churches step into these spaces so they can be heard and make a difference.

13/05/2026

Spurgeons Connect is an innovative service supporting churches to deliver volunteer‑led family support grounded in good practice, strong governance and local partnerships.

By providing a clear framework, training, coaching and practical tools, we help churches establish Church Family Hubs – safe, welcoming spaces offering early help, relational support and community connection.

In our 2025–26 pilot with 10 churches across England, 168 volunteers were trained, with an 83% increase in confidence in supporting families safely and effectively.

Rooted in Spurgeons’ belief that no child’s cry should go unheard, Spurgeons Connect is strengthening communities and extending support to families where they live.

Find out more here: https://spurgeons.org/support-us/spurgeons-connect/

12/05/2026

If your child is refusing to go to school, it can be worrying and stressful for the whole family.

School refusal is often linked to anxiety, friendship difficulties, or feeling overwhelmed, rather than defiance. Signs can include tummy aches, poor sleep, or emotional changes.

Supporting your child starts with understanding what might be causing their feelings, listening calmly, and working with their school to find solutions. Creating routines and celebrating small steps can help rebuild confidence over time. 💛

👉 Read more practical advice on school refusal, child anxiety, and supporting school attendance in our Family Support Library.

🔗 https://spurgeons.org/about-us/news-stories-events/parenting-tips/

07/05/2026

With just 4 days to go, Ask Spurgeons Anything is nearly fully booked, with only 2 spaces remaining.

Running from 11 - 14 May, this new, free service offers parents and carers of teenagers the chance to book a private, confidential, text‑based conversation with one of our experienced Family Support Workers.

This is a safe, non‑judgemental space to ask questions, talk through worries and get practical guidance, whether that’s around behaviour, emotional wellbeing, or simply knowing what support is available.

If this could help you or someone you care for, we encourage booking soon as spaces are limited. Book here or find out more info: https://spurgeons.org/resources-and-courses/ask-spurgeons-anything/

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Tuesday	8:30am - 5:30pm
Wednesday	8:30am - 5:30pm
Thursday	8:30am - 5:30pm
Friday	8:30am - 5:30pm

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