Family Support Worker | Early Help Service | Preston & Chorley

SalaryPer annum Full Time in Chorley and Part Time 29.6 hours per week in Preston Pro Rata

Family Support Worker

Early Help Service Education and Childrens Services
Location: Preston and Chorley
Salary:
Grade: 6

About Us

Lancashire County Council is committed to making Lancashire the best place to live work visit and prosper. Our Early Help Service provides vital support to children young people and families helping them to stay safe healthy and achieve their full potential. We deliver services that make a real difference in local communities and were looking for passionate individuals to join us.

About You

Family-Focused Youll work directly with children young people and families to understand their needs and create tailored plans that improve outcomes.
Collaborative Youll work closely with schools partner agencies and other professionals to deliver joined-up support.
Empathetic & Resilient Youll bring sensitivity creativity and determination to help families overcome challenges and thrive.

What Youll Do

• Hold a caseload of families and deliver personalised evidence-based interventions.
• Undertake early help assessments and co-produce action plans with families.
• Work as part of a Team Around the Family to provide seamless support.
• Maintain accurate records and apply analysis to justify decisions.
• Build strong relationships with families and professionals to ensure positive outcomes.
• Work flexibly including occasional evenings and weekends to meet family needs.

Essential Skills & Experience:

• Level 3 qualification or substantial experience in a relevant field.
• Experience of working directly with children young people and families.
• Strong assessment planning and critical reflection skills.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Commitment to safeguarding equality and health and safety.

Why Join Us

Inclusivity We welcome applications from all backgrounds and celebrate diversity.
Benefits Generous local government pension flexible working up to 32 days annual leave plus bank holidays and access to discounts through our benefits platform.
Development Well support you with training qualifications and opportunities to grow your career.

For further information please contact: for Preston and for Chorley

How to Apply

If youre passionate about supporting families and want to make a real difference wed love to hear from you!
Apply now with your CV and a supporting statement explaining why youre the perfect fit for this role.

Lancashire County Council reserves the right to close this vacancy early so apply today!

In return Lancashire County Council offers a range of benefits which can be found on LCC Vacancies website.

We reserve the right to close down a vacancy early before the closing date if we receive sufficient applications.

Once we receive your application shortlisted candidates will be invited to a brief phone call. This will help us learn more about your experience and suitability for the role and will determine whether you are invited to interview.

Job Description and Person Specification

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