Senior Family Support Worker – Family Intensive Support |Chorley and Hyndburn and Ribble Valley

Salary 36.363 - 40777 Per annum Permanent in Chorley and Hyndburn and Ribble Valley Fixed term till 31 March 2029 Full Time - 37 hours per week

International Sponsorship this role is not open to international sponsorship

Are you an experienced practitioner ready to step into a role where your leadership truly transforms lives

Do you thrive working with families facing complex challengesand want to support others to do the same

Were looking for a passionate and skilled Senior Family Support Worker (Family Intensive Support) to lead high-impact work with some of Lancashires most vulnerable families.

This is a powerful opportunity to combine hands-on family work with leadership and practice development.

You will:

• Lead the delivery of Family Intensive Support (FIS) using a strengths-based whole-family approach
• Modelling outstanding practice
• Provide reflective supervision guidance and oversight to Family Support Workers
• Support high-quality assessments planning and interventions that drive real outcomes
• Build confidence and consistency across the team through coaching and professional leadership

This is a role where you will influence both individual family journeys and the quality of practice across the service.

Were seeking someone who is:

• Highly experienced in family support safeguarding and early help practice
• Skilled in assessment whole-family working and evidence-based interventions
• Confident in leading coaching and developing staff
• A strong decision-maker with sound professional judgement
• Passionate about achieving the best outcomes for children and families

Youll thrive if you:

Lead with empathy curiosity and confidence
Can balance hands-on work with team leadership
Challenge and support colleagues to deliver their best work
Bring resilience and determination to complex situations

The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). If successful you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a disclosure. Further information can be found on the Our Recruitment Process tab.

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.

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.

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.

Interviews will be in person

For more information please contact:

Chorley Helen Tanner -

Hyndburn and Ribble Valley - Helen Hull -

Please ensure you have uploaded and attached your supporting statement to evidence how you meet the criteria for the role. The panel may be unable to shortlist you for interview without this evidence.

The post you are applying for is covered by theRehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). If successful you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a disclosure. Further information can be found on the Our Recruitment Process tab.

You will be required to provide a car for use in connection with the duties of this post and must be insured for business use. However we may consider you if you cannot drive because of a disability.

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