About this role
| Salary £28,142 -£32,061, Per annum | Permanent, 29.6 - 37 hours per week | Pro Rata
Are you passionate about helping children, young people, and families thrive? We’re looking for caring and committed Family Support Workers to join our Early Help team in Fylde & Wyre.
About the Role:
As a Family Support Worker, you’ll work closely with families to understand their needs and help them make positive changes. You’ll support children and young people by building strong relationships, creating action plans with families, and working alongside schools and other services to make sure families get the right help at the right time.
What You’ll Do:
Support families through one-to-one work and group sessions
Carry out early help assessments and create action plans with families
Work with schools, health services, and other partners to provide joined-up support
Help families build on their strengths and overcome challenges
Keep clear and accurate records of your work
Use your judgement and creativity to adapt your approach when needed
Who We’re Looking For:
Someone who’s great at building trust and working with people from all backgrounds
A good communicator who can work well with other professionals
Organised and confident in managing your own caseload
Able to work flexibly, including some evenings or weekends if needed
Experience working with children, young people, or families is a plus
Why Join Us?
Make a real difference in your community
Be part of a supportive and passionate team
Ongoing training and development opportunities
A role where no two days are the same
If you’re ready to help families build brighter futures, we’d love to hear from you!
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.
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.
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.
Other facts
About Lancashire County Council
Lancashire County Council is committed to improving the quality of life for everyone in Lancashire. We believe that all our citizens have the right to be treated fairly. We recognise that some people do not get an equal chance in life.
For some of our children and young people this can have a lasting impact on their future. We will play our part in helping to narrow the gaps that exist between different parts our communities and improving the quality of life of those who have less advantages and are in danger of poor outcomes.
As a community leader, employer and provider of services we want to make sure that everyone in Lancashire has the opportunity to achieve their potential, no matter where they live or what their background, individual characteristics or personal circumstances might be.
What you'll do
- As a Family Support Worker, you will support families through one-to-one work and group sessions, carrying out early help assessments and creating action plans. You will work with schools and other partners to provide joined-up support and help families build on their strengths.
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