Family & Community Group Worker | Early Help

Lancashire County Council; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local government pension

Flexible working

Up to 32 days annual leave

Job summary

Lancashire County Council is seeking a proactive Neighbourhood Group Worker for the Early Help Service in Fylde and Wyre. You will deliver group work programmes and drop-in support to children, parents, and families, focusing on health, wellbeing, parenting, and relationships.

You will build safe, inclusive spaces, maintain records, and uphold safeguarding standards while working flexibly including some evenings and weekends to meet family needs.

Qualifications

• Level 2 qualification or substantial experience in a relevant field.
• Strong interpersonal and group work skills.
• Knowledge of issues affecting children and families.
• Excellent communication and organisational abilities.
• Commitment to safeguarding, equality and health and safety.

Responsibilities

• Deliver group work sessions and drop-in support for children, parents, and families.
• Develop and deliver programmes focused on health, wellbeing, parenting, and relationships.
• Build positive, respectful relationships with families and create safe spaces for learning and growth.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure safeguarding standards are upheld.
• Work flexibly, including evenings and occasional weekends, to meet family needs.

Skills

Group work

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Organisational abilities

Safeguarding knowledge

Children & families knowledge

Education

Level 2 qualification or substantial experience

Job description

Lancashire County Council is seeking a proactive Neighbourhood Group Worker for the Early Help Service in Fylde and Wyre. You will deliver group work programmes and drop-in support to children, parents, and families, focusing on health, wellbeing, parenting, and relationships.

You will build safe, inclusive spaces, maintain records, and uphold safeguarding standards while working flexibly including some evenings and weekends to meet family needs.