Family Support Worker | Early Help | Burnley | Part Time

Lancashire County Council; Burnley; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

A local government council is seeking a Family Support Worker in Burnley to support children and families through intensive help. The role includes conducting assessments, delivering interventions, and managing caseloads to ensure families receive the right support. Candidates must demonstrate strong communication skills and the ability to work closely with families. The position is part-time (29.6 hours per week) with a salary range of £28,142 - £32,061 per annum. Emphasis on early interventions is crucial for the role.

Qualifications

• Evidence of meeting the application criteria.
• Ready to undergo DBS discharge as per the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act.
• Ability to manage a caseload and deliver intensive support.

Responsibilities

• Undertake assessments of the needs of children, young people and families.
• Deliver identified interventions with families as per action plans.
• Record information in the agreed Case Management IT system.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Relationship building with families

Caseload management

Job description

Description

Salary £28,142 - £32,061 per annum. Permanent, Part Time, 29.6 hours per week Pro Rata.

Details

Family Support Worker | Early Help | Burnley, Lancashire, United Kingdom.

Children & Family Wellbeing Service | Burnley.

International Sponsorship

Not open to international sponsorship.

Children and Family Wellbeing Service (CFW) is part of Lancashire County Council's Education and Children’s Services. It offers early help and support to children, young people aged 0‑19 years+ (25 years for young people with special educational needs and disabilities) and their families across Lancashire.

The service is committed to minimising the impact of any disadvantage for Lancashire children by working with them, their families and communities as early as possible, enabling them to get the right support, in the right way, at the right time.

The service responds as early as possible when a child, young person or family needs support and this helps to prevent concerns escalating. By working together with the child and family we can provide an enhanced level of practical support to address needs directly. Sometimes our workers meet with individuals or families on a one‑to‑one basis, and sometimes they bring children, young people and families together in groups. We focus on strengths and protective factors and build a positive relationship with children and family members where their voice is heard and they feel listened to.

Our core aim is to work better together with our multi‑agency early help partners across all areas in Lancashire, to ensure that children, young people and their families are safe, healthy and achieve their full potential. Early Help is fundamental to achieving this vision.

Role Overview

As a Family Support Worker within the Family Intensive Support team (FIS), you will undertake appropriate assessment of the needs of children, young people and their families, in line with the agreed Early Help Assessment Framework and ‘Team around the Family’ methodology.

Within this you will be expected to deliver identified interventions with children, young people and their families, as part of an agreed action plan to achieve positive outcomes. You will carry a caseload of children and young people in families with unmet needs. Some of this work will be complex and challenging in nature and will consist of enduring needs.

This case work is up to the thresholds for statutory services, with more focus on intensive support (Level 3).

As a Family Support Worker, you will be required to record appropriately within the agreed Case Management IT system and in line with the Service's Professional Recording Standards.

Requirements & Expectations

• Evidence of meeting the criteria as per the application supporting statement.
• Ready to undergo Disclosure and Barring Services (DBS) discharge as per the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
• Ability to manage a caseload and deliver intensive support as required.
• Strong communication and relationship building skills with families.

Contact & Application

For Further Information Please Contact:

Nadine Baron
Team Manager, Burnley Family Intensive Support Team
Email: [e-mail]

Children & Family Wellbeing Service (Early Help) Lancashire County Council.

Please ensure you have uploaded and attached your supporting statement to evidence how you meet the criteria for this 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.