Family Support Worker | Early Help - Fylde & Wyre | Part time

Lancashire County Council; St Michael's on Wyre; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

A local government body in St Michael's on Wyre is seeking a Family Support Worker to help families make positive changes. You will support children and young people, build strong relationships, and create action plans. Ideal candidates will have excellent communication skills and the ability to manage a caseload flexibly. Join us to make a real difference in your community.

Benefits

Ongoing training and development opportunities

Supportive team environment

Opportunity to make a real difference

Qualifications

• Experience working with children, young people, or families is a plus.
• Ability to work flexibly, including some evenings or weekends if needed.
• Confident in managing your own caseload.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Building trust

Effective communication

Organizational skills

Flexibility

Job description

Overview

Salary £27,269-£31,067 Per Annum | Permanent, Part time | 29.6 hours per week | Pro rata | 2 x posts

International Sponsorship – this role is not open to international sponsorship

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.

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.