Lead Group Worker | Early Help | Rossendale

Lancashire County Council; Borough of Rossendale; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local government pension

Flexible working

32 days annual leave

Discounts through benefits platform

Job summary

Lancashire County Council is seeking a Lead Group Worker for the Children and Family Wellbeing Service in South Ribble. You will energise teams, develop group programmes, and support families to thrive daily.

You will build trusted relationships with children, young people and families, lead a team to achieve outcomes, and contribute to community resilience through locality-based work.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children, young people or families.
• Ability to lead and motivate a team to achieve real outcomes.
• Builds strong, respectful relationships with ease.
• Understands the challenges families face today.
• Brings creativity, compassion and resilience to your work.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver group programmes for children, young people and families.
• Energise teams and support communities to deliver impact.
• Build trusted relationships with families, partners and communities.

Skills

Leadership

Team motivation

Relationship building

Understanding families

Creativity

Job description

Salary £28,142 - £32,061, Per annum | Permanent, Full Time, 37 hours per week | Pro Rata

Are you passionate about helping children, young people and families thrive? Ready to step into a leadership role where your work truly matters every single day?

We're looking for an inspiring Lead Group Worker to join our Children and Family Wellbeing Service in South Ribble, someone who can energise teams, support communities, and deliver impactful group programmes that change lives.

We are we looking for?

Someone who:

• Has experience working with children, young people, or families
• Can lead and motivate a team to achieve real outcomes
• Builds strong, respectful relationships with ease
• Understands the challenges families face today
• Brings creativity, compassion, and resilience to your work

If you're a natural leader with a passion for early help and community-based support, we want to hear from you.

it's more than a job, it's an opportunity to lead meaningful change.

You'll play a vital role in helping families make informed decisions, supporting children to thrive, and creating stronger, more resilient communities.

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 - We'll support you with training, qualifications, and opportunities to grow your career.

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 a vacancy early, before the closing date, if we receive sufficient applications.