Family Support Worker Early team | Fylde

Fylde, Lancashire, United Kingdom

| 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.

• Locations County Hall, Preston, PR1 8RE
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