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Family Support Worker | Early Help Service | Burnley
Lancashire County Council
Burnley, England, United Kingdom£28,142 – £32,061["Full time"]
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Family Support Worker
Early Help Service – Education and Children’s Services
Location: Burnley
Salary: £28,142 – £32,061
Grade: 6
Roles Available
Permanent & Fixed Term, Full time roles
About Us…
Lancashire County Council is committed to making Lancashire the best place to
live, work, visit, and prosper. Our Early Help Service provides vital support to
children, young people, and families, helping them to stay safe, healthy, and
achieve their full potential. We deliver services that make a real difference in
local communities, and we’re looking for passionate individuals to join us.
About You…
Family-Focused – You’ll work directly with children, young people, and families
to understand their needs and create tailored plans that improve outcomes.
Collaborative – You’ll work closely with schools, partner agencies, and other
professionals to deliver joined-up support.
Empathetic & Resilient – You’ll bring sensitivity, creativity, and determination
to help families overcome challenges and thrive.
What You’ll Do…
• Hold a caseload of families and deliver personalised, evidence-based
interventions.
• Undertake early help assessments and co-produce action plans with families.
• Work as part of a Team Around the Family to provide seamless support.
• Maintain accurate records and apply analysis to justify decisions.
• Build strong relationships with families and professionals to ensure positive
outcomes.
• Work flexibly, including occasional evenings and weekends, to meet family
needs.
Essential Skills & Experience:
• Level 3 qualification or substantial experience in a relevant field.
• Experience of working directly with children, young people, and families.
• Strong assessment, planning, and critical reflection skills.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Commitment to safeguarding, equality, and health and safety.
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.
How to Apply…
If you’re passionate about supporting families and want to make a real
difference, we’d love to hear from you!
Apply now with your CV and a supporting statement explaining why you’re the
perfect fit for this role.
Lancashire County Council reserves the right to close this vacancy early, so
apply today!
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.
Once we receive your application, shortlisted candidates will be invited to a
brief phone call. This will help us learn more about your experience and
suitability for the role and will determine whether you are invited to
interview.
Job Description and
Person Specification
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