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Best Start in Life Parenting Education Worker | Early Help
Lancashire County Council
Preston, England, United Kingdom£25,989 – £28,142["Part time"]
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Salary £25,989-£28,142 Per annum| (Pro Rata)| Fixed Term 31/03/2029| Part-Time
22.2 hrs
International Sponsorship – this role is not open to international sponsorship
Do you have a passion for supporting families and helping children thrive?
Are you someone who can inspire, empower, and build confidence in others?
Posts available in West Lancs (Skelmersdale), Fylde & Wyre, South Ribble and
Rossendale
We’re looking for a Parenting Education Worker to join our Best Start in Life
team – a role where every day you’ll make a real difference to children,
parents, and communities.
This is your opportunity to play a key role in delivering life-changing
parenting support that improves outcomes for children from the very start.
You will:
• Deliver engaging, evidence-based parenting programmes like PEEPs, Triple P
and EasyPeasy
• Work directly with parents and carers to build confidence, resilience, and
practical parenting skills
• Provide group sessions, workshops, and 1:1 support in Family Hubs and
community settings
• Help families access the right support at the right time through triage and
guidance
• Build strong relationships with families, partners, and communities to
maximise engagement
This is a hands-on, people-focused role where no two days are the same.
We’re seeking someone who is:
• Experienced in working with children, parents, or families
• Skilled at building trust and engaging people from all backgrounds
• Confident facilitating group work
• Compassionate, patient, and resilient
• A strong team player with a can-do attitude
You’ll stand out if you:
✔ Bring energy and creativity to your sessions
✔ Are passionate about early intervention and prevention
✔ Can motivate and inspire others to make positive change
For more information please contact:
West Lancs (Skelmersdale)
• Anila.Khan@lancashire.gov.uk
[Anila.Khan@lancashire.gov.uk]
Fylde & Wyre
• Kirsty.May@lancashire.gov.uk [Kirsty.May@lancashire.gov.uk]
South Ribble
• Lesley.Brown@lancashire.gov.uk [Lesley.Brown@lancashire.gov.uk]
Rossendale - matthew.sutherland@lancashire.gov.uk
[matthew.sutherland@lancashire.gov.uk]
Hyndburn and Ribble Valey- Michelle.Pratt@lancashire.gov.uk
[Michelle.Pratt@lancashire.gov.uk]
These posts are part time and there will be some evening and weekend work (on a
rota)
This position is part time, please note the salary quoted is full time
equivalent, the salary received will be paid on a pro–rata basis.
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.
Job Description and
Person Specification
[https://lancashire-county-council-umbraco-sites.uksouth01.umbraco.io/media/jjgddzyq/bsil-parenting-education-worker-jd-and-role-profile.pdf]