Description | Salary £36,363 – £40,777 Per annum | Permanent, Full Time, 37 hours per week| Early Help - West Lancashire (Burscough) International Sponsorship – this role is not open to international sponsorship Senior Family Support Worker Location: West Lancashire (Burscough) Lancashire Service: Children’s Services – Early Help Service Are you passionate about making a difference for children, young people, and families? We are looking for a Senior Family Support Worker to join our Early Help Service in West Lancashire. This is an exciting opportunity to lead and support frontline teams delivering high-quality early help interventions. About the Role As a Senior Family Support Worker, you will: Provide leadership, guidance, and supervision to a team of frontline staff (typically 5–10 direct reports). Deliver targeted early help support through one of three key service themes: Intensive Support – Whole-family casework for complex needs. Neighbourhood Support – Overseeing group programmes and family time provision. Community Support – Working with schools and partners to coordinate early interventions. Manage resources, monitor performance, and ensure high standards of practice. Work collaboratively with partners to improve outcomes for children and families. What We’re Looking For Level 5 qualification or equivalent experience in a relevant field. Substantial experience in early help services and supervising staff. Strong understanding of thresholds, evidence-based interventions, and multi-agency working. Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills. Commitment to equality, diversity, and the values of Lancashire County Council. Our Vision Children, young people and their families are safe, healthy and achieve their full potential. Join us in delivering this vision and shaping services that make a real impact. Why Work With Us? Competitive salary and benefits. Opportunities for professional development. A supportive and collaborative working environment. Apply now and help us make a difference in Lancashire! 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. For further information please contact – Della Heaton, Team Manager for Family Intensive Support, West Lancashire della.heaton@lancashire.gov.uk Closing date 15th February 2026 Interviews 19th and 20th February 2026 Job Description/Person Specification