Salary £25,989-£28,142 Per annum | Permanent, Part-Time | 29.6 hours per week | Pro Rata| Early Help - Fylde and Wyre
Role Purpose
The Neighbourhood Group Worker is responsible for delivering a programme of high‑quality groups and courses for children, young people, and their families across Family Hubs, community venues, and schools. The postholder will contribute to improving outcomes for families by supporting learning, development, wellbeing, and positive engagement within the local community.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
Plan, deliver, and evaluate a range of group activities and courses for families, including antenatal support, newborn sessions, early years development activities, and programmes for children aged 5–11.
Facilitate sessions that promote emotional health and wellbeing, healthy lifestyles, school readiness, and smooth transitions between educational stages.
Provide targeted support for children with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND), and for those with early speech, language, and communication needs.
Build positive, professional relationships with children, young people, and families to encourage participation and sustained engagement.
Maintain accurate records, including attendance data, session plans, evaluations, and other required documentation.
Produce high‑quality resources such as handouts, information materials, and public display content to support learning and promote services.
Use IT systems effectively to support planning, communication, monitoring, and reporting requirements.
Work collaboratively with colleagues, partners, and external agencies to ensure coordinated support for families.
Uphold safeguarding responsibilities in line with organisational policies and statutory requirements.
Essential Criteria
Experience of working directly with children, young people, and families in community, educational, or early years settings.
Ability to plan and deliver engaging group activities that support learning and development.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trust and rapport with diverse families.
Competent IT skills, including the ability to record data, produce resources, and use digital systems confidently.
Ability to work both independently and as part of a wider team.
Commitment to ongoing professional development and reflective practice.
Understanding of safeguarding principles and the ability to follow relevant procedures.
Desirable Criteria
Knowledge of early childhood development, emotional wellbeing, or family support approaches.
Experience supporting children with SEND or early communication needs.
Experience working within Family Hubs, schools, or community‑based services.
DBS
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