Salary £36,363 - £40,777 Per annum | Permanent & Fixed Term 31/3/2029| Full Time - 37 hours per week
International Sponsorship – this role is not open to international sponsorship
We have 2 permanent posts in Lancaster and Preston
And 2 Fixed Term contracts until 31/03/2029 in Hyndburn/Ribble Valley and Pendle
Do you believe the best support happens early—before problems escalate?
Are you passionate about working alongside schools and communities to make a real difference?
We’re looking for an inspiring Senior Family Support Worker (Community) to lead early help responses through our Team Around the School model—supporting children, families, and schools to thrive together.
This is a unique and rewarding leadership role where you’ll sit at the heart of your community—bringing professionals together, solving problems, and making things happen.
You will:
1. Lead and coordinate early help support through school clusters across Lancashire
2. Work directly with schools, families, and partners to provide timely, joined-up interventions
3. Act as a key point of contact for early help within your community
4. Build strong multi-agency partnerships to remove barriers and improve outcomes
5. Support staff delivering community-based services
You’ll combine leadership, coordination, and hands-on practice-ensuring families get the right support at the right time.
We’re seeking someone who is:
6. Experienced in early help, family support, or education partnerships
7. Confident in leading multi-agency working and influencing others
8. Skilled in identifying needs and coordinating effective responses
9. Passionate about early intervention and prevention
10. A strong communicator who builds trust and collaboration quickly
You’ll thrive if you:
Think creatively and find solutions to complex challenges
Are confident working across systems and services
Bring energy, resilience, and a proactive approach
Are committed to improving outcomes for children and families
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.