Overview
Neighbourhood Group Worker | Early Help | Chorley | Part Time
Salary £25,989-£28,142 per annum (pro rata) | Temp until 31st March 2026, Part Time, 29.6 hours per week | Chorley
International Sponsorship – this role is not open to international sponsorship
About The Role
* As a Neighbourhood Group Worker, you’ll play a vital role in delivering high-quality group sessions and courses for children and families across our Family Hubs, schools, and community venues including:
* Early Years groups (age 0-5 sessions)
* Wellbeing, lifestyle, and school transition support for young people aged 5 to 11
* Deliver courses and interventions to parents including support with parenting strategies
* Support for children with SEND and speech, language, and communication needs
* Plan, evaluate, and record sessions using our Management Information System
* Create informative handouts and visual displays
* Work collaboratively with schools, partners, and multi-agency teams to ensure families receive the right support at the right time
* This is not an exhaustive list of all tasks that may fall to the post-holder
Requirements / Qualifications
* Have experience working with children, young people, and families
* Are creative, adaptable, and confident in group delivery
* Are comfortable using IT systems and digital tools
* Are eager to learn and grow through training and development
* Flexible application of working hours to respond to service needs to work outside of core weekday/daytime hours
Additional Information
* Closing date: 30th September 2025
* Proposed interview dates: 13th and 14th October 2025
* Location: Chorley, Lancashire
* DBS: Yes
* DCCR (Disqualification for caring for children) check: Yes
* Car User: Desirable – requirement to travel across the District of Chorley
* For further information please contact: Alex Robinson, Team Manager (Neighbourhood and Community), Chorley District, Children & Family Wellbeing Service (Early Help), Lancashire County Council
* Tel: 01772 539631
* Email: alex.robinson@lancashire.gov.uk
Application Instructions
* Please ensure you have uploaded and attached your supporting statement to evidence how you meet the criteria for this role. The panel may be unable to shortlist you for interview without this evidence.
* 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 the LCC Vacancies website. We reserve the right to close down a vacancy early, before the closing date, if we receive sufficient applications.
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