Salary £27,269-£31,067 Per Annum | Permanent, Part time| 29.6 hours per week | Pro rata |
International Sponsorship – this role is not open to international sponsorship
About the Role:
As a Family Support Worker, you'll work closely with families to understand their needs and help them make positive changes. You'll support children and young people by building strong relationships, creating action plans with families, and working alongside schools and other services to make sure families get the right help at the right time.
What You'll Do:
* Support families through one-to-one work and group sessions
* Carry out early help assessments and create action plans with families
* Work with schools, health services, and other partners to provide joined-up support
* Help families build on their strengths and overcome challenges
* Keep clear and accurate records of your work
* Use your judgement and creativity to adapt your approach when needed
Who We're Looking For:
* Someone who's great at building trust and working with people from all backgrounds
* A good communicator who can work well with other professionals
* Organised and confident in managing your own caseload
* Able to work flexibly, including some evenings or weekends if needed
* Experience working with children, young people, or families is a plus
Why Join Us?
* Make a real difference in your community
* Be part of a supportive and passionate team
* Ongoing training and development opportunities
* A role where no two days are the same
If you're ready to help families build brighter futures, we'd love to hear from you
The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 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.
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