Location: Various locations across Lancashire
Service: Education and Children’s Services – Early Help Service
Contract Type: Permanent / Full-Time
Grade: 6
Are you passionate about making a real difference to the lives of children, young people and families? We’re looking for dedicated and empathetic Family Support Workers to join our Early Help Service team in Lancashire.
As a Family Support Worker, you’ll provide personalised, whole-family, strength-based support to those facing a variety of challenges. You’ll work alongside key partner agencies using a “Team Around the Family” approach to assess needs, co-create action plans, and deliver direct interventions that help children achieve better outcomes.
You will hold a caseload of families in your designated area (e.g. Preston, Burnley, Chorley, etc.) and work across community and intensive support pathways—helping families referred via MASH, social care step-downs, and school-based referrals.
Key Responsibilities:
- Undertake early help assessments and co-produce action plans with families.
- Deliver evidence-based, direct work with children, young people, and their families.
- Work closely with schools and partner agencies to support complex family needs.
- Promote safeguarding and ensure children’s welfare remains the central focus.
- Maintain accurate case recordings and contribute to service improvements.
- A Level 3 qualification (or equivalent experience) in a relevant field.
- Experience supporting children and families in a multi-agency setting.
- Strong communication, empathy, critical thinking and organisational skills.
- Ability to work independently and flexibly across the county.
- A strong understanding of Early Help principles and child development.
To apply or find out more, please email your CV to john.deane@servicecare.org.uk.
