Job description
Salary £36,363 - £40,777 Per annum | Permanent, Full Time, 37 hours per weekSenior Family Support Worker - Family Intensive SupportInternational Sponsorship – this role is not open to international sponsorship
Location: West Lancashire (Skelmersdale) Lancashire – Family Hub – Southway | Service: Children's Services – Early Help Service
Are you passionate about making a difference for children, young people, and families? We are looking for a Senior Family Support Worker to join our Early Help Service in West Lancashire. This is an exciting opportunity to lead and support frontline teams delivering high-quality early help interventions.
About the RoleAs a Senior Family Support Worker, you will:
Provide leadership, guidance, and supervision to a team of frontline staff (typically 5-10 direct reports).
Deliver targeted early help support through one of three key service themes:
Intensive Support – Whole-family casework for complex needs.
Neighbourhood Support – Overseeing group programmes and family time provision.
Community Support – Working with schools and partners to coordinate early interventions.
Manage resources, monitor performance, and ensure high standards of practice.
Work collaboratively with partners to improve outcomes for children and families.
What We're Looking For
Level 5 qualification or equivalent experience in a relevant field.
Substantial experience in early help services and supervising staff.
Strong understanding of thresholds, evidence-based interventions, and multi‐agency working.
Excellent communication, leadership, and problem‐solving skills.
Commitment to equality, diversity, and the values of Lancashire County Council.
Our VisionChildren, young people and their families are safe, healthy and achieve their full potential.
Why Work With Us?
Competitive salary and benefits.
Opportunities for professional development.
A supportive and collaborative working environment.
Legal NoticeThe 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.
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Extra information
- Status
- Closed
- Education Level
- Secondary School
- Location
- Skelmersdale
- Type of Contract
- Full-time jobs
- Profession type
- Counselling and Social Services
- Full UK/EU driving license preferred
- No
- Car Preferred
- No
- Must be eligible to work in the EU
- No
- Cover Letter Required
- No
- Languages
- English
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