Neighbourhood Group Worker | Early Service | Fylde and Wyre
Listed on 2026-10-08
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Social Work
Child Development/Support, Youth Development, Family Advocacy & Support Services, Human Services/ Social Work
Fylde, Lancashire, United Kingdom and 1 more
Job DescriptionSalary £25,989 – £28,142, Per annum | Full time 37 Hours Permanent & 29.6 Hours per week Fixed Term till 2029
Neighbourhood Group Worker
Early Help Service – Education and Children’s Services
Location:
Fylde and Wyre
Salary:£25,989 – £28,142
Grade:5
About Us…
Lancashire County Council is committed to making Lancashire the best place to live, work, visit, and prosper. Our Early Help Service provides vital support to children, young people, and families, helping them to stay safe, healthy, and achieve their full potential. We deliver services that make a real difference in local communities, andwe’relooking for passionate individuals to join us.
About You…
Engaging & Supportive –You’lldeliver group work programmes that empower families and improve outcomes for children.
Creative & Collaborative –You’lldesign and deliver activities that tackle barriers to family progression and build resilience.
Empathetic & Flexible –You’llbring patience, understanding, and adaptability to meet the needs of families in diverse settings.
What You’llDo…
- Deliver group work sessions and drop-in support for children, parents, and families.
- Develop and deliver programmes focused on health, wellbeing, parenting, and relationships.
- Build positive, respectful relationships with families and create safe spaces for learning and growth.
- Maintainaccuraterecords and ensure safeguarding standards are upheld.
- Work flexibly, including evenings and occasional weekends, to meet family needs.
- Level 2 qualification or substantial experience in a relevant field.
- Strong interpersonal and group work skills.
- Knowledge of issues affecting children and families.
- Excellent communication and organisational abilities.
- Commitment to safeguarding, equality, and health and safety.
Why Join Us…
Inclusivity –We welcome applications from all backgrounds and celebrate diversity.
Benefits –Generous local government pension, flexible working, up to 32 days annual leave plus bank holidays, and access to discounts through our benefits platform.
Development –We’llsupport you with training and opportunities to grow your career.
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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.
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