Family Worker

Family Help Worker (Early Help) 803/3433

Job Title:

Family Help Worker (formerly Early Help Worker)

Location:

Lincolnshire, county wide

Closing Date:
Sunday 13th September 2026

Family Help Worker

Do you have the passion, skills and experience to help children, young people and families create positive and lasting change in their lives?

Are you looking for a rewarding role where no two days are the same, working within a supportive, skilled and dedicated team? If so, we would love to hear from you.

We are looking for Family Help Workers (formerly known as Early Help Workers) to join Lincolnshire County Council's Family Help Service. This is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of children and families across Lincolnshire, helping them to overcome challenges, build resilience and achieve positive outcomes.

About the Role

As a Family Help Worker, you will play a vital role in supporting children, young people and their families with a wide range of needs. Acting as a key worker, you will undertake assessments, develop plans with families, and deliver evidence-based interventions that promote positive change and improve family wellbeing.

You will work directly with children, young people, parents and carers through both one-to-one and group-based interventions, building strong relationships that help families identify their strengths and achieve their goals.

Key responsibilities include:

• Completing Child and Family Assessments to identify strengths, needs and areas for support.
• Working collaboratively with children and families to develop and deliver effective plans for change.
• Acting as the Lead Professional for Team Around the Child (TAC) cases where appropriate.
• Contributing to holistic family support for children subject to Child in Need Plans, Child Protection Plans, and children in care.
• Delivering group programmes and targeted interventions.
• Providing support to young carers and ensuring their voices are heard.
• Working alongside partner agencies to coordinate support and achieve the best possible outcomes for families.

Opportunities Available Across Lincolnshire:

We currently have vacancies across a number of our Family Help teams throughout the county, including:

North & South Kesteven Team – based in Birchwood, Sleaford and Grantham

Lincoln & West Lindsey Team – based in Lincoln and Gainsborough

East Lindsey Team – based in Horncastle, Louth and Skegness

Boston & South Holland Team – based in Boston and Spalding

As this is a county-wide recruitment campaign, please indicate within your application which locality or localities you would like to be considered for. You are welcome to select more than one area, and we will take your preferences into account during the recruitment process.

If you would like to arrange a telephone discussion to find out more before applying then please email earlyhelprec with your name, contact details and query and someone will get back to you.

In return, we offer:

• A comprehensive induction programme to support your transition into the role.
• A manageable caseload with the support of experienced managers and colleagues.
• Regular supervision and opportunities for reflective practice.
• Access to a wide range of learning and development opportunities to support your professional growth.
• The opportunity to be part of a supportive, collaborative team committed to achieving the best outcomes for children and families.

If you are passionate about helping families thrive and want to be part of a service that is making a real difference across Lincolnshire, we would love to hear from you.

Along with a competitive salary we are offering:

• A Contributory pension
• Comprehensive benefits package including excellent discount schemes and cycle to work
• Flexible working policies
• Career progression opportunities
• A generous annual leave entitlement plus the option to buy more

Further details about the benefits of working for Lincolnshire County Council are attached.

Please refer to our Job Information Pack here to support you in your application.

Please be advised that this position may be subject to a criminal record check.

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Company:
Lincolnshire County Council Salary: £33,673 to £36,581 a year

Hours:

Full-time

Location:

NG34 7NY
Working pattern:
Hybrid - 1 day remote Job type:
Permanent Posting date: 27 Aug 2026 Closing date: 13 Sept 2026