Neighbourhood Group Worker | Early Help Service | Preston & Chorley

Salary £25,989 – £28,142 , Per annum |29.6 Hours per week | Pro Rata

Neighbourhood Group Worker

Early Help Service – Education and Children’s Services
Location: Preston and Chorley
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, and we’re looking for passionate individuals to join us.

About You…

Engaging & Supportive – You’ll deliver group work programmes that empower families and improve outcomes for children.
Creative & Collaborative – You’ll design and deliver activities that tackle barriers to family progression and build resilience.
Empathetic & Flexible – You’ll bring patience, understanding, and adaptability to meet the needs of families in diverse settings.

What You’ll Do…

• 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.
• Maintain accurate records and ensure safeguarding standards are upheld.
Work flexibly, including evenings and occasional weekends, to meet family needs

Essential Skills & Experience:

• 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’ll support you with training and opportunities to grow your career.

How to Apply…

If you’re passionate about supporting families and want to make a real difference, we’d love to hear from you!
Apply now with your CV and a supporting statement explaining why you’re the perfect fit for this role.

For further information please contact: Chorley: [email protected] and Preston [email protected]

Lancashire County Council reserves the right to close this vacancy early, so apply today!

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.

Once we receive your application, shortlisted candidates will be invited to a brief phone call. This will help us learn more about your experience and suitability for the role and will determine whether you are invited to interview.

Job Description and Person Specification

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