Neighbourhood Group Worker BSiL | Early Help | Chorley

Salary £25,989 - £28,142 Per annum (Pro Rata)| Fixed Term 31/3/2029| Part Time  29.6 hours per week

International Sponsorship – this role is not open to international sponsorship 

Do you love working with people and making a difference in your community?
Are you passionate about helping children and families thrive?

Join our Best Start in Life programme as an Outreach Worker – a role where you’ll bring support directly into communities, helping families build brighter futures from the very beginning. This is a dynamic, hands-on role where no two days are the same. You’ll be at the heart of communities, delivering support where it’s needed most.

You will:

• Deliver engaging group sessions and drop-in support for children, parents, and families
• Work in Family Hubs, community venues, and outreach settings, including mobile information vehicles
• Support the design and delivery of creative, needs-led programmes that promote early learning, health, and wellbeing
• Build strong relationships with families, helping them feel confident, supported, and empowered
• Work alongside partners and colleagues to deliver a joined-up approach to early help

We’re looking for someone who is:

• Passionate about working with children, families, and communities
• A confident communicator who can build trust quickly
• Skilled in delivering or supporting group activities and programmes
• Positive, proactive, and adaptable
• A team player who thrives in a community-focused environment

You’ll stand out if you: 

✔ Bring energy and creativity to your work
✔ Are confident engaging diverse communities
✔ Have empathy, patience, and resilience
✔ Want to make a real impact every day

For further information please contact: [email protected]

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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