Family Help Worker (Early Help)

Job Introduction

Job Title: Family Help Worker (formerly Early Help Worker)

Salary: £32,697 - £35,412

Location: Lincolnshire, countywide

Closing Date: Sunday 31 May 2026

Interviews: Week commencing 29 June to 12 July 2026

Do you have the skills and experience to help children, young people and families change their lives for the better? Do you want to work in a dynamic and fast-changing environment, as part of our dedicated, skilled and friendly team? If so…have you got what it takes to be an Family Help Workers (formerly known as Early Help Workers) within Lincolnshire County Council?

Due to recent changes in immigration law in the UK we are unable to offer skilled worker visa sponsorship for this role as it does not meet the requirements of RQF Level 6

About the role

Family Help Workers (formerly known as Early Help Workers) act as key workers for children and families with a range of needs, undertaking assessments and delivering and co-ordinating interventions directly to the children and their families.

Family Help Workers work directly with parents and carers as well as children on a one-to-one and group basis; using evidence-based interventions.

Family Help Workers are responsible for the completion of Child & Family Assessments to identify needs and working together with children and families to address those needs. Family Help Workers are Lead Professional for Team Around the Child cases where relevant and also contribute to holistic family work for children subject to Child Protection and Child in Need Plans and children in care. Family Help Workers also deliver group work and offer support to young carers.

This is county wide recruitment please ensure you identify through the application process what area you are applying for. You can state multiple areas.   

Please note we are unable to accept applications from individuals who have previously applied for this position

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

Closing date for all posts is Sunday 31st May 2026

Interviews are planned to take place w/c 29th June-12th July in each district area

 About You

The post holder will be required to have a driving licence with access to a car and be able to travel and work in a timely and flexible manner to undertake the duties of the role.  Regular travel will be required across the Early Help Team geographical area (please refer to the maps provided) and countywide travel will be required on occasion to meet service demand. 

 Post holders require an NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in a relevant field. There is evening and weekend work as required to meet the needs of children and families.

We are offering an in-depth induction, a managed caseload, regular case supervision and on-going training.  

About Our Offer

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 available here: Rewards and benefits – Lincolnshire County Council 

PREVIOUS APPLICANTS NEED NOT APPLY 

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.

On occasion we receive significantly more applicationsthan expected for some vacancies and under such circumstances we reserve theright to bring forward the closing date of the advertisement. We thereforestrongly advise you to apply for the role promptly to avoid disappointmentshould the closing date be brought forward. Please also note: once anapplication is submitted it is final and cannot be amended. If youwithdraw your application, it cannot be reinstated and you will not be able to submitanother application for that vacancy. If you have an issue with your submittedapplication, please contact recruitment@lincolnshire.gov.uk.

We operate a talent pool scheme whereby candidates who are not successful on this occasion may be considered for a period of up to 3 months for equal positions.

Lincolnshire County Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

A Smarter Working Employer

We have embraced new ways of working and hybridworking will be a feature of this role. You will be given a nominatedcontractual work base and you will be required to commute to this work basewhen necessary.  Working arrangements regarding hybrid working will bediscussed as part of the appointment process.

Our technology platform and equipment is very goodenabling you to connect and collaborate remotely. Werequire that you have in place good connectivity, and we will discuss duringthe recruitment process if support with this is needed.

Fluency Duty 

In accordance with Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 (Fluency Duty), the ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post.

Our values – collaborative, adaptable, eco-conscious, supportive, andresponsible – guide everything we do. We’re looking for candidates who share these values and bring them to life in their work, helping us build strong teams and make a real difference in the communities we serve.