Job Introduction
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 Early Help Worker within Lincolnshire County Council?
About the role
Early Help Workers act as key workers for children, young people and families with a range of needs, undertaking assessments and delivering and co-ordinating interventions directly to the children/young people and their families.
Early Help Workers work directly with parents and carers as well as children and young people on a one-to-one and group basis; using evidence-based interventions.
Early Help Workers are responsible for the completion of Child & Family Assessments to identify needs and working together with children, young people and families to address those needs. Early 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 those looked after by the local authority.
Early Help Workers work in variety of teams across Children’s Services.
Our current Early Help Worker Vacancies are in:
North and South Kesteven Early Help 0-19 Services- Providing assessment, planning, early intervention and support packages for children, young people and their families.
3 x Permanent Early Help Worker positions. All positions are full time. Work bases are Birchwood ( 2 posts) and Sleaford or Grantham (1 post).
If you would like to arrange a telephone discussion to find out more before applying then please contact North and South Kesteven Senior Early Help Workers Jennifer Appleyard at Jennifer.Appleyard@lincolnshire.gov.uk or Louise Clark at Louise.Clark@Lincolnshire.gov.uk
Boston and South Holland Early Help 0-19 Services- Providing assessment, planning, early intervention and support packages for children, young people and their families.
2 x Permanent Early Help Worker positions. All positions are full time. Work bases are Boston or Spalding.
1 x 12 month Fixed Term Early Help Worker position. This is full time. Work base either Boston or Spalding. There is a possibility that Fixed Term Positions may be made permanent within the duration of the contract period.
If you would like to arrange a telephone discussion to find out more before applying then please contact Boston and South Holland Senior Early Help Workers Cheryl Pawson at Cheryl.Pawson@lincolnshire.gov.uk or Sarah Kisby at Sarah.Kisby@lincolnshire.gov.uk
Closing date for all posts is 10th August 2025
Interviews
Interviews for North and South Kesteven EHW posts will take place on the 19th and 20th August 2025 in Grantham, South Kesteven
Interviews for Boston and South Holland EHW posts will take place on the 20th and 21st August 2025 in Spalding, South Holland
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 young people 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
If you applied for an Early Help Worker position within Lincolnshire Children Services within the last 3 months and were unsuccessful, please do not reapply.
Please be advised that this position may be subject to a criminal record check.
All candidates are advised to read the attached job information pack prior to making an application.
On occasion we receive significantly more applications than expected for some vacancies and under such circumstances we reserve the right to bring forward the closing date of the advertisement. We therefore strongly advise you to apply for the role promptly to avoid disappointment should the closing date be brought forward.
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, young people 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 hybrid working will be a feature of this role. You will be given a nominated contractual work base and you will be required to commute to this work base when necessary. Working arrangements regarding hybrid working will be discussed as part of the appointment process.
Our technology platform and equipment is very good enabling you to connect and collaborate remotely. We require that you have in place good connectivity, and we will discuss during the 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.
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