Early Help Worker

Job Introduction

About the roles

East Lindsey Early Help 0 - 19 Service has one permanent 37 hour position available and one permanent 30 hour positions available.

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. 

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 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 us

Along with a competitive salary we are offering:

• Access to Local Government Pension scheme (contribution rate of approx. 24%)
• Comprehensive benefits package including salary sacrifice for cars, cycles, plus excellent discount schemes
• A generous leave entitlement with the option to buy more
• Free financial wellbeing advice

If you would like to arrange a telephone discussion to find out more before applying then please contact Practice Supervisor, Olivia Webb via olivia.webb@lincolnshire.gov.uk. If this sounds like the role for you, please click "apply now". When completing your application, we recommend you use the job description and person specification and read the recruitment brochures to help you demonstrate in your personal statement that you have the skills and qualities we are looking for.  If you would like to know more about what Lincolnshire County Council can offer then please click on the following link: rewards and benefits.

Interviews will be held on 3rd and 4th July 2025

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.