Family Help Worker (Early Help)

Job Introduction

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

Salary: £33,673 - £36,581
Location: Lincolnshire, county wide

Closing Date: Sunday 13th September 2026

Interviews: Week commencing 28th September 

Family Help Worker

Do you have the passion, skills and experience to help children, young people and families create positive and lasting change in their lives?

Are you looking for a rewarding role where no two days are the same, working within a supportive, skilled and dedicated team? If so, we would love to hear from you.

We are looking for Family Help Workers (formerly known as Early Help Workers) to join Lincolnshire County Council's Family Help Service. This is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference to the lives of children and families across Lincolnshire, helping them to overcome challenges, build resilience and achieve positive outcomes.

About the Role

As a Family Help Worker, you will play a vital role in supporting children, young people and their families with a wide range of needs. Acting as a key worker, you will undertake assessments, develop plans with families, and deliver evidence-based interventions that promote positive change and improve family wellbeing.

You will work directly with children, young people, parents and carers through both one-to-one and group-based interventions, building strong relationships that help families identify their strengths and achieve their goals.

Key responsibilities include:

• Completing Child and Family Assessments to identify strengths, needs and areas for support.
• Working collaboratively with children and families to develop and deliver effective plans for change.
• Acting as the Lead Professional for Team Around the Child (TAC) cases where appropriate.
• Contributing to holistic family support for children subject to Child in Need Plans, Child Protection Plans, and children in care.
• Delivering group programmes and targeted interventions.
• Providing support to young carers and ensuring their voices are heard.
• Working alongside partner agencies to coordinate support and achieve the best possible outcomes for families.

This is an opportunity to join a dynamic and evolving service that is committed to delivering high-quality support to children and families. In return, you'll be part of a welcoming team that values innovation, collaboration and continuous professional development.

If you're passionate about making a difference and helping families thrive, we would love to hear from you.

Opportunities Available Across Lincolnshire:

We currently have vacancies across a number of our Family Help teams throughout the county, including:

• North & South Kesteven Team – based in Birchwood, Sleaford and Grantham
• Lincoln & West Lindsey Team – based in Lincoln and Gainsborough
• East Lindsey Team – based in Horncastle, Louth and Skegness
• Boston & South Holland Team – based in Boston and Spalding

As this is a county-wide recruitment campaign, please indicate within your application which locality or localities you would like to be considered for. You are welcome to select more than one area, and we will take your preferences into account during the recruitment process.

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. 

About You

We are looking for passionate, resilient and motivated individuals who are committed to making a positive difference in the lives of children, young people and families.

To be successful in this role, you will need to hold an NVQ Level 3 qualification (or equivalent) in a relevant field and be able to build effective relationships with children, families and partner agencies. You will be confident in working independently, managing competing priorities and delivering high-quality support that achieves meaningful outcomes.

As this is a community-based role, you must hold a full UK driving licence and have access to a vehicle. Regular travel will be required across your allocated Family Help Team area, with occasional county-wide travel to meet service needs.

We recognise that families may need support outside of traditional office hours, so the role will include occasional evening and weekend working to ensure services remain responsive to the needs of children and families.

What We Offer

In return, we offer:

• A comprehensive induction programme to support your transition into the role.
• A manageable caseload with the support of experienced managers and colleagues.
• Regular supervision and opportunities for reflective practice.
• Access to a wide range of learning and development opportunities to support your professional growth.
• The opportunity to be part of a supportive, collaborative team committed to achieving the best outcomes for children and families.

If you are passionate about helping families thrive and want to be part of a service that is making a real difference across Lincolnshire, we would love to hear from you.

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 attached.

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 base when necessary.  Working arrangements regarding hybrid working will bediscussed 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.

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.