Description | Salary £25,183 - £27,269 Per annum | Permanent, Full Time, 37 hours per week | Fylde & Wyre | International Sponsorship – this role is not open to international sponsorship Neighbourhood Group Worker in Fylde & Wyre We have an exciting opportunity, for a Neighbourhood Group Worker, to join the Early Help Service in Fylde & Wyre, part of the Education and Childrens Services Directorate. The Early Help Service enables children and families to access appropriate support as early as possible, to help them maintain their quality of life, prevent any problems getting worse and reduce the demand for specialist support services. As a Neighbourhood Group Worker, you will deliver group work and drop-in support services at identified neighbourhood centre venues in the main and may contribute to supporting arrangements around group work delivery in other community settings or in partnership with other agencies as directed. Neighbourhood Group Workers deliver high quality informal education, prevention and early intervention opportunities which help improve children and family outcomes. Group work will be targeted to those most in need of support and focus on addressing needs identified as barriers to children and family progression. Group workers seek to increase parental capacity to improve the welfare of their children and improve children's resilience. Information and support provided through group work will help parents to make informed decisions for their families and impact positively on children being able to reach their potential. The role of a Neighbourhood Group Worker is a varied role, which includes the delivery of group work to Early Childhood (0-5), The Developing Child (5-11), and Parenting and Family Support in one of our Neighbourhood Centres across the Fylde and Wyre Area. The Neighbourhood Group worker is able to take on the responsibility and support with the planning, reviewing and implementation of groups to those most in need of support and focus on addressing the needs identified as barriers to family progression. In addition, they will build positive relationships with parents and children and build mutual trust and respect. Qualification Details: Professional and/or academic level 2 or above qualification or equivalent or substantial experience in a relevant technical, specialised, or operational field Other: High functioning ICT skills essential. Salary: £25,183 - £27,269 Car User: Desired as work involves travel across Fylde and Wyre Districts DBS: Yes DCCR (Disqualification for caring for children): Yes Additional Details: Evening and weekend working (Contractual) In return Lancashire County Council offers a range of benefits, which can be found on LCC Vacancies website. For further information or discussion please contact: Sharon Lee-John, 01253 741512 Sharon.lee-johnlancashire.gov.uk Senior Family Support Worker (Neighbourhood Team) Or Elaine Harrison, 01772 539465 Elaine.HarrisonLancashire.gov.uk Senior Family Support Worker (Neighbourhood Team) Please ensure you have uploaded and attached your supporting statement to evidence how you meet the criteria for the role. The panel may be unable to shortlist you for interview without this evidence. 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. We reserve the right to close down a vacancy early, before the closing date, if we receive sufficient applications. Job Description & Person Specification