Job Description | Salary £35,235 - £38,626 Per Annum | Permanent, Full Time 37 Hours Per Week | Accrington | International Sponsorship - this role is not open to international sponsorship Early Help Worker (Grade 8) Closing Date: 09th May 2025 About Us: Lancashire County Council is dedicated to making Lancashire a place where everyone matters. We strive to ensure that all residents can enjoy equal and quality life chances and be respected in their communities. Our core values include promoting independence, opportunity, protection, and inclusion. The MASH/CSSH Service is Lancashire's front door into Children's Services and the first steps to achieving positive outcomes for children, young people, and families. We are a team of co-located safeguarding partners, who's primary role is to search and interpret information to determine thresholds and necessary action to safeguard children and young people. The Role: We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Early Help Worker to join our CSSH (Children's Services' Support Hub) team. The successful candidate will play a crucial role in providing early intervention and support to children, young people, and families, ensuring their needs are met at the earliest opportunity. Key Responsibilities: Manage an allocated caseload relating to children, young people, and families. Ensure timely responses and offers of early help to children, young people, and families. Assess the needs of children and young people to determine appropriate levels of intervention. Liaise and negotiate with professional partners to achieve the best possible outcomes. Participate fully in the Common Assessment Framework (CAF) process. Act as a conduit for navigating referrals received in MASH/CSSH and direct them to appropriate early help services. Provide guidance to partners on thresholds and early help services available locally. Work closely with Early Help Partnership Workers and regularly update MASH on district early help services. Promote equality and diversity in all duties and responsibilities. Why Join Us? In return Lancashire County Council offers a range of benefits, which can be found on LCC Vacancies website. Be part of a supportive and dynamic team. Opportunities for professional development and training. Contribute to making a positive difference in the lives of children, young people, and families in Lancashire. How to Apply: To apply, please click 'Apply Now' and complete the application form. 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. For more information about the role, please contact Rachael Pickup - Rachael.Pickuplancashire.gov.uk. 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. You will be required to provide a car for use in connection with the duties of this post and must be insured for business use. However, we may consider you if you cannot drive because of a disability. We reserve the right to close down a vacancy early, before the closing date, if we receive sufficient applications. Job Description & Person Specification