Family Help Worker (Early Help)
| Posting date: | 26 February 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £32,597 to £35,412 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 26 March 2026 |
| Location: | Lincolnshire, East Midlands |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 2 days per week |
| Company: | Lincolnshire County Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 803/2303 |
Summary
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 Family Help Workers (formerly known as Early Help Workers) within Lincolnshire County Council?
Due to recent changes in immigration law in the UK we are unable to offer skilled worker visa sponsorship for this role as it does not meet the requirements of RQF Level 6
About the role
Family Help Workers (formerly known as Early Help Workers) act as key workers for children and families with a range of needs, undertaking assessments and delivering and co-ordinating interventions directly to the children and their families.
Family Help Workers work directly with parents and carers as well as children on a one-to-one and group basis; using evidence-based interventions.
Family Help Workers are responsible for the completion of Child & Family Assessments to identify needs and working together with children and families to address those needs. Family 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 children in care. Family Help Workers also deliver group work and offer support to young carers.
This is county wide recruitment please ensure you identify through the application process what area you are applying for. You can state multiple areas.
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.
Closing date for all posts is Thursday 26th March 2026
Interviews are planned to take place w/c 6th April and 13th April
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 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 Family (Early) Help Worker position within Lincolnshire Children Services within the last 3 months and were unsuccessful, please do not reapply.
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 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 and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
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, and responsible – 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.
Due to recent changes in immigration law in the UK we are unable to offer skilled worker visa sponsorship for this role as it does not meet the requirements of RQF Level 6
About the role
Family Help Workers (formerly known as Early Help Workers) act as key workers for children and families with a range of needs, undertaking assessments and delivering and co-ordinating interventions directly to the children and their families.
Family Help Workers work directly with parents and carers as well as children on a one-to-one and group basis; using evidence-based interventions.
Family Help Workers are responsible for the completion of Child & Family Assessments to identify needs and working together with children and families to address those needs. Family 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 children in care. Family Help Workers also deliver group work and offer support to young carers.
This is county wide recruitment please ensure you identify through the application process what area you are applying for. You can state multiple areas.
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.
Closing date for all posts is Thursday 26th March 2026
Interviews are planned to take place w/c 6th April and 13th April
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 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 Family (Early) Help Worker position within Lincolnshire Children Services within the last 3 months and were unsuccessful, please do not reapply.
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 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 and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
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, and responsible – 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.
Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme
Disability Confident
About Disability Confident
A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people. For more details please go to Disability Confident.