Senior Family Help Worker - Integrated Front Door Team
| Posting date: | 27 March 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £39,152 to £42,839 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 12 April 2026 |
| Location: | Lincoln, Lincolnshire |
| Remote working: | Hybrid - work remotely up to 1 day per week |
| Company: | Lincolnshire County Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 790/2513 |
Summary
What you'll be doing - Senior Family Help Worker
The Senior Family Help Worker role within the Integrated Front Door involves making informed decisions about how best to meet identified unmet needs, offering advice and guidance, and strengthening working relationships with colleagues and partner agencies through effective collaboration. The successful candidate will play a key role in the development of Integrated Children’s Services, working closely with a range of professionals to support children and young people within their communities and champion the use of evidence‑based practice.
What it means to work in this team
“Working as a Senior Family Help Worker within the Integrated Front Door is a dynamic and rewarding role that places you at the heart of supporting children, young people, and families across Lincolnshire. The Integrated Front Door is often the first point of contact for professionals and families seeking support, and the Senior Family Help role is pivotal in providing high‑quality guidance, and decision‑making. We work collaboratively with partners to ensure families receive timely and appropriate interventions, helping to promote safety, resilience, and positive outcomes.
From my experience within the team, the role is both varied and fast‑paced, offering opportunities to develop strong analytical skills while working alongside a supportive and knowledgeable group of colleagues. Every day brings new challenges, but also the chance to make a real difference. The Integrated Front Door environment encourages reflective practice, teamwork, and continuous learning, making it an excellent place for anyone looking to grow professionally within Family Help.”
What we're looking for?
A professional qualification in youth work (JNC Recognised) or Social Work
Diploma/ Qualification in Careers Guidance or Level 4 in Guidance
Diploma or equivalent level 4 qualification in relevant subject for working with children, young people and families
Two years post-qualification experience
Knowledge/ understanding of child development, and how Family Help systems, as well as the sorts of interventions that are most impactful
Collaborative, committed and motivated, you’re a leader who enjoys working with a diverse range of people
What are we offering?
We are offering a competitive salary of £39,152 - £42,839, along with a pension, a comprehensive benefits package including excellent discount schemes, cycle to work, civil service sports council membership and many areas for professional support and development.
If this sounds like the role for you, then please read through the full Job Description, to help you do the best application possible, before clicking apply! If you would like an open and informal discussion regards this role then please give Alex Clarke a call on 07584385937
Applications close on 12/4/26 and interviews will be held 20/4/26.
The Senior Family Help Worker role within the Integrated Front Door involves making informed decisions about how best to meet identified unmet needs, offering advice and guidance, and strengthening working relationships with colleagues and partner agencies through effective collaboration. The successful candidate will play a key role in the development of Integrated Children’s Services, working closely with a range of professionals to support children and young people within their communities and champion the use of evidence‑based practice.
What it means to work in this team
“Working as a Senior Family Help Worker within the Integrated Front Door is a dynamic and rewarding role that places you at the heart of supporting children, young people, and families across Lincolnshire. The Integrated Front Door is often the first point of contact for professionals and families seeking support, and the Senior Family Help role is pivotal in providing high‑quality guidance, and decision‑making. We work collaboratively with partners to ensure families receive timely and appropriate interventions, helping to promote safety, resilience, and positive outcomes.
From my experience within the team, the role is both varied and fast‑paced, offering opportunities to develop strong analytical skills while working alongside a supportive and knowledgeable group of colleagues. Every day brings new challenges, but also the chance to make a real difference. The Integrated Front Door environment encourages reflective practice, teamwork, and continuous learning, making it an excellent place for anyone looking to grow professionally within Family Help.”
What we're looking for?
A professional qualification in youth work (JNC Recognised) or Social Work
Diploma/ Qualification in Careers Guidance or Level 4 in Guidance
Diploma or equivalent level 4 qualification in relevant subject for working with children, young people and families
Two years post-qualification experience
Knowledge/ understanding of child development, and how Family Help systems, as well as the sorts of interventions that are most impactful
Collaborative, committed and motivated, you’re a leader who enjoys working with a diverse range of people
What are we offering?
We are offering a competitive salary of £39,152 - £42,839, along with a pension, a comprehensive benefits package including excellent discount schemes, cycle to work, civil service sports council membership and many areas for professional support and development.
If this sounds like the role for you, then please read through the full Job Description, to help you do the best application possible, before clicking apply! If you would like an open and informal discussion regards this role then please give Alex Clarke a call on 07584385937
Applications close on 12/4/26 and interviews will be held 20/4/26.
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