Neighbourhood Group Worker BSIL | Early Help | Burnley & Hyndburn and Ribble Valley
Lancashire County CouncilBurnley, Lancashire, United Kingdom, North West
Overview
This is a local council role with Lancashire County Council based in Burnley, Lancashire, United Kingdom. GovJobs has indexed this vacancy from its official source — use the apply button to view the full advert and apply directly.
Job description
Salary £25,989 - £28,142 Per annum (Pro Rata)| Fixed Term 31/3/2029| Full Time & Part Time
International Sponsorship: This role is not open to international sponsorship.
Outreach Worker - Best Start in Life Programme
Burnley: 37 hours (full time) and 29.6 hours (part time)
Hyndburn & Ribble Valley: 37 hours (full time)
Please note: The salary stated is the full-time equivalent. Part-time salaries will be paid on a pro-rata basis.
Make a Difference Where It Matters Most
Are you passionate about supporting children, families, and communities? Do you enjoy working directly with people and helping them achieve positive outcomes?
If so, we'd love to hear from you.
We're looking for enthusiastic and committed Outreach Workers to join Lancashire County Council's Best Start in Life Programme. This rewarding role puts you at the heart of local communities, helping families access the support they need to give their children the best possible start.
No two days are the same. You'll work across Family Hubs, community venues, and outreach settings, bringing services directly to families and helping create stronger, healthier communities.
What You'll Be Doing
Deliver engaging group sessions, activities, and drop-in support for children, parents, and carers.
Work across Family Hubs, local community venues, and mobile outreach services.
Help design and deliver innovative, family-centred programmes that promote early learning, health, wellbeing, and development.
Build positive relationships with families, encouraging confidence, resilience, and independence.
Work collaboratively with colleagues, partners, and local organisations to provide effective early help and support.
Identify community needs and help shape services that respond to local priorities.
Has a genuine passion for supporting children, families, and local communities.
Can quickly build trust and positive relationships with a wide range of people.
Has experience delivering or supporting group activities, workshops, or community programmes.
Is organised, proactive, and adaptable.
Enjoys working as part of a supportive, community-focused team.
✔ Bring enthusiasm, creativity, and fresh ideas to your work
✔ Are confident working with diverse communities and backgrounds
✔ Demonstrate empathy, patience, and resilience in challenging situations
✔ Are motivated by making a genuine difference every day
In return, Lancashire County Council offers a competitive benefits package and a supportive working environment where you can develop your skills and make a lasting impact on local families and communities.
For details of our employee benefits, please visit the LCC Vacancies website.
This post is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended). Successful applicants will be required to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy before the advertised closing date if sufficient applications are received.
Join Us
If you're passionate about helping children and families thrive and want to be part of a programme that makes a real difference, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today and help give every child the best start in life.
Job Description and Person Specification
How this role compares
There are 4,945 council roles open across the UK on GovJobs right now, 811 of them in North West.
Lancashire County Council has 108 other vacancies open on GovJobs, with a breakdown of what they pay and the kinds of roles they recruit for.
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How to apply
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