Salary £36.363 - £40,777 Per annum | Permanent | Full Time - 37 hours per week
International Sponsorship – this role is not open to international sponsorship
Do you want to Work in Chorley or Lancaster?
Are you an experienced practitioner ready to step into a role where your leadership truly transforms lives?
Do you thrive working with families facing complex challenges—and want to support others to do the same?
We’re looking for a passionate and skilled Senior Family Support Worker (Family Intensive Support) to lead high-impact work with some of Lancashire’s most vulnerable families.
We have Two Permanent Posts, one post in Chorley and one post in Lancaster.
This is a powerful opportunity to combine hands-on family work with leadership and practice development.
You will:
- Lead the delivery of Family Intensive Support (FIS) using a strengths-based, whole-family approach
- Modelling outstanding practice
- Provide reflective supervision, guidance, and oversight to Family Support Workers
- Support high-quality assessments, planning, and interventions that drive real outcomes
- Build confidence and consistency across the team through coaching and professional leadership
This is a role where you will influence both individual family journeys and the quality of practice across the service.
We’re seeking someone who is:
- Highly experienced in family support, safeguarding, and early help practice
- Skilled in assessment, whole-family working, and evidence-based interventions
- Confident in leading, coaching, and developing staff
- A strong decision-maker with sound professional judgement
- Passionate about achieving the best outcomes for children and families
You’ll thrive if you:
✔ Lead with empathy, curiosity, and confidence
✔ Can balance hands-on work with team leadership
✔ Challenge and support colleagues to deliver their best work
✔ Bring resilience and determination to complex situations
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.
In return Lancashire County Council offers a range of benefits, which can be found on LCC Vacancies website.
We reserve the right to close down a vacancy early, before the closing date, if we receive sufficient applications.
Why Join Us…
Inclusivity – We welcome applications from all backgrounds and celebrate diversity.
Benefits – Generous local government pension, flexible working, up to 32 days annual leave plus bank holidays, and access to discounts through our benefits platform.
Development – We’ll support you with training, qualifications, and opportunities to grow your career.
How to Apply…
If you’re passionate about supporting families and want to make a real difference, we’d love to hear from you!
Apply now with your CV and a supporting statement explaining why you’re the perfect fit for this role.
Lancashire County Council reserves the right to close this vacancy early, so apply today!
In return Lancashire County Council offers a range of benefits, which can be found on LCC Vacancies website.
We reserve the right to close down a vacancy early, before the closing date, if we receive sufficient applications.
Once we receive your application, shortlisted candidates will be invited to a brief phone call. This will help us learn more about your experience and suitability for the role and will determine whether you are invited to interview.
Interviews will be in person w/c 27/07/2026
For more information please contact:
Chorley – Helen Tanner - Helen.Tanner2@lancashire.gov.uk
Lancaster – Sarah Livingstone - Sarah.Livingstone@lancashire.gov.uk
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.
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.
