Lancashire County Council
Best Start in Life Development Worker | Burnley| Fixed Term till 31/3/2029
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Salary £28,142 - £32,061 Per annum | Fixed Term 31/3/2029 | Full Time - 37 hours per week
International Sponsorship – this role is not open to international sponsorship
Do you believe every child deserves the very best start in life?
Are you passionate about working with families, shaping futures, and creating real impact in your community?
We’re looking for a dynamic, motivated Best Start in Life Development Worker to help transform outcomes for children and families across Lancashire.
We have a full-time post in Burnley
This is more than a job – it’s your chance to influence early childhood development, empower parents, and be part of a service that is changing lives every day.
The successful candidate will:
- Lead and deliver impactful programmes such as PEEPs Learning Together, Triple P and EasyPeasy
- Work directly with families to assess needs and connect them to the right support
- Drive engagement across communities – especially reaching those most in need
- Collaborate with partners across Family Hubs to build a joined-up support offer
- Support and supervise a team of Parenting Education and Outreach Workers
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You’ll also bring services to life in the community – delivering sessions in family hubs, outreach settings, and through creative engagement approaches to ensure no family is left behind.
We’re seeking someone who is:
- Experienced in working with children, families, and communities
- Confident delivering group work and navigating complex conversations
- A people person
- Passionate about early years, parenting, and improving outcomes for families of Lancashire
- Skilled in leading and supporting others to deliver high-quality services
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You’ll thrive if you are:
- ✔ Energetic and proactive
- ✔ Collaborative and community-focused
- ✔ Committed to inclusion and equality
- ✔ Motivated to innovate and improve services
Successful candidates will be invited to a Phone Call to see if they are suitable to be invited for an interview.
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.
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