Lancashire County Council
Senior Family Support Worker – Family Intensive Support | Lancaster and Chorley
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Senior Family Support Worker – Family Intensive Support | Lancaster and Chorley
Senior Family Support Worker (Family Intensive Support) – Chorley & Lancaster
Salary: £36,363 – £40,777 per annum | Permanent | Full-time (37 hours per week)
About the Role
Are you an experienced practitioner eager to make a meaningful impact on vulnerable families? We are seeking two passionate, skilled Senior Family Support Workers (Family Intensive Support) to lead high-impact work in Chorley and Lancaster.
This is a unique opportunity where your leadership combined with hands-on practice transforms lives while shaping service excellence.
Key Responsibilities
You will be responsible for:
- Leading the delivery of Family Intensive Support (FIS) using a whole-family, strengths-based approach
- Ensuring outstanding practice through modelling and supervision
- Providing reflective supervision, guidance, and mentorship to Family Support Workers
- Supporting high-quality assessments, planning, and interventions for measurable, positive outcomes
- Enhancing team confidence and consistency by coaching and leading professional development
Your influence will shape both individual family trajectories and service-wide excellence.
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Person Specification
Essential Criteria
✔ Highly experienced in family support, safeguarding, and early intervention ✔ Proficient in whole-family assessments, evidence-based interventions, and strengths-based working ✔ Capable of leading, coaching, and developing staff at all levels ✔ Strong professional judgement and decision-making skills ✔ Commitment to achieving the best outcomes for children and families
What Thrives You?
✔ You lead with empathy, curiosity, and confidence ✔ You balance hands-on practice with leadership seamlessly ✔ You challenge and support colleagues to deliver exceptional work ✔ You bring resilience, determination, and determination to complex situations
Key Requirements
- You are experienced in senior family-focused roles
- Strong understanding of relevant legal frameworks (e.g., Child Act, Safeguarding policy)
- Proven ability to work autonomously and collaboratively
Additional Notes
- International sponsorship is not available for this role.
- You will be required to apply for a DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) clearance in line with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975.
- You must have reliable transportation for duty (or, if disabled, accommodations will be considered).
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Why Join Lancashire County Council?
✅ Inclusivity: We celebrate diversity and actively encourage applications from all backgrounds. ✅ Benefits:
- Competitive salary & generous pension scheme (Local Government Pension Scheme)
- Up to 32 days annual leave + bank holidays
- Flexible working practices & discounts through our employee benefits platform ✅ Development: Career growth and opportunities through ongoing training and qualifications.
How to Apply
Submit your CV and a supporting statement (evidence of how you meet the role’s criteria) via the application portal.
Vacancy may close early if sufficient applications are received.
Deadline for Shortlisting:
- Interviews will be held in-person w/c 27/07/2026.
For further assistance on applications:
- Chorley: Helen Tanner
- Lancaster: Sarah Livingstone
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