Community Resilience Worker | Children and Family Wellbeing Service | Chorley

| Salary £28,142 - £32,061, Per annum | fixed term until 31/03/2029, Full Time | Pro Rata

Are you passionate about supporting families through challenging times? Do you have the empathy, creativity, and drive to help people build confidence, resilience and brighter futures?

We’re looking for Community Resilience Workers (Outreach) to join the Children and Family Wellbeing Service and support families in our Family Hubs and in the community, a role where every day brings the chance to make a meaningful, lasting impact.

Further details

This is more than a job, it’s an opportunity to become a trusted support for families navigating financial pressure, housing challenges, emotional stress and life transitions.

Working flexibly across Lancashire's Family Hubs, community venues, and through outreach, you’ll connect with families who may not otherwise access support, helping them stabilise, grow and thrive. 

You’ll:

• Build trusted, respectful relationships with families
• Provide practical, hands-on support when it’s needed most
• Deliver engaging group sessions and drop-ins
• Work alongside partners to create a joined-up, accessible support network

Your work will directly help families overcome barriers, build resilience and improve outcomes for children and young people.

We’re seeking people who are:

• Compassionate, approachable and non-judgemental
• Skilled at building relationships and engaging communities
• Confident delivering group sessions and working one-to-one
• Adaptable, proactive, and solutions-focused

You’ll also have:

• Experience working with children, young people, and families
• Strong communication and partnership-working skills
• A good understanding of the challenges facing families today
• A commitment to equality, safeguarding and professional practice

For further information about the post please contact your district Team Manager: [email protected]

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. 

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.

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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