Targeted Family Help Worker - WMF3176i

Targeted Family Help Worker - WMF3176i

Job description

Location: South Lakeland House, covering Barrow and Kendal areas
Contract Type: Permanent

About this opportunity

Are you passionate about making a difference for children, young people, and families? Westmorland and Furness Council is looking for a Targeted Family Help Worker to join our dedicated Family Help service within Children’s Services.

This exciting and varied role of Targeted Family Help Worker is ideal for anyone with experience of Early Help, building family resilience and making a positive impact on the lives of children, young people and their families.

This role sits in the Targeted Family Help team within our Family Help Service and works closely alongside Children’s Services.

Who we are looking for…

As a Targeted Family Help Worker, you will provide high-quality support and early interventions to vulnerable children, young people, and families. Your work will help prevent escalation of need and reduce demand on statutory services. You’ll work closely with families and professionals to create outcome-focused plans, empower families to access services, and ensure children’s voices are heard.

We are looking for someone who is passionate about supporting children, young people and their families to make positive change.

You will need to have a knowledge and background of working with children and families and be able to work independently and as a part of a team.

You will need to be able to travel around the Westmorland and Furness footprint.

What can we offer you!

Working at Westmorland and Furness Council you will receive a variety of benefits, including a competitive pension scheme, enhanced annual leave allowance and other various perks and discounts schemes. For more information about life at Westmorland and Furness Council and what we can offer you, please visit our Careers site.Our benefits | Careers (westmorlandandfurness.gov.uk)

Would you like to find out more?

For further information about this role, such as responsibilities and essential criteria please view the below attachments:

• Post Specification
• Role Profile

Please note: If the Post Specification for this vacancy states that a UK driving licence is required, non-UK driving licences with entitlement to drive vehicles in the UK will also be accepted.

Application and Interview information

Closing date: Sunday 18th October 2026

Interview dates: Thursday 5th and Friday 6th November 2026

We are currently operating both in-person and virtual interviews. Interview details such as venue/timings will be shared with successful candidates, following the shortlisting process. If you have any concerns or adjustments are needed, we are happy to discuss this with you.

If you experience any technical difficulties applying for this role, please contact the HR Systems Team at HR.Systems@cumbria.gov.uk.

For guidance on the recruitment process, FAQs, and useful tips for completing your application, please visit: Our Approach to Recruitment | Careers

Safer Recruitment & DBS

At Westmorland and Furness Council we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the safety and welfare of children, young people and adults at risk and we expect all workers, employees and volunteers to share our commitment.

This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974 and requires an enhanced DBS check with a Children’s Barred List check.

Please note this role involves working in regulated activity with children. It is an offence for people who are barred from working in regulated activity to apply for roles that require them to work unsupervised with children.

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

Westmorland and Furness Council is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from everyone and work to promote an inclusive, supportive culture that values and celebrates our differences.

As a Disability Confident Leader, disabled applicants, who meet the essential criteria of this job, are guaranteed an interview.

We also offer guaranteed interviews to Armed Forces personnel and veterans and those in care or care experienced and under 24 years old (someone who has been looked after by a local authority at any point, for any length of time, e.g. foster care, residential care, or under the guardianship of a local authority) that meet the essential criteria for the role.