To be confirmed (On-Site)
Permanent
£31,067 To: £32,654 per annum
We are St Helens Borough Council
Located in the heart of the Northwest close to Liverpool, Manchester and Lancashire, St Helens is a modernising Council which is passionate and ambitious for the children and families we support, our communities and our workforce. As part of our transformation journey, we continue to build on our progress and put children firmly at the centre of our care. We can only do this because of our highly valued, skilled, and supported workforce.
Are you passionate about supporting families? Do you believe in the power of early intervention and positive relationships? If so, we’d love to hear from you!
We’re looking for a warm, enthusiastic, and skilled Early Help Programmes Worker to join our friendly team. You’ll play a key role in delivering evidence-based parenting programmes and domestic abuse support programmes, helping families build stronger, safer, and more connected relationships.
This role also supports the Reducing Parental Conflict initiative, funded by the government, which focuses on helping parents/carers communicate better and reduce the impact of conflict on children.
What You’ll Be Doing:
- Delivering group and one-to-one parenting programmes that empower and support families.
- Facilitating domestic abuse awareness and recovery programmes with empathy and care.
- Working closely with Early Help, Children Social Care colleagues and partners to identify families who would benefit from support.
- Promoting healthy relationships and reducing parental conflict through structured interventions.
- Keeping clear records and contributing to positive outcomes for children and families.
What We’re Looking For:
- Experience working with children, families, or vulnerable adults.
- Confidence in delivering group-based programmes.
- A good understanding of the challenges families face, especially around parenting and domestic abuse.
- A team player with a big heart and a calm, can-do attitude.
- Someone who’s organised, reflective, and always learning.
Please note we reserve the right to close the advert early should we receive a sufficient number of applications and encourage you to apply early, to avoid disappointment.
This post is subject Enhanced DBS Disclosure.
St Helens Council is a Disability Confident Leader. This means that the Council guarantees an interview to disabled applicants who demonstrate that they meet the essential criteria for the job, as detailed on the Person Specification, and will, for qualifying disabled candidates, make reasonable adjustments within the interview/selection process.
Equality & Diversity
St Helens Borough Council respects and values the individuality that every employee brings. We encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds, who share our values, our commitment to inclusion, and who will help us on our journey to transform our organisation.
St Helens Borough Council is a Disability Confident Leader. Disability Confident Leader lead the way in helping to take action that changes attitudes, behaviours, and cultures for the better.