Family Support Worker PASS Team

Job Title: Family Support Worker - PASS

Salary 33531 - 38052 per annum

Grade: D

Contract Type: Permanent

Working Hours:37 hours per week

About the Department

The Prevention and Support Service (PASS) provides integrated support to children young people and their families where additional needs have been identified. The key objective of the service is to offer practical advice support and direct case work to families to prevent issues escalating and requiring statutory intervention.

About the Role

The role of the Family Support Worker within PASS is to work alongside other professionals to offer advice guidance and support to professionals working with children and their families. They will also undertake an assessment and robust planning via Team Around the Family meetings. The role is pivotal in offering consultation signposting and allocation of the most appropriate services which will include multi-agency service provision. We are looking for a Family Support Worker who is experienced and confident enough to work autonomously where required to ensure children and families are appropriately supported.

If you are passionate about the outcomes for children are committed to direct work and want to make a difference in the life of a child we want to hear from you!

DBS Check: Required at Enhanced level with Childrens Barred List.

Benefits of Working with Us

At Thurrock Council we value our employees and offer a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Flexible and hybrid working opportunities (where applicable)
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Employeeassistanceprogramme and wellbeing support
• Staff discounts and local offers
• A supportive and inclusive working environment

Important Dates:

Closing Date (Redeployment Only): 18th December 2025

Closing Date (Internal and External): 4th January 2026

Interview Date: TBC

If you have any questions about the role or interview process please contact:

Perpetua Zengeya Team Manager

Telephone Number :

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