Family Support Worker Family Help

About the Department

The Family First Partnership Programmes Family Help teams 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.

About the Role

The role of the Family Support Worker within Family Help 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!

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): 7th May 2026

Closing Date (Internal and External): 25th May 2026

Interview Date: TBC

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

James Bennett - Head of Service

Telephone Number :

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Application Requirements

As part of the Safer Recruitment process Gap Management from when leaving full-time education isrequiredfor all Safeguarding roles.Please complete the Gaps in Employment grid provided (refer to the example document for guidance) and upload it underMiscellaneous Documentsas part of your provide a full history with explanations of any gaps and ensure you also upload a copy of your full CV.

If the Job Profile and Person Specification list any qualifications as essential please also upload copies of those relevant qualifications.

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