Family Support Worker - PASS Team
| Posting date: | 18 December 2025 |
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| Salary: | £33,531 to £38,052 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 01 January 2026 |
| Location: | Thurrock, Essex, RM17 6SL |
| Company: | Thurrock Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 2764_1766054382 |
Summary
Job Title: Family Support Worker - PASS
Salary £33,531 - £38,052 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 Children's 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
- Employee assistance programme 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 : 07549 922171
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