Senior Practitioner - Think Family Service
Job Description
Job Title: Senior Practitioner - Think Family Service
Salary: £45,624 - £52,038 per annum (Plus £6,000 per annum Market Supplement*)
Grade: F
Permanent Contract
37 Hours per Week
We have a rare opportunity for an enthusiastic and passionate Senior Practitioner to join our exciting Think Family Service (TFS) in Thurrock. TFS operate from the principle of whole-family working, drawing upon evidence-based practice and systemic principles, following the fundamental principle that neither adults nor children exist in isolation.
The TFS are a secondary case holding team completing:
- A range of parenting and family assessments for children in Public Law Outline arrangements (PLO) or court proceedings.
- Support parents by delivering direct work, parenting, and other programmes to prevent family breakdown.
- Reducing the number of children entering the care system where it is safe to do so.
- Reunifying children into the care of their families where it is safe to do so.
As a Senior Practitioner within the TFS you will provide a high-quality service to children and families that complies with legislation, guidance, and local policies.
You will receive regular supervision and be part of systemic group cases discussions. You will be able to build timely and effective professional relationships with children, families, and other key members of the network.
You can expect to join a dynamic and passionate team, where the targeted interventions and assessments completed have a direct impact on children and families, enabling them to develop their own solutions and make positive changes to their lives. The culture within the TFS has been created by a permanent and stable workforce, who are committed and hard-working.
Essential qualifications: Relevant social work qualification and be registered with Social Work England (SWE)
DBS Check: Enhanced with Children's Barred List is required for this post.
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 & External): 4th January 2026
Interview Date: To Be Confirmed
Additional Information
If you have any questions about the role or interview process, please contact:
Mark Jackson – Team Manager, Think Family Service
To view the Job Profile and Person Specification, please follow the link below:
Download Job Profile (PDF Document)
(*Market Factor Supplement is subject to annual review and approval).
Application Requirements
As part of the Safer Recruitment process, Gap Management is required for all Safeguarding roles. Please complete the Gaps in Employment grid provided (refer to the example document for guidance) and upload it under Miscellaneous Documents as part of your application.
If the Job Profile and Person Specification list any qualifications as essential, please also upload copies of those relevant qualifications.
About us
Why Thurrock?
Working at Thurrock Council gives you the opportunity to join an organisation that is changing at pace, one where you can make a real difference to the lives of the people we serve.
Thurrock Council is moving towards a new community leadership approach which involves linking with local partners and communities as we shape our improvement for the years ahead.
This is an exciting time to join us, to shape the future success of our changing organisation and to have a positive influence on our borough.
Our location
Thurrock is located on the north bank of the river Thames. Our urban centres are a vibrant mix of established towns and new young communities, with a diverse and growing population of around 160,000 residents.
We are an emerging cultural and arts centre, home to the production centre for the Royal Opera House and the National Skills Academy for Creative and Cultural Skills. We have excellent retail and leisure opportunities, including Lakeside Shopping Centre, country parks, forests, and marshes.
Thurrock is just half an hour journey away from the centre of London by train and well connected by road.
Staff benefits
We offer lots of staff benefits, including a generous annual leave entitlement and hybrid working. We champion flexible working and job share applications are welcome.
Further information can be found here Employment benefits | Working for the council | Thurrock Council
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
Thurrock Council is committed to equal opportunities. As a Disability Confident Employer, disabled people will be offered an interview where they meet all essential criteria on the person specification.
We serve a diverse community where people are different yet equal. Diversity underpins everything we do.
For further information about Thurrock Council please visit our website: Thurrock Council
Salary range
- £45,624 - £52,038 per year