Social Worker - Children & Families Assessment Team 3

Job Description

Salary: £37,815 - £43,083 per annum (plus Market Factor Supplement of £5,400 per annum*) Grade E Permanent Contract 37 Hours per Week
The role is within one of Thurrock Children's Services Child and Family Assessment Teams. The service is supportive and has a stable management team. Rated ‘Outstanding’ across all areas by Ofsted in 2024, Thurrock Council Children's Services are now looking forward to not only maintaining an Outstanding rating, but striving to make further improvements in our service delivery.
The Assessment service is responsible for undertaking assessments of need for children, young people and families that are deemed to potentially required statutory intervention. The team is often the first interaction for children and families with a social worker and therefore excellent communication skills are important to the role.
You will be responsible for undertaking Child and Family Assessments that must be completed within the designated timeframe and you should have experience of working to deadlines and ensuring that you are able to build effective relationships with families and professionals to ensure this time is utilised appropriately.
You will have a good understanding of thresholds, risk factors and ability to identify strengths within families and communities. You will have a good ability to communicate clearly both verbally and in written form and ensure that you record information in a timely and accessible way.
You will be a Qualified Social Worker and have at least 12 months experience and have successfully completed your Assessed and Supported Year in Employment (ASYE). You will be able to demonstrate an commitment to your Continual Professional Development and keen to learn and develop your practice.
A car user is essential due to the need to travel across the borough.

A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check at Enhanced Level with Children’s Barred List is required for this post.

*Market Factor Supplement is subject to annual review

Advert Closing Date

• Redeployment Only: 12th June 2025
• Internal & External: 29th June 2025

Interview Date: To Be Confirmed
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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