Assistant Family Worker

ASSISTANT FAMILY WORKER - FAMILY SOLUTIONS TEAM

ANNUAL SALARY £16,830 - £21,519

FULL TIME, FIXED TERM CONTRACT - 18 MONTHS

BASED IN WEST ESSEX

This is an exciting opportunity to be involved in the expansion of Essex Family Solutions which delivers targeted early intervention for children and families at risk of not achieving their full potential. The Family Solutions Teams develop and deliver a range of services which enable families to find sustainable solutions to improve their lives.

We are building committed teams of skilled staff who are passionate about improving the lives of families through direct work within the community. Each member of our teams are first and foremost family orientated. They are open and honest individuals, able to quickly empathise and understand the challenges faced by families with complex needs and quickly provide support and offer potential solutions for families to act upon.

ESSEX COUNTY COUNCIL IS COMMITTED TO SAFEGUARDING AND PROMOTING THE WELFARE OF CHILDREN AND VULNERABLE ADULTS, AND EXPECTS ALL EMPLOYEES AND VOLUNTEERS TO SHARE THIS COMMITMENT.

Our aim is to be an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications, regardless of race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origins, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partner status, pregnancy or maternity, age or religion or belief. All applications will be considered solely on merit.

Additional Benefits

Essex County Council are proud to offer an excellent benefits package to all of our employees.

This includes:

- A Local Government pension scheme.
- Interest free bus & rail season ticket loans, from £100 - £5,000 as well as pool bikes & a car sharing scheme.
- Access to the key worker housing scheme.
- Childcare voucher scheme.
- Excellent opportunities for personal & professional development through our specialist L&D teams.
- Extensive induction programmes.
- At least 22 days annual leave + 8 bank holiday days (rising to 29 days Dependent on grade & length of service).
- A sports & social club at County Hall, Chelmsford.
- Continued service benefits.
- Staff discounts in gyms/travel agents/car sales/restaurants & days out.

Working for Essex welcome applications from all suitably qualified people regardless of gender, race, disability, age or sexual orientation.

Working for Essex is a trading name of Capita Resourcing Ltd. Services offered are those of an Employment Agency and Employment Business. Applicants will be required to register with us.