Social Worker/Project Officer - Family Solutions Service

SOCIAL WORKER/PROJECT OFFICER - FAMILY SOLUTIONS TEAM

ANNUAL SALARY £22,221 - £28,638

FULL TIME, FIXED TERM CONTRACT/SECONDMENT - 18 MONTHS

1 POSITION AVAILABLE IN WEST ESSEX AND 1 POSITION IN NORTH ESSEX - PLEASE STATE ON YOUR APPLICATION YOUR LOCATION PREFERENCE

CANDIDATES MUST HOLD A RECOGNISED SOCIAL WORK QUALIFICATION TO APPLY

This is an exciting opportunity to be involved in f theEssex Family Solutions Service, which will deliver targeted early intervention for children and families at risk of not achieving their full potential. With a strong emphasis on multi-agency working and innovation, the new teams will develop and deliver a range of services which enable families to find sustainable solutions to improve their lives. Support will focus on increasing levels of parental employment, and reducing rates of school absences and incidences of anti-social behaviour and youth crime.

We are looking for a committed team of leaders and support staff who are passionate about improving the lives of families through direct work within the community. Teams are based within the heart of communities. The work is part of the government's Troubled Families agenda, but is being developed in Essex as part of a wider integrated family support programme.

IF APPLYING ON A SECONDMENT BASIS PLEASE STATE THIS ON YOUR APPLICATION FORM AND CONFIRM THAT YOU HAVE THE SUPPORT OF YOUR CURRENT LINE MANAGER IN DOING THIS.

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

You will also be offered an excellent salary and benefits including:

SUPPORT

- A Local Government final salary pension scheme
- Interest-free bus and rail season ticket loans from £100 - £5,000, as well as pool bikes and a car sharing scheme
- Special leave, dependents leave and time off for public duties, depending on circumstances
- Access to a staff counselling service
- Access to key worker housing
- Childcare Voucher Scheme
- Death in service allowance to the value of 3 x your salary

DEVELOPMENT

- Extensive Induction programmes
- Excellent training and development opportunities
- Work options that include Job Share and Career Break schemes
- Assistance with professional qualifications

SOCIAL

- At least 22 days' annual leave, rising to 29 days, depending on grade and length of service
- A sports and social club at County Hall, Chelmsford
- Staff discounts in gyms, travel agents, car sales/services, restaurants, shops and 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.