Care Co-ordinator - Community Team
Job Description
Directorate: Adults & Health
Job Title: Care Coordinator - Community Team
Location: Thurrock
Grade: D
Salary: £33,531 - £38,052 per annum
Fixed-Term Contract 12 months
Hours: 37 hours per week on a shift pattern consisting of earlies, lates and day shifts
An opportunity has arisen for Care Coordinator to work in the Caring for Thurrock Community Team. The role is to work alongside team members who are responsible for managing the staff and service users within the service. Caring for Thurrock is the internal care department of Thurrock Council Adult Social Care and is responsible for provision of Care for Thurrock residents. The team is a Multi Disciplinary Team working alongside colleagues within the Health Service in providing long term and reablement care to service users within Thurrock.
We provide care and support for clients in their own homes via single and double handed calls. The service provides care 16 hours a day throughout Thurrock – 07.00-23.00, 7 days per week.
Full Driving Licence and access to your own vehicle required for working in the Community – mileage paid at 45p per mile.
This role is mainly responsible for but not restricted to:-
- Assessing and reviewing service users who have been assessed to receive a care package
- Managing staff cover
- Spot checking and supervising staff
- Supporting with the day to day tasks of the Residential setting
You must be able to work remotely and from sites within Thurrock as necessary to support the service. You will need to be able to collate information within Office 365 systems, spreadsheets etc and attend regular meetings with internal and external customers. Existing experience of using a rostering system is a preference. You will also need to be able to provide hands on care to service users when necessary.
The type of person who will be suitable for this role will need to be organised and committed to meeting the tight deadlines that will be in place.
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
The Council supports the Covid-19 vaccination programme and encourages staff delivering front-line care services to take up the offer of double vaccination.
DBS Check: A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check at Enhanced Level Plus Adults Barred List is required for this post.
For an informal discussion about these posts, please contact Kayleigh Arthurton via email: karthurton@thurrock.gov.uk
Application Deadlines:
Redeployment Only: 4th December 2025
Internal & External Applications: 14th December 2025
Interviews will be held: TBC
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Application Requirements
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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
Salary range
- £33,531 - £38,052 per year