Care Worker

Job Description

Directorate: Adults & Health

Job Title: Care Worker

Location: Thurrock

Salary: £26,556 - £28,764 per annum (pro rata to hours worked where part-time)

Band: B

Hours: Various hours across our teams

Are you the kind of person that believes all people should live long, happy and healthy lives? Making their own decisions, staying connected with friends and family and maintaining a community life.

If you are why don’t you come and work for Thurrock Council – we are a progressive organisation that is wholly committed to providing quality first care to all our local residents.

We provide care and support for clients in their own homes or in our Care Home in Corringham via single or double handed calls. The services provide care 365 days a year.

We are currently looking for Care Workers who can work within our Community Homecare team on a permanent or casual contract and for Care Workers who can support Extra Care Housing Complex in Grays or at Collins House, our Care Home in Corringham on a casual contract.

All our services run on 7 hour shifts starting between 6 and 7 in the morning and 2 and 3 in the afternoon. All rotas cover both early and late shifts and weekends (2 out of 4).

Full Driving Licence and access to your own vehicle required for working in the Community – mileage paid at 45p per mile.

The successful candidate will need to have a professional attitude at all times and have knowledge around the understanding of Dementia, Challenging behaviours and Manual Handling – training also provided.

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 for Adults is required at Enhanced plus barred list level

Important Dates

Closing Date (Redeployment Only): 2nd October 2025

Closing Date (Internal & External): 26th October 2025

Interview Date: 4th November 2025

Additional Information

For an informal discussion about the post or the interviews process, please contact Kayleigh Arthurton via email: karthurton@thurrock.gov.uk

To view the Job Profile and Person Specification please follow the link below:

Download Job Profile (PDF Document)

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.

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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