Care Worker
Job Description
Job Title: Care Worker
Directorate: Adults & Health
Location: Thurrock - Friendship Club, Cromwell Road
Salary: £26,556 - £28,764 (pro rata to hours worked as part-time)
Grade: B
Hours: 35hrs per week
About the Department
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 residents. We are currently looking for a Care Worker who can work within our team based in Cromwell Road, Grays.
Our service runs from Monday to Friday 9am – 5pm (we provide escorting duties to support the minibus drivers to collect and drop off members, this is worked on a rota basis which will entail a slightly earlier start time).
The Friendship Club provides opportunities for members to socialise, develop friendships, and participate in a variety of activities and community outings that promote inclusion and wellbeing. We also provide support with toileting needs and personal care, ensuring that all assistance is delivered with dignity, respect, and sensitivity to individual preferences.
Our staff work closely with members to identify personal goals and develop achievable plans to support their progress, independence, confidence, and overall quality of life. Progress is reviewed regularly to ensure support remains person-centred and responsive to changing needs.
About the Role
As part of the Care Worker role, staff will be required to undertake escort duties. This involves accompanying the driver on the transport bus while members are collected from their homes and transported to and from the Friendship Club.
The escort is responsible for supporting and supervising members during the journey, ensuring their safety, comfort, and wellbeing while on the bus.
They will also provide assistance to club members as required and help maintain a positive and respectful environment throughout the journey.
What We’re Looking For
The successful candidate will need to always have a professional attitude and have knowledge around the understanding of Dementia, Behaviours that may be challenging, Safeguarding, Equality & Diversity, Adaptable communication, effective listening & working as part of a team as well as working independently.
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
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
Important Dates
Closing Date (Redeployment Only): 13th August 2026
Closing Date (Internal & External): 23rd August 2026
Interview Date: To Be Confirmed
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)
Safer Recruitment Application Requirements
As part of the Safer Recruitment process, Gap Management from when leaving full-time education 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. Please provide a full history with explanations of any gaps and ensure you also upload a copy of your full CV.
If the Job Profile and Person Specification list any qualifications as essential, please also upload copies of those relevant qualifications.
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
- £26,556 - £28,764 per year