Casual Care Worker
Job Description
Job Title: Care Worker
Location: Thurrock
Salary: £14.22 per hour
Grade: B
Hours: Casual Contract 0 hours on an As & When Required Basis
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 are currently looking for Casual Care Workers who can work in our Community Homecare Team and within our Residential settings on 0hr contracts. This role is an interesting opportunity to provide care and support to Service Users in their own homes whilst maintaining and promoting independence.
The services provide care 365 days a year, 24hrs a day so a variety of shifts are available.
Full Driving Licence and access to your own vehicle is therefore required in order to support Community Teams – mileage paid at 55p 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 starting at 25 days rising to 30 days after completing 5 years’ continuous LG service (pro rata if part-time). No restrictions on annual leave for Casual Workers
- Membership of the generous Local Government Pension Scheme
- Staff discounts and local offers including eligibility for Blue Light Card Membership and Costco Warehouse
- Business Mileage paid at a rate of 55p per mile
- Ongoing training and professional development including the completion of a fully funded Care Certificate Programme within the first 12 months.
- Flexible and hybrid working opportunities (where applicable to the role)
- A free Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing support
- A supportive and inclusive working environment
The Caring for Thurrock Service supports the Hepatitis B Vaccination Programme. All care staff delivering front-line care services are encouraged to take up the offer of the fully funded Hepatitis B Vaccination Programme as recommended for this role.
DBS Check: A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check at Enhanced Level plus Adults Barred List is required for this post.
Important Dates
Closing Date (Internal & External): 22nd November 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.
The Council is not offering Sponsorship for this role at this time.
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
- £14.22 per hour