Health & Care Improvement Officer

Job Description

Job Title: Health & Care Improvement Officer

Salary: £45,624 - £52,038 per annum

Grade: F

Contract: Fixed Term Contract (2 years)

Full-Time: 37 Hours per Week

The role is responsible for the development and implementation of the Adult Social Care transformation programme - as part of Better Care Together Thurrock and the Integrated Care Strategy.

The role sits within Adult Social Care - but working in partnership with Housing and local NHS and community partners.

We are incredibly fortunate to have a vibrant and committed community and voluntary sector within the borough, and we are rightly proud of our deep and long-term relationship with them.

Our communities have been front and centre of our transformation journey to date, and the role will support the development and implementation of our partnership with the strong, diverse and vibrant communities that we serve.

Experience and skills include:

• A good understanding of health and social care.
• A good understanding of communities and voluntary sector agencies.
• Experience of delivering change initiatives.
• The ability of working in partnership with others.
• A Standard Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check is required.

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): 25th September 2025

Closing Date (Internal only): 5th October 2025

Interview Date: To Be Confirmed

For further information, please contact Gavin Beard via email – gbeard@thurrock.gov.uk

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

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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