Independence Support Worker (Care Worker)

Job Description

Directorate: Adults & Health

Job Title: Independence Support Worker (Care Worker)

Location: Thurrock

Band: B

Salary: £25,731 - £27,870 per annum pro rata to hours worked

Part-time: 14 Hours Per Week

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.

The Friendship club provides social interaction for the members that attend, this includes activities and outings. Our staff work with members to set and work towards individual goals in an achievable timeframe.

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. However, 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 of 8:45am.

A full Driving Licence and access to your own vehicle is not required for this role but you must be able to ensure you can arrive on time when there are shortages with public transport.

Benefits of working at Thurrock Council:-

• Employee Assistance Programme and First Care Health Support for Employee and close family
• Access to Local Government Pension Scheme
• Health & Well Being Initiatives
• Discounts in Local Shops and Stores
• Uniform provided
• Mandatory Training at no cost
• Enhanced DBS required at no cost
• Care Certificate training provided
• Paid Annual Leave

The Council supports the Covid-19 vaccination programme and encourages staff delivering front-line care services to take up the offer of double vaccination.

The successful candidate will need to 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 and working independently.

A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check for adults is required at enhanced plus barred list level

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

Closing Dates

Redeployment Only: 19th June 2025

Internal & External Applications: 6th July 2025

Interviews: Date To Be Confirmed

For further information about Thurrock Council please visit our website: Thurrock Council

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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