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Job Description Salary: £28,344 - £31,719 per annum Grade C Permanent&nbsp; Full time: 7 Hours per week (To include some Saturdays) This position is vital in supporting the core functions of The Think Family Service by delivering supervised family time sessions, where children are ‘Looked After’ (CLA) by the Local Authority and family time between the child and family member/s is Court directed.&nbsp;&nbsp; The role involves liaising with statutory allocated social work teams across all of Children Services departments and key stakeholders.&nbsp; The contact supervisor will also be expected to support a range of parenting and family interventions and parenting assessments for children in Public Law Outline arrangements (PLO) or Court proceedings. The Think Family approach means securing better outcomes for adults, children, and families by coordinating the support and delivery of services from all organisations. The aim is to enable families to make sustainable changes, create safe and meaningful opportunities for families to come together, and to reduce risks to children with the view of supporting plans for reunification. You can expect to join a dynamic and committed team, with a vast wealth of knowledge. Where there is a strong sense of synergy, created by a permanent and stable workforce. Advert Closing Dates:Redeployment Only; 19th June 2025Internal &amp; External:&nbsp;29th June 2025Interview Date:&nbsp;TBC A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check at an enhanced level is required for this role.If you would like a further discussion regarding the role, please contact Mark Jackson (Think Family Service, Team Manager) or Fay Thomas (Think Family Service, Deputy Team Manager) via 01375 652700/652013.Our vision – An ambitious and collaborative community which is proud of its heritage and excited by its diverse opportunities and future.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 champion flexible working and job share applications are welcome.We serve a diverse community where people are different yet equal. Diversity underpins everything we do. To view the Job Profile and Person Specification please follow the link below: <a href="https://thurrockc.sharepoint.com/:b:/s/ThurrockCouncilPublicDocuments/ERPnDwhMe8lJsY8N7BbWqGkBxaxaCuW0etXeK6cGGLurOA?e=GkDnn2" target="_blank">Download Job Profile (PDF Document)</a> &nbsp;“If you encounter an error message when opening the Job Profile link please refresh the error page” &nbsp;About usWhy 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.&nbsp;Our locationThurrock 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&nbsp;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 benefitsWe 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 <a href="https://www.thurrock.gov.uk/working-for-council/employment-benefits" target="_blank">Employment benefits | Working for the council | Thurrock Council</a>&nbsp; Equality, Diversity &amp; InclusionThurrock 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: <a href="https://www.thurrock.gov.uk/" target="_blank">Thurrock Council</a>





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Contact Supervisor

Job Description Salary: £72,975 - £84,333 per annum Grade: I Permanent Contract 37 Hours per Week Are you passionate about using excellent communications to have impact and improve the lives of local communities? Do you have the energy and passion to make a real difference to a borough going through significant change?&nbsp;If so, this career-defining role could be for you. As Head of Communications at Thurrock Council, you will not only play a key role in helping a council in intervention continue on its improvement journey, but you will also help the council and community build a brand new council in the area, as part of local government reorganisation.Like all councils, Thurrock has plenty to keep its Head of Communications busy. You will take a lead role in designing and delivering evidence-based campaigns that help the council achieve its objectives and improve lives, from increasing its recycling rate to tackling poor health, generating income to supporting residents with the cost of living. You will also play a significant role in helping the council rebuild trust with local people after the challenges of the past; modernising the way we work; and ensuring staff feel involved and informed in council decisions through significant change.If you are a stellar communicator, a team player, and have bundles of energy to channel into making a real difference, we want to hear from you. Join us, and be part of a fresh start for Thurrock.If you would like an informal chat about the role before applying please contact Louise Neilan, AD Communications and Engagement at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:louise.neilan@thurrock.gov.uk" target="_blank">louise.neilan@thurrock.gov.uk</a>&nbsp;to arrange a call. Advert Closing Date <ul> <li>Redeployment Only:&nbsp;16th June 2025</li> <li>Internal &amp; External:&nbsp;29th June 2025</li> </ul> Interview Date:&nbsp;8th July 2025 &nbsp; To view the Job Profile and Person Specification please follow the link below: <a href="https://thurrockc.sharepoint.com/:b:/s/ThurrockCouncilPublicDocuments/EYaUpBhCDzREkgCBQfft6_IBw8u7SYyqNUJsnbBtOC4Kxg?e=3a60sd" target="_blank">Head of Communications JD</a> “If you encounter an error message when opening the Job Profile link please refresh the error page”About usWhy 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.&nbsp;Our locationThurrock 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&nbsp;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 benefitsWe 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 <a href="https://www.thurrock.gov.uk/working-for-council/employment-benefits" target="_blank">Employment benefits | Working for the council | Thurrock Council</a>&nbsp; Equality, Diversity &amp; InclusionThurrock 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: <a href="https://www.thurrock.gov.uk/" target="_blank">Thurrock Council</a>





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Head of Communications

Job Description Salary: £28,344 - £31,719 per annum&nbsp; Grade: C Permanent Contract 37 Hours per Week&nbsp; We are seeking an exceptional, engaging and committed individual to join us as Revenues Assistant. We are seeking to recruit an experienced, forward thinking, highly motivated revenue practitioner with an extensive revenue knowledge and technical abilities.&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp; Situated on the River Thames, Thurrock is an ambitious unitary with vision and opportunities for its residents and businesses.Thurrock Council Revenue and Benefits Service has an exciting opportunity for a Revenue Assistant to join the Council Tax Team and is a key role in delivery of services to the residents of Thurrock.The Revenue Team is responsible for administration of Council Tax and Non-Domestic Business Rate. We are seeking to recruit an experienced, forward thinking, highly motivated revenue practitioner with an extensive revenue knowledge and technical abilities.&nbsp;The ideal candidate will have:<ul> <li>In depth knowledge of Council Tax and Business Rates Legislation and how it is applied.&nbsp;</li> <li>In depth knowledge of all discounts, exemptions, and discretionary powers that local authorities have</li> <li>Excellent written &amp; verbal skills.</li> <li>Ability to lead, motivate and develop others enabling all to achieve their potential and provide a quality service.</li> <li>A strong commitment to improving service delivery to meet the needs of the client and service users.</li></ul>In return for your time and commitment, we offer:<ul> <li>Generous annual leave entitlement – 25 days rising to 30 after 5 years’ service.</li> <li>Flexible working to support a good work life balance.</li> <li>An excellent Employee Assistance Programme</li> <li>Excellent training opportunities.</li></ul>A DBS Check at Basic Level is required for this post.&nbsp;If you have any queries or would like to discuss the role in more detail please contact Gemma Leeming, by emailing <a href="mailto:gleeming@thurrock.gov.uk" target="_blank">gleeming@thurrock.gov.uk</a>. Advert Closing Date: <ul> <li>Redeployment Only:&nbsp;8th June 2025</li> <li>Internal &amp; External:&nbsp;29th June 2025</li> </ul> Interview Date:&nbsp;To Be Confirmed &nbsp; To view the Job Profile and Person Specification please follow the link below: <a href="https://thurrockc.sharepoint.com/:b:/s/ThurrockCouncilPublicDocuments/EUzTKIS0z4hIivlInndgO8QBcT6hszOtoGcLnaGsPOWz4Q?e=n6Bikc" target="_blank">Download Job Profile (PDF Document)</a>About usWhy 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.&nbsp;Our locationThurrock 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&nbsp;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 benefitsWe 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 <a href="https://www.thurrock.gov.uk/working-for-council/employment-benefits" target="_blank">Employment benefits | Working for the council | Thurrock Council</a>&nbsp; Equality, Diversity &amp; InclusionThurrock 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: <a href="https://www.thurrock.gov.uk/" target="_blank">Thurrock Council</a>





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Revenue Assistant

Job DescriptionSalary up to £48,483 per annum&nbsp;Basic salary £37,815 - £43,083 per annum + Market Supplement of £5,400*Grade EPermanent&nbsp;37 Hours per weekThurrock is located between East London and Essex, easily accessible by road, rail and even the Thames. We are a diverse community of families that’s growing, and Thurrock Council offers services to meet their needs. Our Children’s Social Care Service is an established team that is supporting that community.&nbsp;In Thurrock, we have the ambition and drive to make a positive difference to the lives of those most in need. We pride ourselves on having a diverse workforce which reflects our community. Our social work teams are enthusiastic, resilient, keen to learn, have high aspirations, and embrace innovative practice.&nbsp;Thurrock Children's Services is rated Good by Ofsted, offers a great working environment with a stable management team and caseloads are managed so time is focused on families. We are developing our services and roles available for Social Workers who are ready to be part of the team.&nbsp;Our Social Workers are dedicated team members and are focused on direct work with children and families. Working across a range of closely knit teams our social workers achieve for children. We are a small authority and offer a close supportive team culture.&nbsp;To be appointed you will need to demonstrate one year post qualifying experience in children’s social care, detail your direct work skills and commitment to achieving the best for children,We welcome applications from experienced Social Workers looking to work in a new area or gain the wide-ranging experience possible in our services.We have opportunities across the service and an excellent reward and support package.You must be Social Work qualified, be registered with Social Work England and be able to work in the UK. Please note at this time we are unable to support applicants that will need sponsorship.Our Social Work teams are:<ul> <li>Prevention and support services&nbsp;</li> <li>Children and Family Assessments Team</li> <li>Family Support Team</li> <li>Children With Disabilities&nbsp;</li> <li>Adolescent Service&nbsp;</li> <li>Children Looked After&nbsp;</li> <li>Fostering &amp; Adoption &nbsp;</li></ul>Please note we may not have vacancies in all of these teams when you apply – please state if you have a preferred team within your application.What We Offer:<ul> <li>Excellent remuneration package inclusive of basic salary and market supplement*</li> <li>Generous annual leave entitlement – 25 days rising to 30 after 5 years’ service.</li> <li>Career average pension scheme</li> <li>Relocation packages</li> <li>Salary sacrifice schemes such as childcare vouchers and cycle to work schemes.</li> <li>Flexible working to enable work life balance.</li> <li>maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave above the statutory minimum.</li> <li>Reflective supervision and management support</li> <li>24-hour health advice and support</li> <li>Excellent training opportunities and an established CPD programme</li> <li>Funded DBS</li> <li>Mileage 45p per mile</li></ul>A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check at an enhanced level is required for this role.*Market Supplements are subject to an annual review processAdvert Closing Date: 29th June 2024Interview Date: To be confirmed.Unless a valid reason for an alternative arrangement is provided, all interviews will be conducted in person.For a detailed discussion about your area of interest please contact our service managers:Ryan Bainbridge <a href="mailto:RBainbridge@thurrock.gov.uk" target="_blank">RBainbridge@thurrock.gov.uk</a>Luke Froment <a href="mailto:LXFroment@thurrock.gov.uk" target="_blank">LXFroment@thurrock.gov.uk</a>Rachel Okuna <a href="mailto:Rachel.Okuna@thurrock.gov.uk" target="_blank">Rachel.Okuna@thurrock.gov.uk</a>To view the Job Profile and Person Specification please follow the link below:<a href="https://thurrockc.sharepoint.com/:b:/s/ThurrockCouncilPublicDocuments/EfVnvgj9-ylMu0JvxH9tO6kBzkqUe29cRplWbuKszGoGFg?e=36TiUA" target="_blank">JobProfile-Social-Worker (1).pdf</a>If you encounter an error message when opening the Job Profile link please refresh the error pageAbout usWhy 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.&nbsp;Our locationThurrock 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&nbsp;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 benefitsWe 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 <a href="https://www.thurrock.gov.uk/working-for-council/employment-benefits" target="_blank">Employment benefits | Working for the council | Thurrock Council</a>&nbsp; Equality, Diversity &amp; InclusionThurrock 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: <a href="https://www.thurrock.gov.uk/" target="_blank">Thurrock Council</a>





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Social Worker - Childrens Services

Job DescriptionSalary up to £56,924 per annum(Basic salary: £44,208-£50,424 + Market Supplement of £6500*)Grade FPermanent Contract37 Hours per WeekThurrock is located between East London and Essex, easily accessible by road, rail and even the Thames. We have a diverse community of families that are growing and Thurrock Council offers services to meet their needs. Our Children’s Social Care Service is an established team that is supporting the community.&nbsp;In Thurrock, we have the ambition and drive to make a positive difference to the lives of those most in need.&nbsp; We pride ourselves on having a diverse workforce which reflects our community. Our social work teams are enthusiastic, resilient, keen to learn, have high aspirations, and embrace innovative practice.&nbsp;Thurrock Children's Services is rated Good by Ofsted, offers a great working environment with a stable management team and caseloads are managed so time is focused on families. We are developing our services and roles available for Social Workers who are ready to be part of the team.&nbsp;Our Senior Practitioners are skilled in their role, they support their Team members and Team Managers with the work of the team. in return our Senior Practitioners are supported with appropriate caseloads and are also offered development opportunities to become leads in their teams in specialist areas of work.To be appointed you will need to demonstrate 2 years post qualifying experience in children’s social care, your expertise and commitment to achieving the best for children.We welcome applications from experienced Social Workers looking to step up to a senior role or from experienced Senior Practitioners looking to move into a new area of work.We have opportunities across the service and an excellent reward and support package.You must be Social Work qualified, be registered with Social Work England and be able to work in the UK. Please note at this time we are unable to support applicants that will need sponsorship.Our Social Work teams are:<ul> <li>Prevention and support services&nbsp;</li> <li>Children and Family Assessments Team</li> <li>Family Support Team</li> <li>Children With Disabilities&nbsp;</li> <li>Adolescent Service&nbsp;</li> <li>Children Looked After&nbsp;</li> <li>Fostering &amp; Adoption &nbsp;</li></ul>Please note we may not have vacancies in all of these teams when you apply – please state if you have a preferred team within your application.What We Offer:<ul> <li>Excellent remuneration package inclusive of basic salary and market supplement*</li> <li>Generous annual leave entitlement – 25 days rising to 30 after 5 years’ service</li> <li>Career average pension scheme</li> <li>Relocation packages</li> <li>Salary sacrifice schemes such as childcare vouchers and cycle to work schemes</li> <li>Flexible working to enable work life balance.</li> <li>maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave above the statutory minimum</li> <li>Reflective supervision and management support</li> <li>24-hour health advice and support</li> <li>Excellent training opportunities and an established CPD programme</li> <li>Funded DBS</li> <li>Mileage 45p per mile</li></ul>A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check at an enhanced level is required for this role.*Market Supplements are subject to an annual review processAdvert Closing Date: 29th June 2025Interview Date: To be confirmed.Unless a valid reason for an alternative arrangement is provided, all interviews will be conducted in person.For a detailed discussion about your area of interest please contact our service managers:Ryan Bainbridge <a href="mailto:RBainbridge@thurrock.gov.uk" target="_blank">RBainbridge@thurrock.gov.uk</a>Luke Froment <a href="mailto:LXFroment@thurrock.gov.uk" target="_blank">LXFroment@thurrock.gov.uk</a>Rachel Okuna <a href="mailto:Rachel.Okuna@thurrock.gov.uk" target="_blank">Rachel.Okuna@thurrock.gov.uk</a>To view the Job Profile and Person Specification please follow the link below:<a href="https://thurrockc.sharepoint.com/:b:/s/ThurrockCouncilPublicDocuments/EZCCLY3F6cpMkl-O-gQjY40BCUVv-IOfn46urLHqPV4lDA?e=18uQuY" target="_blank">JobProfile-Senior-Practitioner-Childrens-Services.pdf</a>If you encounter an error message when opening the Job Profile link please refresh the error pageAbout usWhy 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.&nbsp;Our locationThurrock 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&nbsp;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 benefitsWe 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 <a href="https://www.thurrock.gov.uk/working-for-council/employment-benefits" target="_blank">Employment benefits | Working for the council | Thurrock Council</a>&nbsp; Equality, Diversity &amp; InclusionThurrock 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: <a href="https://www.thurrock.gov.uk/" target="_blank">Thurrock Council</a>





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Senior Practitioner - Childrens Services

Job Description Directorate: Adults &amp; Health&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Job Title: Casual Minibus Driver Location: Thurrock &nbsp; Band: B (£13.34 an hour) Hours: 0 hrs – shifts to cover existing Minibus Driver absences – full days or half days An exciting opportunity has arisen within Caring for Thurrock, Friendship Club. This is an opportunity for the successful candidate to assist with providing transport to vulnerable adults within Thurrock to and from the Day Centre in Grays.&nbsp; The candidate will use a council minibus to pick up and take service users to/from their own homes.&nbsp;We have several routes around Thurrock and this usually means delivering an average of 2 or 3 routes in the afternoon.&nbsp;You will need a full clean Driving Licence and this will need to have evidence that driving on D1 category vehicles is approved.&nbsp; Business insurance is provided when using council vehicles.&nbsp; A driving competence test is required for insurance purposes before starting the role.&nbsp; The successful candidate will be flexible and able to work as part of a team and also to be able to work with a minimum amount of supervision and use their own initiative within established procedures and processes to deliver a high quality service to our Clients with a person centred approach in line with the Care Act and Current Legislation within Adult Social Care.&nbsp; You will be required to attend mandatory training in areas that are relevant to the role.&nbsp; Shadowing will also be provided. You will encourage, motivate, and support Clients while ensuring their safety and welfare in their homes when providing them with their meals.&nbsp; Daily vehicle checks and mileage logs to be completed.&nbsp; Core values include individuality, independence, choice, dignity, respect, rights, confidentiality and fulfilment, which guarantees Clients receive a high standard of service.&nbsp; The successful candidate will need to have a flexible approach to working hours and be able to travel borough wide. Candidates will need to have good values and continually promote, service user choice and control, fulfilment, respect, privacy, dignity, rights and independence. The post holder will need to be kind, compassionate, caring, flexible and committed. 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. A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check for Adults is required at Enhanced plus adults barred list level.&nbsp; For an informal discussion about the post, please contact Chris Mitchell on 07860 779163. Closing dates: Redeployment only: 12th June 2025 Internal &amp; External: 29th June 2025 Interview Date: TBC To view the Job Profile and Person Specification please follow the link below: <a href="https://thurrockc.sharepoint.com/:b:/s/ThurrockCouncilPublicDocuments/EU6yIGuoZWdAis60Oic9voYBIn_Es2FTt4C8iq4xbESNYw?e=l7CyI7" target="_blank">Download Job Profile (PDF Document)</a> “If you encounter an error message when opening the Job Profile link please refresh the error page” About usWhy 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.&nbsp;Our locationThurrock 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&nbsp;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 benefitsWe 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 <a href="https://www.thurrock.gov.uk/working-for-council/employment-benefits" target="_blank">Employment benefits | Working for the council | Thurrock Council</a>&nbsp; Equality, Diversity &amp; InclusionThurrock 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: <a href="https://www.thurrock.gov.uk/" target="_blank">Thurrock Council</a>





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Driver Attendant

Job DescriptionGrade ESalary: £37,815 - £43,083 per annum12 Months Fixed Term Contract37 Hours per WeekSituated on the River Thames, Thurrock is an ambitious unitary with vision and opportunities for its residents and businesses.Thurrock’s Debt Management Team is a highly recognised services having been nominated twice for the IRRV (Institute of Revenues Rating and Valuation) Most Improved Team of the Year Award and was in the finalists in 2012 and achieved a Bronze Award in 2013.The team are currently looking for an experienced Senior Debt Court Officer to join this dynamic team. You will be responsible for effectively managing the major processes involved in the collection of the various Portfolios of Debt owed to the Council.&nbsp;Whilst working in the Debt Management Team, you will be taking your selected cases through the Court Processes by attending and presenting the cases at County Court and attending Magistrates Court Hearings for both Liability Order Hearings and Committal Means Enquiry Hearings.The ideal candidate will have:<ul> <li>Confidence to be able to manage difficult conversations</li> <li>A knowledge of debt collection processes (Ideally Council Tax, Non Domestic Rates and Sundry)</li> <li>A knowledge of the Money Claims on Line (MCOL) process</li> <li>A knowledge of the County Court processes and methods of enforcement</li> <li>A clear understanding of the Charging Order, Bankruptcy and Committal processes</li> <li>A full knowledge and understanding of the Thurrock Fair Debt Policy</li> <li>Experience using negotiation skills</li> <li>Experience of communicating with members of the public.</li> <li>A full knowledge of the Means Enquiry process for Committal Hearings</li></ul>&nbsp;In return for your time and commitment, we offer:<ul> <li>Generous annual leave entitlement – 25 days rising to 30 after 5 years’ service</li> <li>Flexible working to support a good work life balance</li> <li>An excellent Employee Assistance Programme</li> <li>Excellent training opportunities and an established CPD programme</li> <li>Reflective supervision and management support</li></ul>A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check at Basic Level is required for this post.&nbsp;Closing Dates:&nbsp;<ul> <li>Internal &amp; External Applications: 29th June 2025</li></ul>Interview date: TBCTo view the Job Profile and Person Specification please follow the link below:<a href="https://thurrockc.sharepoint.com/:b:/r/sites/ThurrockCouncilPublicDocuments/Job%20profile%20files/Senior_Court_Officer_Job_Profile_Jan_25.pdf?csf=1&amp;web=1&amp;e=LA5Uid" target="_blank">Download Job Profile (PDF Document)</a>If you encounter an error message when opening the Job Profile link please refresh the error pageAbout usWhy 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.&nbsp;Our locationThurrock 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&nbsp;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 benefitsWe 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 <a href="https://www.thurrock.gov.uk/working-for-council/employment-benefits" target="_blank">Employment benefits | Working for the council | Thurrock Council</a>&nbsp; Equality, Diversity &amp; InclusionThurrock 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: <a href="https://www.thurrock.gov.uk/" target="_blank">Thurrock Council</a>





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Senior Debt Court Officer

Job DescriptionSalary: £44,208 - £50,424 per annumGrade FPermanent&nbsp;37 Hours per Week&nbsp;Thurrock is a busy unitary borough bordering the river Thames in Essex, close to London and home to the Lakeside Shopping Centre.&nbsp; We offer the opportunity for an enthusiastic and committed person to join our small, dedicated team. The role is part of the Health &amp; Safety Team which currently covers both Corporate and External Health &amp; Safety, based within Environmental Health.&nbsp;We are seeking to recruit an individual with experience and a broad depth of knowledge who will be confident and competent to deal with businesses, the public and customers, face to face, on the phone in person and by email. Previous experience is essential, although newly qualified EHO’s would be considered.The ideal candidate must have:<ul> <li>Excellent organisational skills.</li> <li>The ability to cope with processing a high volume of work, whilst meeting our statutory timescales.</li> <li>A knowledge of Local Authority, Environmental Health subject areas.</li> <li>Strong communication skills to advise on enquiries.</li> <li>Experience using the Uniform database system.&nbsp;</li></ul>The applicant must also be flexible in their approach to the delivery of the service and must be prepared to support collaborative working with other local authorities, in the delivery of a modern licensing service. Some working out of normal office hours may be requiredA Basic DBS check will be required.If you have any queries regarding the post or interview dates, please contact Tony Sprackling, Health and Safety Manager via 01375 652652 or by emailing&nbsp;<a href="mailto:asprackling@thurrock.gov.uk" target="_blank">asprackling@thurrock.gov.uk</a>Advert Closing Date: 13/07/2025Interview Dates: 22/07/2025 to 24/07/2025Our vision – An ambitious and collaborative community which is proud of its heritage and excited by its diverse opportunities and future.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 champion flexible working and job share applications are welcome.We serve a diverse community where people are different yet equal. Diversity underpins everything we do.To view the Job Profile and Person Specification please follow the link below: <a href="https://thurrockc.sharepoint.com/:b:/s/ThurrockCouncilPublicDocuments/EeubDsZifopJqIksXJBs7vEBtZxV_U9MsKkcTZXVrEttPA?e=Fh0lij" target="_blank">Download Job Profile (PDF Document)</a> If you encounter an error message when opening the Job Profile link please refresh the error pageAbout usWhy 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.&nbsp;Our locationThurrock 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&nbsp;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 benefitsWe 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 <a href="https://www.thurrock.gov.uk/working-for-council/employment-benefits" target="_blank">Employment benefits | Working for the council | Thurrock Council</a>&nbsp; Equality, Diversity &amp; InclusionThurrock 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: <a href="https://www.thurrock.gov.uk/" target="_blank">Thurrock Council</a>





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Health And Safety Inspector

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Job Title:&nbsp;Grounds Maintenance Skilled Operative (Sports) Location of work:&nbsp;Earlswood Depot, various sites throughout the borough Salary:&nbsp;£24,186 - £25,782 per annum Basis:&nbsp;Permanent, Full time, Annualised Hours (40hrs summer, 8 months / 27hrs winter, 4 months)
About the Role
Do you love working in the outdoors? Then this is the job is for you. We are now recruiting for a Skilled Operative to deliver the maintenance of outdoor sports facilities across the Borough’s parks and open spaces.
This includes the full range of seasonal and year-round duties required for football, rugby, and pitches, utilising tractors and a variety of grounds maintenance machinery and attachments to ensure playing surfaces are safe, presentable, and in a good condition.
Some of the duties include:
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<li>Carry out pre-season, in-season and end-of-season works for football, cricket and rugby pitches, including grass cutting, Verti-draining, top dressing, seeding, turfing, and goal post installation/removal.</li>
<li>Mark out football and rugby pitches of varying sizes using appropriate line marking equipment.</li>
<li>Undertake renovation and repair works as required, ensuring pitches remain playable and meet safety requirements throughout the sporting seasons.</li>
<li>Maintain cricket squares and outfields, including mowing, scarifying, rolling, end-of-season renovation, and setting up wickets.</li>
<li>Operate tractors and associated attachments (e.g., aerators, slitters, scarifiers, trailers, gang mowers, and line markers) in the preparation and upkeep of sports surfaces.</li>
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About the Person 
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<li>Ability to mark out pitches accurately to required dimensions and standards.</li>
<li>Experience in sports turf maintenance, particularly in football, rugby, and cricket environments.</li>
<li>Understanding of seasonal sports turf requirements and renovation techniques.</li>
<li>Have relevant qualifications and experience in Sports Turf Maintenance, including the use of tractors and various grounds maintenance machinery.</li>
<li>Ability to work independently and as part of a team.</li>
<li>Have a strong awareness of health and safety and safe working practices.</li>
<li>Be physically fit and able to work in all weather conditions.</li>
<li>Full UK driving licence.</li>
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Staff Benefits
In exchange for your expertise, experience and enthusiasm, we will offer support in continuing your personal and career development, in addition to providing a wide range of employment linked benefits.
We provide you with competitive annual leave, and contribute 15% towards the LGPS pension scheme. You will also have access to a range of discounts including local and high street stores, and salary sacrifice schemes including a cycle lease scheme, and ‘Better’ leisure centre membership.
Additional Information
For an informal discussion about the role, please call Russell Potts, Greenspaces Supervisor on 01737 276094.
We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer, supporting the guaranteed interview scheme for disabled and ex-armed forces candidates, who meet the essential criteria for the role.
Closing date: Sunday 13th July 2025 at 23:59
Interview date: To be confirmed
Values and Behaviours
Our great working environment and the values and behaviours of every individual and team in the Council, help to evolve the culture of our organisation to become more commercial, innovative and embracing of change.
Successful applicants to our career opportunities will be able to demonstrate they share the values and behaviours we seek in our organisation.
See 'Who we are' as a council, to find out more about us: <a href="https://www.reigate-banstead.gov.uk/working-here" target="_blank">Who we are | Working here | Reigate and Banstead</a>

Grounds Maintenance Skilled Operative (Sports)

Internal job title: Organisational Development &amp; Talent Advisor Interview date: 15th JulyAre you an effective self-starter, with excellent communication and organisation skills?Are you able to build effective collaborative working relationships with a range of stakeholders and team members?We're looking for an aspiring and talented Organisational Development &amp; Talent Advisor to join our dynamic HR team and play a vital role in delivering our People and Culture strategy.As our Organisational Development &amp; Talent Advisor, you will play a core role working in the HR team to support the Trust’s Organisational Development agenda across the Trust. You will be responsible for promoting and supporting continuous improvement, whilst actively engaging stakeholders to promote, develop and embed the Organisational Development vision.In this role, you will be working closely with the Organisational Development &amp; Talent Partner and the wider HR team to bring our People and Culture strategy to life. You’ll be providing professional advice, coaching, and hands-on support to our stakeholders across the Trust. You will help develop and deliver key organisational development programmes such as reviewing the management of apprentices, graduates and look to enhance the experience of those employees. You will also oversee our corporate learning offer &amp; play a key role in supporting the development and compliance of corporate learning.We have been rated as ‘Good’ by Ofsted, following a 2023 inspection. This is a fantastic achievement for Birmingham Children's Trust, with many positive highlights focusing on areas including the quality of staff leadership, partnership working, safeguarding and corporate parenting.This is a hybrid role based in Birmingham so you must reside within a suitable commutable distance around Birmingham and have the correct right-to-work documents to work in the UK. Sadly, we do not support those who require sponsorship.About you:<ul> <li>Ability to take ownership and use initiative in a piece of work or a project.</li> <li>Experience of developing, designing and delivering learning programmes.</li> <li>Experience of analysing data and identifying trends.</li> <li>Experience of working in an Organisational Development and Talent environment.</li> <li>Experience of leading on key initiatives and projects.</li> <li>Ability to identify success and return on investment on Organisational Development initiatives.</li> <li>Able to communicate effectively at all levels both orally and in writing, including presentation skills, with the ability to effectively communicate complex ideas and information to a wide range of audiences.</li> <li>Experience of promoting diversity and inclusion in the workplace and processes.</li></ul>Want to know more?For informal enquires please contact Marcia Myers, Organisational Development &amp; Talent Partner via email: <a href="mailto:Marcia.Myers@birminghamchildrenstrust.co.uk" target="_blank">Marcia.Myers@birminghamchildrenstrust.co.uk</a> Help us to change children and young people’s lives!At Birmingham Children’s Trust, we are committed to making a positive impact on the lives of over 10,000 children and young people in our city every day. Our mission is to support the most disadvantaged children and young people in Birmingham, ensuring they are safe, happy, and healthy.Why Join Us?<ul> <li>Impactful Work - be part of a team that makes a real difference in the lives of the city’s most vulnerable children.</li> <li>Supportive Environment - enjoy a supportive and collaborative work culture where your contributions are valued.</li> <li>Career Development - benefit from tailored development programs, supportive supervision, and a range of learning opportunities to enhance your skills and advance your career.</li> <li>Generous Benefits - take advantage of our competitive reward package including generous leave allowance, Local Government pension scheme, and additional benefits.</li></ul>Our ValuesWe approach our work with care and compassion, actively listening to the needs of the children and young people we serve. We involve them in the decisions that affect their lives, ensuring their voices are heard and respected.We are committed to using our resources wisely, ensuring that every penny is spent where it counts the most. We foster collaboration among schools, health professionals, and the police, working together to create a supportive network for our young people.We believe that when we work as one cohesive team, the children and young people of Birmingham are more likely to thrive. Our unified approach ensures that we provide the best possible support and opportunities for their growth and development.Join us and together, we can create a brighter future for all.SafeguardingAt Birmingham Children’s Trust, we are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. Depending on the role, you may be asked to undergo the appropriate level of Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check to assess your suitability for working with children and young people.The level of check (Standard, Enhanced, or Enhanced with Barred List) is determined based on the specific responsibilities of the role and the level of contact with children and young people. We are committed to the fair treatment of all applicants, including those with criminal records. Having a criminal record will not necessarily bar an individual from working with us. This will depend on the nature of the position and the circumstances and background of the offence.Please note that we reserve the right to close the job early should we reach the required number of applications, therefore please ensure you submit your application and supporting statement early to avoid any disappointment.





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