Description Directorate: Adults & Health Job Title: Care Worker Location: Thurrock Salary: £26,556 - £28,764 per annum (pro rata to hours worked where part-time) Band: B Hours: Various hours across our teams 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 provide care and support for clients in their own homes or in our Care Home in Corringham via single or double handed calls. The services provide care 365 days a year. We are currently looking for Care Workers who can work within our Community Homecare team on a permanent or casual contract and for Care Workers who can support Extra Care Housing Complex in Grays or at Collins House, our Care Home in Corringham on a casual contract. All our services run on 7 hour shifts starting between 6 and 7 in the morning and 2 and 3 in the afternoon. All rotas cover both early and late shifts and weekends (2 out of 4). Full Driving Licence and access to your own vehicle required for working in the Community – mileage paid at 45p 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 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 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 Important Dates Closing Date (Redeployment Only): 2nd October 2025 Closing Date (Internal & External): 26th October 2025 Interview Date: 4th November 2025 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) Application Requirements As part of the Safer Recruitment process, Gap Management 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. If the Job Profile and Person Specification list any qualifications as essential, please also upload copies of those relevant qualifications. Gaps in Employment Form Gaps in Employment Example