Overview
Job Title: Support Planner - Caring For Thurrock
Salary: £33,531 - £38,052 per annum (pro rata if part-time)
Grade: D
Contract Type: 4-Year Fixed Term Contract
Working Hours: 37 per week
An opportunity has arisen for a Support Planner to work within Caring For Thurrock. The role is to work alongside team members who are responsible for managing the staff and service users within the service. Caring for Thurrock is the internal care department of Thurrock Council Adult Social Care and is responsible for provision of Care for Thurrock residents. The team is a Multi Disciplinary Team working alongside colleagues within the Health Service in providing long term and reablement care to service users within Thurrock. The team focuses on responsive social care support that creates opportunities for vulnerable people to engage with their community, while safeguarding the most vulnerable.
As part of the Caring For Thurrock team you will work in a way that is responsive and proportionate, helping people to achieve their outcomes using their strengths and community creativity, linking people with their communities and focusing on "what matters rather than what"s the matter". You will need to be an excellent communicator and able to work alongside colleagues in other departments, health, community partners and agencies to meet the care and support needs and outcomes for our residents.
Adult Social Care has much to offer you, and we look forward to seeing what you can offer Adult Social Care.
Responsibilities
Work with the Caring For Thurrock team to support staff and service users within the service. Engage with multi‑disciplinary colleagues and external partners to coordinate care and achieve resident outcomes. Communicate effectively to ensure safeguarding and support needs are met.
Benefits
* 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
Requirements / Qualifications
DBS: A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check at an enhanced plus barred level is required for this role - at no extra cost.
Important Dates Closing Date (Redeployment Only): 6 November 2025 Closing Date (Internal & External): 16 November 2025 Interview Date: TBC
Additional Information
If you have any questions about the role or interview process, please contact: Kayleigh Arthurton by email.
To view the Job Profile and Person Specification, please follow the link below:
Support Planner JD & PS.pdf
Application Requirements
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