Overview
Directorate: Adults & Health
Job Title: Care Worker
Location: Thurrock
Salary: £13.76 per hour
Band: B
Hours: 0hrs, Casual Contract.
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 Residential settings via single or double handed calls. The services provide care 365 days a year. We also provide respite services and a Day Care facility.
We are currently looking for Care Workers who can work within all of our Services on a casual contract. Support will be required to cover absences but will give Workers the flexibility to work around any current commitments. However, please be aware that Casual Staff are required to work at least one shift per month.
Our Services offer a variety of shifts including earlies, lates, weekends, nights and Bank Holidays.
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.
Responsibilities
* Provide care and support for clients in their own homes or in Residential settings via single or double handed calls.
* Cover services on a casual basis to support absences; work shifts including earlies, lates, weekends, nights and Bank Holidays.
* Deliver care 365 days a year, including respite services and Day Care facilities.
Requirements & Qualifications
* Full Driving Licence and access to your own vehicle (mileage paid at 45p per mile).
* Professional attitude at all times; knowledge of Dementia, Challenging behaviours and Manual Handling (training provided).
* DBS Check: Enhanced plus barred list level for Adults is required.
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
Important Dates
* Closing Date (Redeployment Only): 19th March 2026
* Closing Date (Internal & External): 6th April 2026
* Interview Date: To Be Confirmed
Additional Information
For an informal discussion about the post or the interviews process, please contact Kayleigh Arthurton via email.
To view the Job Profile and Person Specification please follow the link below:
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Application Requirements
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