Description Job Title: Health & Care Improvement Officer Salary: £45,624 - £52,038 per annum Grade: F Contract: Fixed Term Contract (2 years) Full-Time: 37 Hours per Week The role is responsible for the development and implementation of the Adult Social Care transformation programme - as part of Better Care Together Thurrock and the Integrated Care Strategy. The role sits within Adult Social Care - but working in partnership with Housing and local NHS and community partners. We are incredibly fortunate to have a vibrant and committed community and voluntary sector within the borough, and we are rightly proud of our deep and long-term relationship with them. Our communities have been front and centre of our transformation journey to date, and the role will support the development and implementation of our partnership with the strong, diverse and vibrant communities that we serve. Experience and skills include: A good understanding of health and social care. A good understanding of communities and voluntary sector agencies. Experience of delivering change initiatives. The ability of working in partnership with others. A Standard Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check is required. 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 Important Dates Closing Date (Redeployment Only): 25 th September 2025 Closing Date (Internal only): 5 th October 2025 Interview Date: To Be Confirmed For further information, please contact Gavin Beard via email – gbeard@thurrock.gov.uk To view the Job Profile and Person Specification please follow the link below: Download Job Profile (PDF Document) If the Job Profile and Person Specification list any qualifications as essential, please also upload copies of those relevant qualifications.