Care Worker - Friendship At Home Service

Job Title: Care Worker (Friendship at Home Service) Directorate: Adults & Health Location: Thurrock   Salary: £27,435 - £29,715 (pro rata to hours worked as part-time)  Grade: B     Hours: Part-time 28 hours per week 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 residents. The Friendship at Home Service is designed to provide main caregivers with some respite time from their caregiving role, knowing that their loved one is safely receiving good quality companionship and supervision. We are currently looking for a Care Worker (Independence Support Worker) who can work within Thurrock in our community Friendship at Home Team. Our current service is provided Monday to Friday (except bank holidays). The sits we provide are usually commissioned in 3.5 - hour blocks (1 session) in the mornings and afternoons. Full Driving Licence, business insurance (to cover use for work) and access to your own vehicle required for working in the Community – mileage paid at 55p per mile. The successful candidate will need to always have a professional attitude and have knowledge around the understanding of Dementia, Behaviours that may be challenging, Safeguarding, Equality & Diversity, Adaptable communication, effective listening & working as part of a team and working independently.  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    DBS Check: A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check for Adults is required at Enhanced Level plus Adult's Barred List. Important Dates Closing Date (Redeployment Only): 15th October 2026 Closing Date (Internal & External): 25th October 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: karthurton@thurrock.gov.uk [karthurton@thurrock.gov.uk]  To view the Job Profile and Person Specification please follow the link below: Download Job Profile (PDF Document) [https://thurrockc.sharepoint.com/:b:/s/ThurrockCouncilPublicDocuments/IQAJePv_PcncT5aRbc24Zi1vAR9ffOqqvfxTE0gJW305Rlk?e=mEghx6] Safer Recruitment Application Requirements As part of the Safer Recruitment process, Gap Management from when leaving full-time education 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.  Please provide a full history with explanations of any gaps and ensure you also upload a copy of your full CV.  If the Job Profile and Person Specification list any qualifications as essential, please also upload copies of those relevant qualifications.  Gaps in Employment Form [https://thurrockc.sharepoint.com/:w:/s/ThurrockCouncilPublicDocuments/EXtYMXeGlbVPjAoxHwfnCuIB6KNWFCXe3i6bJI6MRBQZ-Q?e=dGt2M1]  Gaps in Employment Example [https://thurrockc.sharepoint.com/:b:/s/ThurrockCouncilPublicDocuments/Ecz7hL-hyYFGvVpdkZ55ozkBS_giEjpigg97yi5KrF2SVw?e=vKePlG] Why 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.    Our location   Thurrock 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 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 benefits   We 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 Employment benefits | Working for the council | Thurrock Council [https://www.thurrock.gov.uk/working-for-council/employment-benefits]    Equality, Diversity & Inclusion   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 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: Thurrock Council [https://www.thurrock.gov.uk/]