Reablement Care Worker - Community Team

Job Description

Directorate: Adults & Health   

Job Title: Reablement Care Worker

Location: Thurrock  

Salary: £26,556 - £28,764 per annum + 7.5% shift allowance (pro rata to hours worked as part-time)

Grade: B     

Hours: Various Part-Time Hours Available between 14 - 30 hours per week– please state your preference when applying

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 are currently looking for Reablement Care Workers who can work in our Reablement Community Homecare Team. This role is an interesting opportunity to provide care and support to Service Users in their own homes whilst they regain independence. 

The services provide care 365 days a year between 07.00-23.00. All permanent employees will be required to work earlies, lates, every other weekend and Bank Holidays. If you cannot commit to this then we will only be able to consider a Casual Contract. 

Full Driving Licence and access to your own vehicle required – 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): 6th August 2026

Closing Date (Internal & External): 23rd August 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: [email removed] 

To view the Job Profile and Person Specification please follow the link below:

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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.  

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