Independence Support Worker

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 vulnerable adults within Thurrock and are looking for an exceptional Care Worker to join our Friendship at Home Sitting Service. The Service provides care and respite support for main Carers allowing them to attend appointments and go shopping etc… knowing their loved ones who need care are being well looked after. This role may require you to support with personal care, toileting and food and fluid preparation along with social inclusion.

Working days for this role will be Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. At this time we cannot change this work pattern so please ensure you can commit to the three days stated before applying.

The Council supports the Covid-19 vaccination programme and encourages staff delivering front-line care services to take up the offer of double vaccination. For the successful candidate medical pre screening will be undertaken during the onboarding process.

The successful candidate will need to have a professional attitude at all times and have knowledge around the understanding of Dementia, Challenging behaviours and Moving and Handling. However, training will be provided.

A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Check at Enhanced Level with Adults Barred List is required for this post.
For an informal discussion about the post, please contact Kayleigh Arthurton via email at

Salary: £25,731 - £27,870 per annum pro rata
Grade B
Permanent Contract
21 Hours per Week (Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday)

Benefits of working at Thurrock Council:-
- Employee Assistant Programme and First Care Health Support for Employee and close family
- Access to Local Government Pension Scheme
- Health & Well Being Initiatives
- Discounts in Local Shops and Stores
- Childcare Vouchers
- Uniform provided
- Mandatory Training at no cost
- Enhanced DBS required at no cost
- Care Certificate training provided
- Paid Annual Leave