Care Coordinator - Community Team

Thurrock Council; Thurrock; Hybrid; GBP 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Thurrock is seeking a Care Coordinator to manage and support the Caring for Thurrock Community Reablement Team. The role involves assessing service users, overseeing staff, and ensuring quality care delivery. Applicants should have strong organizational skills and a full driving license. This position offers flexible working opportunities and requires a DBS check. Benefits include generous leave and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Generous annual leave entitlement

Local Government Pension Scheme

Flexible and hybrid working opportunities

Ongoing training and professional development

Employee assistance programme

Staff discounts and local offers

Qualifications

• Experience in social care or health services.
• Full Driving Licence and access to your own vehicle.
• DBS check required at Enhanced plus barred list level.

Responsibilities

• Assess and review service users receiving care packages.
• Manage staff coverage and supervise their work.
• Provide hands-on care and support day-to-day tasks.

Skills

Organisational skills

Experience using rostering systems

Ability to provide personal care

Communication skills

Tools

Office 365

Job description

Directorate: Adults & Health
Job Title: Care Coordinator
Location: Thurrock
Salary: £33,531 - £38,052 per annum (pro rata to hours worked if part-time)
Grade: D
37hrs per week - Fixed-Term Contract 4 years

An opportunity has arisen for a Care Coordinator to work in the Caring for Thurrock Community Reablement Team. The role is to work alongside team members who are responsible for managing the staff and service users within the service. Caring for Thurrock is the internal care department of Thurrock Council Adult Social Care and is responsible for provision of Care for Thurrock residents. The team is a Multi-Disciplinary Team working alongside colleagues within the Health Service in providing short term reablement care to service users within Thurrock. We provide care and support for clients in their own homes via single and double handed calls. The service provides care 16 hours a day throughout Thurrock – 07.00-23.00. Full Driving Licence and access to your own vehicle required for working in the Community – mileage paid at 45p per mile.

This role is mainly responsible for but not restricted to:

• Assessing and reviewing service users who have been assessed to receive a care package
• Managing staff cover
• Spot checking and supervising staff
• Supporting with the day-to-day tasks of Community Homecare

You must be able to work remotely and from sites within Thurrock as necessary to support the service. You will need to be able to collate information within Office 365 systems and spreadsheets etc and attend regular meetings with internal and external customers. Existing experience of using a rostering system is a preference. The type of person who will be suitable for this role will need to be organised and committed to meeting the tight deadlines that will be in place. You will also need to be able to provide hands‑on care to service users when necessary, including personal care.

Benefits of Working with Us

• 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): 15th January 2026
Closing Date (Internal & External): 1st February 2026
Interview Date: To Be Confirmed

Additional Information

For an informal discussion about the post or the interview process, please contact Kayleigh Arthurton via email.

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

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