Care Worker

Thurrock Council; Grays; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A progressive local authority in England is seeking Care Workers to join their Community Homecare team. The role involves providing care and support to clients, requiring a professional attitude and knowledge of dementia care. You will work on flexible shifts, with ongoing training provided. A driving licence and vehicle access are essential for the Community role, with mileage reimbursed.

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

Supportive working environment

Qualifications

• Full Driving Licence and access to your own vehicle required for Community work.
• Knowledge surrounding Dementia and Challenging behaviours is essential.
• Professional attitude and willingness to learn are mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Provide care and support for clients in their own homes.
• Work within the Community Homecare team or Extra Care Housing Complex.
• Maintain a professional attitude throughout caregiving.

Skills

Understanding of Dementia

Knowledge of Challenging behaviours

Manual Handling

Professional attitude

Job description

Overview

We provide care and support for clients in their own homes or in our Care Home in Corringham via single or double handed calls. The services operate 365 days a year.

How to discuss the post

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

Job Profile

Download the Job Profile (PDF Document) to view the Job Profile and Person Specification.

Application requirements

As part of the Safer Recruitment process, Gap Management 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. If the Job Profile and Person Specification list any qualifications as essential, please also upload copies of those relevant qualifications.

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Disability Confident

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.

A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. It is important to note that in certain recruitment situations such as high-volume, seasonal and high-peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non-disabled people.

For more details please go to the Disability Confident page.

About Thurrock Council

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.

Role details

We are currently looking for Care Workers who can work within our Community Homecare team on a permanent or casual contract, and for Care Workers who can support Extra Care Housing Complex in Grays or at Collins House, our Care Home in Corringham on a casual contract.

All our services run on 7 hour shifts starting between 6 and 7 in the morning and 2 and 3 in the afternoon. All rotas cover both early and late shifts and weekends (2 out of 4).

Full Driving Licence and access to your own vehicle are required for working in the Community; mileage is 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 is 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.