Health & Care Improvement Officer

Thurrock Council; Grays; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Grays is seeking a Health & Care Improvement Officer to lead the development and implementation of Adult Social Care transformation programmes. This role requires an understanding of health and social care and experience in partnership work. Competitive salary between £45,624 and £52,038 per annum with generous leave and flexible working options.

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 and inclusive working environment

Qualifications

• Good understanding of communities and voluntary sector agencies.
• A Standard Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check is required.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the development and implementation of Adult Social Care transformation programme.
• Support the development and implementation of partnerships with communities.

Skills

Understanding of health and social care

Experience of delivering change initiatives

Ability to work in partnership

Job description

Description

Job Title: Health & Care Improvement Officer

Salary: 45624 - 52038 per annum

Grade: F

Contract: Fixed Term Contract (2 years)

Full-Time: 37 Hours per Week

The role is responsible for the development and implementation of the Adult Social Care transformation programme - as part of Better Care Together Thurrock and the Integrated Care Strategy.

The role sits within Adult Social Care - but working in partnership with Housing and local NHS and community partners.

We are incredibly fortunate to have a vibrant and committed community and voluntary sector within the borough and we are rightly proud of our deep and long‑term relationship with them.

Our communities have been front and centre of our transformation journey to date and the role will support the development and implementation of our partnership with the strong diverse and vibrant communities that we serve.

Experience and Skills

• A good understanding of health and social care.
• A good understanding of communities and voluntary sector agencies.
• Experience of delivering change initiatives.
• The ability to work in partnership with others.
• A Standard Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check is required.

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

Important Dates

Closing Date (Redeployment Only): 25 th September 2025

Closing Date (Internal only): 5 th October 2025

Interview Date: To Be Confirmed

Additional Information

For further information please contact Gavin Beard via email.

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Requirements

Unclear Seniority

Key Skills

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Employment Type: Full-Time

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1

Yearly Salary: 45624 - 52038