Independence Support Worker

Thurrock Council; Thurrock; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

A local government organization seeks a part-time Care Worker for Collins House Residential Home in Thurrock. The role involves providing support and care to residents, which includes assisting with daily activities and personal care. Applicants should have a professional attitude, understanding of Dementia, and a willingness to participate in ongoing training. The position offers benefits such as generous leave, pension schemes, and a supportive work environment. This is a permanent position with specific shift requirements.

Benefits

Generous annual leave entitlement

Local Government Pension Scheme

Ongoing training and professional development

Employee assistance programme

Staff discounts and local offers

Qualifications

• Enhanced DBS Check with Adults Barred list required.
• Experience in care settings is preferred.
• Willingness to undergo training on Dementia and Manual Handling.

Responsibilities

• Provide care and support for clients in the Care Home.
• Assist clients with daily activities and personal care.
• Work as part of a team on a shift rota.

Skills

Knowledge of Dementia

Manual Handling

Professional attitude

Understanding of Challenging behaviours

Job description

Job Title: Care Worker - Collins House Residential Home
Salary: £26,556 - £28,764 per annum pro rata to hours worked
Grade: B
Hours: Part-time 22.5 hours per week
Contract: Permanent

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 clients in our Care Home in Corringham via single or double handed calls. The services provide care 24hrs a day, 365 days a year and we are looking for an additional Care Worker to join our team on the rota below:

Shift Rota

• Week 1:
  Wednesday, Saturday & Sunday – 14.00-22.00
• Week 2:
  Monday – 14.00-22.00
  Thursday & Friday – 07.00-15.00

We also welcome applications from individuals who are interested in supporting the Service on a casual zero‑hour contract.

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.

DBS Check: Enhanced Level with Adults Barred list is required for this post.

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): 5th January 2026
• Closing Date (Internal & External): 18th January 2026
• Interview Date: To Be Confirmed

Additional Information

If you have any questions about the role or interview process, please contact:

Hiring Manager – Kayleigh Arthurton via email -

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

Download Job Profile (PDF Document)

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.