Lead Community Life Skills Practitioner

Thurrock Council; Thurrock; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave entitlement

Flexible and hybrid working options

Ongoing training and professional dev.

Employee assistance programme and well

Staff discounts and local offers

Supportive and inclusive working env

Job summary

Thurrock Council is seeking a Lead Community Life Skills Practitioner to support disabled children in the community. This is a permanent, part-time role delivering direct work and supervising sessions, with duties including medication administration and promoting independence.

The successful candidate will hold a Level 3 childcare qualification or have at least 2 years' relevant experience, undergo an Enhanced DBS check, and work 12.3 hours per week with flexible/hybrid opportunities where

Qualifications

• Must hold a Level 3 childcare qualification or have at least 2 years' experience working with disabled children.
• DBS check: Enhanced level with Children's Barred List required.

Responsibilities

• Direct work with disabled children of all ages.
• Lead, plan, facilitate and supervise short break sessions in the community.
• Supervise Community Life Skill Practitioner staff within sessions.
• Manage and oversee medication administration.
• Support children with specialist health care needs.
• Undertake training relevant to the role.
• Supervise contact as and when necessary.
• Support and advise service users and advocate on their behalf if necessary.
• Offer advice on behavioural support and communication techniques.
• Report to the Team Manager any changes in child behaviours, injuries or incidents.
• Help promote independence and life skills with young people.

Skills

Childcare experience

Teamwork

Education

Level 3 childcare qualification

Job description

Job Title: Lead Community Life Skills Practitioner (3 part-time posts)

FTE Salary: £30,219 - £33,819 per annum (pro rata to hours worked as part-time)

Grade: C

Contract Type: Permanent

Working Hours: Part-time 12.3 hours per week

About the Role

• - To undertake direct work with disabled children of all ages
• - To work closely with the team for disabled children
• - To lead, plan, facilitate and supervise short break sessions in the community
• - To supervise Community Life Skill Practitioner staff within sessions
• - To manage and oversee medication administration
• - To support children with specialist health care needs
• - To undertake training considered relevant to the role
• - To supervise contact as and when necessary.
• - To support and advise service users and to advocate on their behalf if necessary.
• - To offer advice on behavioural support and communication techniques.
• - To report to the Team Manager of any changes in child behaviours, any noted injuries, accidental/non accidental.
• - To help support and promote independence and life skills with young people.

Essential Qualifications

The successful applicant will be required to hold a relevant Level 3 childcare qualification and or have at least 2 years' experience of working with disabled children in a professional setting.

DBS Check: At Enhanced Level with Children's Barred List is required for this post.

Benefits of Working with Us

• - Generous annual leave entitlement
• - 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

Closing Date (Redeployment Only)

6th November 2026

Closing Date (Internal & External)

15th November 2026

Interview Date

To Be Confirmed

Additional Information

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

Lauren Riddick - Centre Manager or Laura Hayden / Jackie Harper Deputy Managers on 01375 652200

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