Support Planner - Adult Social Care CLS Team 4

Thurrock Council; Thurrock; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government agency in Thurrock is seeking a Support Planner for their Community-Led Support Team 4. The role focuses on connecting vulnerable individuals with their communities through responsive social-care support. Candidates must excel in communication and collaboration with various stakeholders. This permanent position offers competitive remuneration and generous benefits, including leave entitlement and ongoing professional development. An enhanced DBS check is necessary for this role.

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

• Experience in social care or community support roles.
• Ability to work collaboratively with various stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Connect individuals with community resources.
• Provide responsive social care support.
• Help residents achieve their outcomes.

Skills

Excellent communication

Cooperation with health and community partners

Job description

Job Title: Support Planner - CLS Team 4
Salary: £33,531 - £38,052 per annum
Grade: D
Contract Type: Permanent
Working Hours: 37 hours per week

Thurrock Adult Social Care is seeking an exceptional individual to join us as a Support Planner in our Community‑Led Support Team 4. This role offers an opportunity to work in a team committed to connecting individuals with their communities. The team is focused on responsive social‑care support that creates opportunities for vulnerable people to come together with their community, while safeguarding the most vulnerable. As part of a CLS team you will work in a responsive and proportionate manner, helping people to achieve outcomes using their strengths and community creativity. You will need to be an excellent communicator and cooperate with colleagues in other departments, health, community partners and agencies to meet residents’ care and support needs.

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): 22nd December 2025
• Closing Date (Internal & External): 4th January 2026
• Interview Date: To Be Confirmed

Additional Information

If you have any questions about the role or interview process, please contact: Maureen Okpalauko, Team Manager.

To view the Job Profile and Person Specification, please download the linked PDF.

Application Requirements

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