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Thurrock Council; United States; Remote; USD 36,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave entitlement

Flexible and hybrid working (where/app

Ongoing training and professional devt

Employee assistance programme and well

Staff discounts and local offers

Supportive and inclusive working env

Job summary

Thurrock Council is seeking a Reablement Care Worker to join the Community Homecare Team in Thurrock. The role focuses on supporting service users at home as they regain independence, with duties across 365 days a year between 07:00 and 23:00.

A full driving licence and access to a vehicle are required, with mileage paid. The position offers full-time hours (37 per week) and a comprehensive benefits package including training and development opportunities, DBS checks, and a supportive working

Qualifications

• Full Driving Licence and access to own vehicle; mileage paid.
• Knowledge around the understanding of Dementia, Challenging behaviours and Manual Handling; training provided.
• Professional attitude and ability to work across 365 days; earlies/lates/weekends/bank holidays.

Responsibilities

• Provide care and support to Service Users in their own homes whilst they regain independence.
• Care services provided 365 days a year between 07:00-23:00; early/late shifts, every other weekend, and bank holidays.

Skills

Dementia awareness

Challenging behaviours management

Manual handling

Communication

Job description

Job Title: Reablement Care Worker - Community Homecare Team

Location: Thurrock

Salary: £27,435 - £29,715 per annum + 7.5% shift allowance (pro rata to hours worked where part-time)

Grade: B

Directorate: Adults & Health

Full-Time: 37 hours per week (Other hours may be available, please state requirements when applying)

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 are currently looking for Reablement Care Workers who can work in our Reablement Community Homecare Team. This role is an interesting opportunity to provide care and support to Service Users in their own homes whilst they regain independence.

The services provide care 365 days a year between 07.00-23.00. All permanent employees will be required to work earlies, lates, every other weekend and Bank Holidays. If you cannot commit to this then we will only be able to consider a Casual Contract.

Full Driving Licence and access to your own vehicle required - mileage paid at 55p 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 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
• 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

DBS Check: A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check for Adults is required at Enhanced plus barred list level

Closing Date (Redeployment Only): 21st October 2026

Closing Date (Internal & External): 1st November 2026

Interview Date: To Be Confirmed

Additional Information

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