Care Therapy Assistant (30 hours)

Job Title:  Intermediate Care Therapy Assistant 
Salary: £29,253– £32,736 per annum (pro rata to hours worked as part-time) 
Grade: C
Contract Type: Fixed-Term 12 months
Working Hours: 30 hours per week - on a shift rota working pattern

About the Department 

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a part-time Care Therapy Assistant to join our highly motivated Intermediate Care Therapy Team based within the Older People’s Community Mental Health Team integrated with our health partners (EPUT). 

This is a key role in ensuring the Council delivers high quality social care services to Thurrock citizens who are requiring mental health support and intervention

About the Role 

The role will include working within a multi-disciplinary team with an emphasis on reablement and a belief in the personalisation agenda and keen to work in an environment that puts its service users first. 

The team provides care within the older people mental health services, working closely with health colleagues to avoid hospital admission and to enable early discharge. 

What We’re Looking For 

We’re looking for someone who is highly motivated and good at communicating. 

It is essential that the applicant has a valid full UK driver's licence with access to a vehicle for work purposes. 

Important Dates 

Closing Date (Redeployment Only): 16th July 2026

Closing Date (Internal & External): 26th July 2026

Interview Date: To Be Confirmed

Additional Information 

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

Rosie Bartlett 

[email protected]  

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

Download Job Profile (PDF Document)

Application Requirements

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If the Job Profile and Person Specification list any qualifications as essential, please also upload copies of those relevant qualifications. 

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