Care Worker - Friendship At Home Service

Job Title: Care Worker (Friendship at Home Service)

Directorate: Adults & Health

Location: Thurrock  

Salary: £27,435 - £29,715 (pro rata to hours worked as part-time) 

Grade: B    

Hours: Part-time 28 hours per week

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 residents.

The Friendship at Home Service is designed to provide main caregivers with some respite time from their caregiving role, knowing that their loved one is safely receiving good quality companionship and supervision.

We are currently looking for a Care Worker (Independence Support Worker) who can work within Thurrock in our community Friendship at Home Team. Our current service is provided Monday to Friday (except bank holidays). The sits we provide are usually commissioned in 3.5 - hour blocks (1 session) in the mornings and afternoons.

Full Driving Licence, business insurance (to cover use for work) and access to your own vehicle required for working in the Community – mileage paid at 55p per mile.

The successful candidate will need to always have a professional attitude and have knowledge around the understanding of Dementia, Behaviours that may be challenging, Safeguarding, Equality & Diversity, Adaptable communication, effective listening & working as part of a team and working independently. 

Benefits of Working with Us 

At Thurrock Council, we value our employees and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including: 

• 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 

DBS Check: A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check for Adults is required at Enhanced Level plus Adult's Barred List.

Important Dates

Closing Date (Redeployment Only): 15th October 2026

Closing Date (Internal & External): 25th October 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: [email protected] 

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

Download Job Profile (PDF Document)

Safer Recruitment Application Requirements

As part of the Safer Recruitment process, Gap Management from when leaving full-time education 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.  Please provide a full history with explanations of any gaps and ensure you also upload a copy of your full CV. 

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

Gaps in Employment Form 

Gaps in Employment Example