Support Planner - CLS Team 2

Job Title: Support Planner - Community Led Support Team 2
Salary: £34,638 - £39,309 per annum
Grade: D
Contract Type: Permanent  
Working Hours: 37 hours per week 

About the Role

Thurrock Adult Social Care are seeking an exceptional individual to join us as a Support Planner in our Community Led Support (CLS) Team 2. This role is an interesting opportunity to work in a team that is committed to connecting individuals with their communities.

The team is about responsive social care support that creates opportunity for vulnerable people to come together with their community to explore opportunities and outcomes, while providing support that is committed to safeguarding the most vulnerable.   

As part of a CLS team you will be working in a way that is responsive and proportionate, working with people to achieve their outcomes using their strengths and their community creativity, linking people with their communities focusing on ‘what matters rather than what’s the matter’. 

What We Are Looking For

You will need to be an excellent communicator and able to work alongside colleagues in other departments, health, community partners and agencies in order to meet the care and support needs, and outcomes for our residents. 

You will need to have an understanding of the social model of disability and the concept of person-directed care or the delivery outcomes to adults. Experience of working in a Health & Social Care setting is also essential for this role. 

Essential Qualifications:

A Social Care qualification NVQ level 3 or recognised Social Care or Health qualification is essential for this role.

Benefits of Working with Us 

Adult Social Care has so much to offer you, and we look forward to seeing what you can offer Adult Social Care. 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 


• Reflective supervision and management support

DBS Check: A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check at an Enhanced Level plus Adults Barred List is required for this role – at no extra cost.

Important Dates

• Redeployment Only Deadline: 10th September 2026


• Internal & External Deadline: 20th September 2026


• Interview Date: To Be Confirmed

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 

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