Local Area Co-ordinator
Job Description
Local Area Co-ordinator
Salary: £39,027 - £44,463 per annum pro-rata to hours worked
Grade: E
Contract: 12 month Fixed-Term Contract (or internal secondment)
Part-Time 18.5 Hours per Week
About the Service
We are seeking an engaging and committed individual to join us as Local Area Co-ordinator within Adult Social Care Services. This role is a varied, interesting and exciting opportunity to support people, plan, organise and access a range of practical and personalised supports and services which enhance their participation in, and contribution to, their local community.
We are transforming the way we connect people and places - helping people to create their own practical solutions within communities that are inclusive and supportive.
About the Role
The Local Area Co-ordinator will work with people and their families in Thurrock using this approach. The Local Area Coordinator will support people, plan, organise and access a range of practical and personalised supports and services which enhance their participation in, and contribution to, their local community.
What We Are Looking For
We are looking for an exceptional individual who can combine a passion for their local community, with a commitment to working alongside people in very practical ways – always looking for local solutions through the networks and resources that they know within the community.
So, if you subscribe to Professor Edgar Cahn, the US civil rights lawyer and inventor of time banks views, then the Co-ordinator role could be for you: The only way the world is going to address social problems is by enlisting the very people who are classified as ‘clients’ and ‘consumers’ and converting them into co-workers, partners and rebuilders of the core economy.
Thurrock believe in in the strength and contribution of all local people (including those who are labelled as clients or social care recipients) to build and pursue a positive vision for Thurrock.
Working alongside people, their families and their communities, the ideal candidate will:
- Be committed to enhancing the lives of all people.
- Have excellent communication and negotiation skills to build and nurture relationships at a personal, community and service level.
- Be committed to building inclusive communities and promoting equity and fairness of opportunity.
- Have knowledge of issues facing people with disabilities, mental health needs, dementia, sensory impairments, older people, their families and communities.
- Can analyse issues and reach creative solutions with people.
DBS Check: A Disclosure and Barring Service Check (DBS) at Enhanced level with Adults Barred List will be required for this role.
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
For an informal discussion or more information about the role please contact Rachel Farmer on RXFarmer@thurrock.gov.uk or Susan Griggs on SGriggs@thurrock.gov.uk
Key Dates:
Closing Date (Redeployment Only): 12th March 2026
Closing Date (Internal & External): 22nd March 2026
Interview Date: To Be Confirmed
To view the Job Profile and Person Specification please follow the link below:
Download Job Profile (PDF Document)
Application Requirements
As part of the Safer Recruitment process, Gap Management 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.
If the Job Profile and Person Specification list any qualifications as essential, please also upload copies of those relevant qualifications.
About us
Why Thurrock?
Working at Thurrock Council gives you the opportunity to join an organisation that is changing at pace, one where you can make a real difference to the lives of the people we serve.
Thurrock Council is moving towards a new community leadership approach which involves linking with local partners and communities as we shape our improvement for the years ahead.
This is an exciting time to join us, to shape the future success of our changing organisation and to have a positive influence on our borough.
Our location
Thurrock is located on the north bank of the river Thames. Our urban centres are a vibrant mix of established towns and new young communities, with a diverse and growing population of around 160,000 residents.
We are an emerging cultural and arts centre, home to the production centre for the Royal Opera House and the National Skills Academy for Creative and Cultural Skills. We have excellent retail and leisure opportunities, including Lakeside Shopping Centre, country parks, forests, and marshes.
Thurrock is just half an hour journey away from the centre of London by train and well connected by road.
Staff benefits
We offer lots of staff benefits, including a generous annual leave entitlement and hybrid working. We champion flexible working and job share applications are welcome.
Further information can be found here Employment benefits | Working for the council | Thurrock Council
Equality, Diversity & Inclusion
Thurrock Council is committed to equal opportunities. As a Disability Confident Employer, disabled people will be offered an interview where they meet all essential criteria on the person specification.
We serve a diverse community where people are different yet equal. Diversity underpins everything we do.
For further information about Thurrock Council please visit our website: Thurrock Council
Salary range
- £39,027 - £44,463 per year