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Care Therapy Assistant (14.8 hours)
Job Description
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: Permanent
Working Hours: 14.8 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
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
- £29,253 - £32,736 per year