Casual Care Workers
Thurrock Council, Grays, Thurrock
Casual Care Workers
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Thurrock Council, Grays, Thurrock
- Part time
- Temporary
- Onsite working
Posted today, 7 Nov | Get your application in now to be one of the first to apply.
Closing date: Closing date not specified
Job ref: a30c0505db0d4aa1b21e8eeffd7d8c0b
Location ref: Grays, Thurrock
Full Job Description
Hours: Casual Contract 0 hours on an As & When Required Basis
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 local residents.
We are currently looking for Casual Care Workers who can work in our Community Homecare Team and within our Residential settings on 0hr contracts. This role is an interesting opportunity to provide care and support to Service Users in their own homes whilst maintaining and promoting independence.
The services provide care 365 days a year, 24hrs a day so a variety of shifts are available.
Full Driving Licence and access to your own vehicle is therefore required in order to support Community Teams - mileage paid at 55p per mile.
The successful candidate will need to have a professional attitude at all times and have knowledge around the understanding of Dementia, Challenging behaviours and Manual Handling - training also provided.
Benefits of Working with Us
At Thurrock Council, we value our employees and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:
- Generous annual leave entitlement starting at 25 days rising to 30 days after completing 5 years' continuous LG service (pro rata if part-time). No restrictions on annual leave for Casual Workers
- Membership of the generous Local Government Pension Scheme
- Staff discounts and local offers including eligibility for Blue Light Card Membership and Costco Warehouse
- Business Mileage paid at a rate of 55p per mile
- Ongoing training and professional development including the completion of a fully funded Care Certificate Programme within the first 12 months.
- Flexible and hybrid working opportunities (where applicable to the role)
- A free Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing support
- A supportive and inclusive working environment
The Caring for Thurrock Service supports the Hepatitis B Vaccination Programme. All care staff delivering front-line care services are encouraged to take up the offer of the fully funded Hepatitis B Vaccination Programme as recommended for this role.
DBS Check: A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check at Enhanced Level plus Adults Barred List is required for this post.
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