Salary: £42,917 - £49,113 per annum 

Grade F 

Permanent Contract

37 Hours per Week

We are seeking a committed individual to join us as Senior Practitioner in the Community Led Support Team (CLS 4) Integrated Team. 

Are you an experienced Senior Social Worker looking for a new challenge?

We are looking for practitioners who are experienced, confident, creative, and empowered to promote change and positive outcomes for adults and who will be committed to our journey of continuing improvement. If you are passionate about the outcomes for adults, committed to direct work and want to make a difference in the life of adults, we want to hear from you!

We are always on the look-out for talented, enthusiastic qualified Social Workers and experienced Social Workers ready to take the next step in their career to becoming Senior Practitioners. You will need to be able to supervise social workers and support planners. You will hold cases that consist mainly of the most complex situations.

This role is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the Community Led Support (CLS) Integrated Team within the Adults, Housing and Health directorate of the Council.  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, and focusing on what matters rather than what’s the matter. 

In return, we will offer -

• Generous annual leave entitlement – 25 days rising to 30 after 5 years’ service.
• Flexible working to enable work life balance.
• Reflective supervision and management support
• Excellent training opportunities and an established CPD programme.

For an informal discussion please call Maureen Okpalauko on 01375 652 693.  

A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check at an enhanced level is required for this role.

Closing Date: 26th May 2024 

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

jobprofile - Senior - Practitioner.pdf

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