Care Therapy Assistant (14.8 hours)


Company:	Thurrock Council
Salary:	£29,253 to £32,736 a year
Hours:	Part-time
Location:	Thurrock, RM17 6SL
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	27 Aug 2026
Closing date:	9 Sept 2026

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Summary

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:

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