Care Therapy Assistant (30 hours)
Job Summary
Job Title:Intermediate Care Therapy Assistant
Salary:per annum(pro rata to hours worked as part-time)
Grade: C
Contract Type:Fixed-Term 12 months
Working Hours: 30 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 Peoples 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.
WhatWereLooking For
Werelooking for someone who is highly motivated and good at communicating.
It is essential that the applicant has a valid full UK drivers 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 isrequiredfor all Safeguarding roles.Please complete the Gaps in Employment grid provided (refer to the example document for guidance) and upload it underMiscellaneous Documentsas part of your application.
If the Job Profile and Person Specification list any qualifications as essential please also upload copies of those relevant qualifications.
Required Experience:
Junior IC
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