Senior Practitioner - CLS Team

Job Description

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Senior Practitioner - Community Led Support (CLS) Team 3

£45,624 - £52,038 per annum (Plus £3K per annum Market Supplement - this is subject to annual review)

F

Permanent

37 hours per week

Thurrock Council are looking to recruit a Senior Social Work Practitioner to join Adult Social Care Services on a full-time permanent basis.

Successful applicants will be joining a Community Led Support Team that is committed to connecting individuals with their communities.

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.

The team is about responsive social care support that creates opportunity for vulnerable people to come together with their community to create opportunities and outcomes, while providing support that is committed to safeguarding the most vulnerable.

We are looking for a Senior Practitioner with at least two years managerial experience to join this supportive team and highly skilled team.

• You will need to be able to supervise social workers and support planners. Also, work closely with colleagues in other departments, and agencies to meet the care and support needs, and outcomes for our service users.
• You will become part of a very stable, award-winning team, where we provide the opportunity for you to grow and develop and join a very innovative and supportive service.
• You will need to be an excellent communicator and able to work alongside colleagues in Health and Voluntary organisations.

Social Work degree qualification and be registered with Social Work England (SWE).

Enhanced Level with Adults Barred List is required for this post.

• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Local Government Pension Scheme
• Flexible and hybrid working opportunities (where applicable)
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Employee assistance programme and wellbeing support
• Staff discounts and local offers
• A supportive and inclusive working environment

Closing Date (Redeployment Only): 29th January 2026

Closing Date (Internal & External): 15th February 2026

Interview Date:
To Be Confirmed

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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.

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.

Salary range

• £45,624 - £52,038 per year