Thurrock Council is looking for a Lead Community Life Skills Practitioner. It’s a permanent, full or part-time post based in Tilbury, with hybrid working, paying £30,219 to £33,819 a year. Applications close on Sunday 15 November 2026.
About the role
Leads short break sessions in the community for disabled children and young people in Thurrock, supervising practitioner staff. Based at The Sunshine Centre, Tilbury, within the Disabled Children's Short Breaks and Outreach Service, reporting to the Team Manager.
About Thurrock Council
Thurrock Council is the unitary authority for the borough on the north bank of the Thames between east London and south Essex, covering Grays, Tilbury, Purfleet, Stanford-le-Hope, Corringham and South Ockendon. It provides every local council service, from schools and social care to highways, housing and planning.
What they’re looking for
- Relevant Level 3 childcare qualification
- At least 2 years' working with disabled children
- Enhanced DBS with Children's Barred List
- Experience supervising staff
- Experience of medication administration
- Experience supporting specialist health care needs
What’s on offer
- Generous annual leave entitlement
- Local Government Pension Scheme
- Flexible and hybrid working (where applicable)
- Ongoing training and development
- Employee assistance programme
- Staff discounts and local offers
How to apply
You apply directly with Thurrock Council: the Apply button takes you to their full advert. The closing date is 15 November 2026.
Interested in this role?
You’ll complete your application on Thurrock Council’s website.
