Thurrock Council is looking for a Senior Practitioner - Urgent Community Response Team. It’s a permanent, full or part-time post based in Basildon, with hybrid working, paying £47,130 to £53,757 a year. Applications close on Sunday 22 November 2026.
About the role
Leads day-to-day practice in the Urgent Community Response Team, a joint nurse and social care team providing short-term support to prevent hospital admissions and aid discharges. Based at Basildon Hospital, working with health partners within Adult Social Care.
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 Social Work qualification
- Registered with Social Work England
- Enhanced DBS with Adult Barred List
- Significant adult social care experience
- Supervisory and mentoring experience
- Flexible shift working including weekends
What’s on offer
- Generous annual leave entitlement
- Local Government Pension Scheme
- Employee assistance programme and wellbeing support
- Ongoing training and professional development
- Staff discounts and local offers
- Flexible and hybrid working where applicable
How to apply
You apply directly with Thurrock Council: the Apply button takes you to their full advert. The closing date is 22 November 2026.
Interested in this role?
You’ll complete your application on Thurrock Council’s website.
