Social Worker - Continuing Health Care

Thurrock Council are looking for a qualified Social Worker to work within our Continuing Healthcare (CHC) Adult Social Care (ASC) Team under a fixed two-year contract. 

As a registered and qualified Social Worker, you will be working within a multi-disciplinary environment collaboratively with your social care colleagues and other professionals in the varied and complex field of NHS CHC. You will manage a diverse caseload, working across all care groups including older and younger adults, with mental health concerns and physical and learning disabilities.

About the Role 

The role involves working within Adult Services to undertake Care Act assessments and reviews for those with identified complex needs with potential eligibility for CHC. You will work from a multi-disciplinary perspective and work closely with health and social work colleagues to determine NHS eligibility, ensuring legal compliance (Care Act 2014, Mental Capacity Act) and promoting independence while supporting service users and families. 

What We’re Looking For 

You must, in the foremost, have knowledge and working experience of the National Framework for NHS Continuing Healthcare and NHS Funded Nursing Care alongside working within the duties and practice guidance of the Care Act 2014.   

We’re therefore looking for two qualified, registered Social Workers who have: 

Working knowledge and experience of the National Framework for NHS Continuing Healthcare and NHS Funded Nursing Care July 2022 (Revised) and the Care Act 2014.

Good advocacy skills 

A sound working knowledge and experience of working in CHC procedures and processes is essential. 

A sound understanding of how to apply a strengths-based approach.

Understanding of social work issues, legal frameworks, and social services statutory duties.

Commitment and ability to demonstrate social work values and behaviours.

Good multi-disciplinary working skills 

Good communications skills 

Good experience in working with CHC processes. 

Good report writing skills. 

Essential qualifications:  A Social Work qualification and be registered with Social Work England

DBS Check:  At Enhanced Level with Adults Barred List

Benefits of Working with Us 

At Thurrock Council, we value our employees and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including: 

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 

Important Dates 

Closing Date (Redeployment Only): 27th July 2026

Closing Date (Internal & External): 16th August 2026

Interview Date:  To Be Confirmed

Additional Information 

If you have any questions about the role or interview process, please contact: 

Kathy Taylor - Service Manager CHC Practice Lead for Adult Social Care

KTTaylor@thurrock.gov.uk

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 is required for all Safeguarding roles. Please complete the Gaps in Employment grid provided (refer to the example document for guidance) and upload it under Miscellaneous Documents as part of your application.  

If the Job Profile and Person Specification list any qualifications as essential, please also upload copies of those relevant qualifications. 

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About usWhy 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.

Further information can be found here Employment benefits | Working for the council | Thurrock Council

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.

For further information about Thurrock Council please visit our website: Thurrock Council