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Lead Community Life Skills Practitioner

Thurrock CouncilTilbury🇬🇧United Kingdom

Quick overview

SeniorityMid Senior

Employment typePart Time

Work modeHybrid

LocationTilbury, United Kingdom

Medication AdministrationOutreach

Job description

Job Title: Lead Community Life Skills Practitioner (3 part-time posts)
FTE Salary: £30,219 – £33,819 per annum (pro rata to hours worked as part-time)
Grade: C
Contract Type: Permanent
Working Hours: Part-time 12.3 hours per week

About the Role

We are looking for enthusiastic, compassionate and dedicated individuals to join our team as a Lead Community Life Skills Practitioner within the Disabled Children’s Short Breaks and Outreach Service.

This is a rewarding and varied role that offers the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and young people with disabilities across Thurrock. As a Lead Community Life Skills Practitioner you will be required to undertake the following key duties:

To undertake direct work with disabled children of all ages
To work closely with the team for disabled children
To lead, plan, facilitate and supervise short break sessions in the community
To supervise Community Life Skill Practitioner staff within sessions
To manage and oversee medication administration
To support children with specialist health care needs
To undertake training considered relevant to the role
To supervise contact as and when necessary.
To support and advise service users and to advocate on their behalf if necessary.
To offer advice on behavioural support and communication techniques.
To report to the Team Manager of any changes in child behaviours, any noted injuries, accidental/non accidental.
To help support and promote independence and life skills with young people.

Essential Qualifications

The successful applicant will be required to hold a relevant Level 3 childcare qualification and or have at least 2 years’ experience of working with disabled children in a professional setting.

DBS Check: At Enhanced Level with Children's Barred List is required for this post.

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): 6th November 2026

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

Interview Date: To Be Confirmed

Additional Information

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

Lauren Riddick - Centre Manager or Laura Hayden / Jackie Harper Deputy Managers on 01375 652200

To view and download the Job Profile and Person Specification for your use, please follow the link below:

Download Job Profile (PDF Document)

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

Safer Recruitment Application Requirements

As part of the Safer Recruitment process, Gap Management from when leaving full-time education 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. Please provide a full history with explanations of any gaps and ensure you also upload a copy of your full CV.

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