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Senior Practitioner - Preparing for Adulthood Team

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Posting date: 07 July 2025
Salary: £44,208 to £50,424 per year
Additional salary information: Pension plus Market Factor Supplement
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 28 July 2025
Location: RM17 6SL
Company: Thurrock Council
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: 2521_1751883851

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Summary

Salary: £44,208 - £50,424 per annum (Plus Market Factor Supplement subject to annual review)
Grade F
Permanent Contract
37 Hours per Week

We are seeking a committed individual to join us as a Senior Practitioner in our Preparing for Adulthood Team. This is a permanent role, and we are looking for a qualified social worker with experience in Adult Social Care to join this highly skilled and committed team. You will be working with Young Adults with various learning disabilities and impairments.
You will work closely with colleagues in other departments, and agencies to meet the care and support needs, and outcomes for our young adults.
You will become part of a 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 Children Services, Health, Education and Voluntary organisations.
Adult Social Care has so much to offer you, and we look forward to seeing what you can offer Adult Social Care.
For an informal discussion please call Maita Chapatarongo on 01375 659687.
A Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check at an Enhanced level with Adults and Children's Barred List is required for this role.
Advert Closing Date: TBC
- Redeployment Only: 17th June 2025
- Internal & External: 3rd August 2025
Interview Date: To Be Confirmed
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