Estate caretakers are easy to notice as they wear a Thurrock Council uniform and carry identification badges.
The council's pension fund is part of the Essex Pension Fund managed by Essex County Council.
The fund is:
A Procurement Specific Questionnaire (PSQ) is a document you have to fill in at the beginning of the tendering process. The PSQ makes sure only suppliers who meet our minimum requirements are invited to a tender.
We work directly with children. Children who have suffered trauma, loss and separation need a variety of ways to express themselves - both verbally and non-verbally - so we always try to meet the individual needs of the child.
We're looking for people who are happy to make space for a child in their life and their home.You must be determined to make a real difference to a child's life, for a lifetime. You must also be:
We make sure there are enough school places available in the borough.We use school admissions information to make pupil forecasts, and align pupil places with demand. Where more capacity is needed, it is provided by either adding places to existing schools or opening new schools.
There will be lots of support available to you when you choose to become a foster carer with us.
If you are going door-to-door collecting money or goods for charitable purposes, you will need a permit from us. This includes where you are collecting goods for resale, with the intention of making a charitable donation from the proceeds.
Many schools have an anti-bullying policy that aims to protect students against harassment and abuse. Try and get hold of a copy when you tell a teacher about the problems you're having.