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We are proud to be ‘Good’ in Medway and are determined to build on the great work that has been done so far to improve the services for our children, young people and families.\nRecent promotions, following our investment in new Assistant Team Managers across the service, mean we are now looking for passionate social workers who can commit to making a difference to our children in Medway.\nChildren matter in Medway, and so do you. It’s an exciting time to join us as we offer competitive pay and conditions and hybrid working. We are committed to helping you to grow and develop throughout your career and reach your full potential. Our practice development offer along with management capacity across our teams, ensures you will be guided, supported and cared for.\nWhether you have recently completed your ASYE or have worked in children’s social work for some years we would love you to join us on our ongoing journey. You will be joining an experienced and dedicated social work team who have relationship and strengths-based work with children and families at the core of their practice.\nExperienced Social Workers (with 2+ years post qualifying experience) will be offered a package of up to £50,067 per annum (inclusive of benefits).\nSocial Workers with less than 2 years’ service will be offered a package of up to £45,055 per annum (inclusive of benefits).\nJoin us and #Make a Difference…\n \nOur Offer\nWe are proud to offer a range of benefits including –\n<ul>\n<li>A generous annual leave entitlement up to 30 days plus bank holidays</li>\n<li>An excellent local government pension scheme</li>\n<li>An essential car user allowance with option to apply for a lease car after six months.</li>\n<li>Free car parking</li>\n<li>Hybrid working - enabling you to work from home/office (minimum of 2 days per week will be required in the office). Assessment Teams are office based for duty weeks.</li>\n<li>Relocation package of up to £8,000</li>\n<li>A range of staff benefits and discounts including access to fantastic discounts and savings on shops and services, travel discounts, health and wellbeing support, and an employee assistance service.</li>\n<li>Access to <a href=\"https://www.medway.gov.uk/info/200255/childrens_social_worker_jobs/759/professional_development\">professional development and support</a> including Community Care Inform.</li>\n<li>Hybrid working style </li>\n</ul>\nAbout You\n<ul>\n<li>You will hold a recognised Social Work qualification eg. Degree in Social Work, PGC in Social Work, CQSW, DipSW or equivalent and be registered with Social Work England.</li>\n<li>You will have successfully completed your ASYE </li>\n<li>You will have a full driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes.</li>\n</ul>\nFor further information on the qualifications, skills and experience required, please refer to the Job Profile and Person Specification.\n \nAdditional Information\nFor an informal discussion, please don't hesitate to contact one of the recruiting managers below. Alternatively, please email the recruitment team on cscrecruitment@medway.gov.uk. \nLaura Saunders, Service Manager (Children in Care) on 01634 337328.\nTo apply please click on the ‘Apply Online’ button at the bottom of this advert. \nApplications will be reviewed weekly and shortlisted candidates invited to interview via Microsoft Teams.\nWe reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time prior to the closing date.\nThis position is subject to an Enhanced Children’s DBS Check.\nFor more information on our roles within Children’s Services please visit <a href=\"https://www.medway.gov.uk/childrenservicesjobs\">https://www.medway.gov.uk/childrenservicesjobs</a>\nTo find out more about Medway the place please click <a href=\"https://www.medway.gov.uk/info/200264/medway_the_place\">here</a>.\nPlease consider the application guidance when submitting your application.\nPlease note that all recruitment correspondence, including interview letters and contracts of employment will usually be sent out via email, if you require documentation/correspondence in hard copy format, please contact the Children's Services Recruitment Team on 01634 332211 or email <a href=\"mailto:cscrecruitment@medway.gov.uk\">cscrecruitment@medway.gov.uk</a> \nIf you are not contacted within 3 weeks of the advert closing date then you have not been shortlisted.\nPlease visit <a href=\"http://www.mindfulemployer.net/\">http://www.mindfulemployer.net/</a> for information on how Medway Council put good practices in place to ensure employees and job applicants who declare mental health issues receive the right level of support.\nEqual Opportunities Commitment Statement\nMedway Council is committed to creating an inclusive work environment with a diverse workforce. All appropriately qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or age\nFor further information please refer to the Medway information pack available as a download or to view online.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"Up to £49,146 (inclusive of market allowance) + annual retention payment","publishDate":"2024-10-07T10:48:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-10-21T22:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/11099a19-4337-4ee0-aac2-712cc7c8455d.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"b72b9875-84a1-4f4c-b399-a6bad38cc03a","title":"Social Worker / Experienced Social Worker - Children's Social Work Teams","employer":"Medway Council","department":"","location":"Chatham, Kent","locationType":2,"description":"We are currently recruiting Social Workers to join our Children's Social Work Team. We are proud to be ‘Good’ in Medway and are determined to build on the great work that has been done so far to improve the services for our children, young people and families.\nRecent promotions, following our investment in new Assistant Team Managers across the service, mean we are now looking for passionate social workers who can commit to making a difference to our children in Medway.\nChildren matter in Medway, and so do you. It’s an exciting time to join us as we offer competitive pay and conditions and hybrid working. We are committed to helping you to grow and develop throughout your career and reach your full potential. Our practice development offer along with management capacity across our teams, ensures you will be guided, supported and cared for.\nWhether you have recently completed your ASYE or have worked in children’s social work for some years we would love you to join us on our ongoing journey. You will be joining an experienced and dedicated social work team who have relationship and strengths-based work with children and families at the core of their practice.\nExperienced Social Workers (with 2+ years post qualifying experience) will be offered a package of up to £50,067 per annum (inclusive of benefits).\nSocial Workers with less than 2 years’ service will be offered a package of up to £45,055 per annum (inclusive of benefits).\nJoin us and #Make a Difference…\n \nOur Offer\nWe are proud to offer a range of benefits including –\n<ul>\n<li>A generous annual leave entitlement up to 30 days plus bank holidays</li>\n<li>An excellent local government pension scheme</li>\n<li>An essential car user allowance with option to apply for a lease car after six months.</li>\n<li>Free car parking</li>\n<li>Hybrid working - enabling you to work from home/office (minimum of 2 days per week will be required in the office). Assessment Teams are office based for duty weeks.</li>\n<li>Relocation package of up to £8,000</li>\n<li>A range of staff benefits and discounts including access to fantastic discounts and savings on shops and services, travel discounts, health and wellbeing support, and an employee assistance service.</li>\n<li>Access to <a href=\"https://www.medway.gov.uk/info/200255/childrens_social_worker_jobs/759/professional_development\">professional development and support</a> including Community Care Inform.</li>\n<li>Hybrid working style </li>\n</ul>\nAbout You\n<ul>\n<li>You will hold a recognised Social Work qualification eg. Degree in Social Work, PGC in Social Work, CQSW, DipSW or equivalent and be registered with Social Work England.</li>\n<li>You will have successfully completed your ASYE </li>\n<li>You will have a full driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes.</li>\n</ul>\nFor further information on the qualifications, skills and experience required, please refer to the Job Profile and Person Specification.\n \nAdditional Information\nFor an informal discussion, please don't hesitate to contact one of the recruiting managers below. Alternatively, please email the recruitment team on cscrecruitment@medway.gov.uk. \nSuzanne Mehmet, Service Manager (Assessment) - 01634 334470\nOliver Bruce, Service Manager (Children's Social Work Teams) - 01634 337312\nTo apply please click on the ‘Apply Online’ button at the bottom of this advert. \nApplications will be reviewed weekly and shortlisted candidates invited to interview via Microsoft Teams.\nWe reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time prior to the closing date.\nThis position is subject to an Enhanced Children’s DBS Check.\nFor more information on our roles within Children’s Services please visit <a href=\"https://www.medway.gov.uk/childrenservicesjobs\">https://www.medway.gov.uk/childrenservicesjobs</a>\nTo find out more about Medway the place please click <a href=\"https://www.medway.gov.uk/info/200264/medway_the_place\">here</a>.\nPlease consider the application guidance when submitting your application.\nPlease note that all recruitment correspondence, including interview letters and contracts of employment will usually be sent out via email, if you require documentation/correspondence in hard copy format, please contact the Children's Services Recruitment Team on 01634 332211 or email <a href=\"mailto:cscrecruitment@medway.gov.uk\">cscrecruitment@medway.gov.uk</a> \nIf you are not contacted within 3 weeks of the advert closing date then you have not been shortlisted.\nPlease visit <a href=\"http://www.mindfulemployer.net/\">http://www.mindfulemployer.net/</a> for information on how Medway Council put good practices in place to ensure employees and job applicants who declare mental health issues receive the right level of support.\nEqual Opportunities Commitment Statement\nMedway Council is committed to creating an inclusive work environment with a diverse workforce. 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Provide general administrative support to the Property Services team. To book inspections and visits for the Property Services team. To complete satisfaction surveys and record results for Property Services programme of works. To undertake disrepair calls, log and administer any resulting actions. To send letters and monitor responses to follow-up where there is no response. Work closely with repairs contactor to raise repairs A Medway Council Apprenticeship will give you the opportunity to earn a salary and gain a qualification whilst gathering invaluable workplace skills and experience. An opportunity has arisen for a motivated and enthusiastic Property Service Apprentice to join the HRA Property Services Team within the Housing Service. This is a great chance to gain the Business Administrator Advanced Apprenticeship Level 3 whilst working for the Property Services Team provide support as listed above. As part of this role you can expect to undertake the following tasks:\n<ul>\n<li>Data inputting</li>\n<li>Scanning</li>\n<li>Filing</li>\n<li>Updating of systems</li>\n<li>Email inbox monitoring</li>\n<li>Maintenance of database</li>\n<li>Calling tenants</li>\n<li>Writing and sending letter</li>\n<li>Responding to simple queries via telephone or email</li>\n</ul>\n \nFor Level 3 Apprentices - The Business Administrator Apprenticeship is a two year programme incorporating real work experience and learning, to gain the knowledge and development of skills and behaviours to successfully complete the programme. This apprenticeship involves approximately 18 months on the job development, followed by an end point assessment consisting of a knowledge test, a presentation on the project completed; and a discussion on the portfolio of learning and development produced during the apprenticeship. A grading of either Pass or Distinction is achievable. Ideally you will have good communication and interpersonal skills, combined with competent IT skills, accurate data entry along with a good attention to detail. However we are happy to support you to reach those goals if you are highly motivated and have the desire to learn and succeed. If this sounds like the role for you, then we would encourage you to apply today. Applicants must be able to demonstrate all essential requirements as listed in the job profile. As an Apprentice with Medway Council, you will be a valued member of our Apprenticeship Academy. We will encourage and support you to realise your potential. You will have the opportunity to learn from colleagues who are experts in their field and gain insights that can only come from real world experience We will support you every step of the way for you to succeed in your apprenticeship and help you to become the best version of yourself. An openness to review and reflect on your performance and progress is important as well as the willingness to accept feedback that will help you to develop and grow in this role. Medway Council’s Apprenticeship Academy extends to all our Apprentices a guarantee that their apprenticeship qualifications will be regularly monitored and quality assured with the respective training providers. In return we offer you:\n<ul>\n<li>23 days paid annual leave</li>\n<li>Generous local government pension</li>\n<li>Access to wider training and development qualifications</li>\n<li>Flexible working scheme</li>\n<li>Free NUS Apprentice Extra Card- student discounts at 100’s of retailers</li>\n<li>Student rates for Medway Council Leisure Centres</li>\n<li>Student rates for Medway Council Libraries plus free e-books</li>\n<li>Discounted Arriva bus travel</li>\n</ul>\nImportant Information Interviews are likely to be held in person at Medway Council offices at Gun Wharf, if your application is successfully shortlisted. If you would like to have an informal discussion with the recruiting manager please call 07740 590450. Please be advised that if you are not contacted within 3 weeks of the advert closing date then you have not been shortlisted. All recruitment correspondence, including interview letters and contracts of employment will usually be sent out via email. Please visit <a href=\"http://www.mindfulemployer.net/\">http://www.mindfulemployer.net/</a> for information on how Medway Council put good practices in place to ensure employees and job applicants who declare mental health issues receive the right level of support. We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time prior to the closing date.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"Level 3 - £236.80 per week","publishDate":"2024-10-04T12:34:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-11-08T23:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/3d4cca07-3da3-465e-9d1b-ed2f10cf38fa.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"0fad4384-df3c-49bc-b606-ffe036d91f7b","title":"Bikeability Officer","employer":"Medway Council","department":"","location":"Works from multiple locations; maybe occasions where you will attend Gun Wharf","locationType":1,"description":"Assist with the delivery of National Standard cycle training. The training provides a basic skills off-road course (Level 1), basic on-road training course (Level 2) and an advanced skills course (Level 3) to children and adults Bikeability Balance training to Yr R Children\n<ul>\n<li>Assist with the delivery of National Standard cycle training as organised by Medway Council</li>\n<li>Complete course paperwork including registers, assessments, course reports and results.</li>\n<li>Complete risk assessments of the trainees, cycles, and the training area (including on-road locations).</li>\n<li>Collection of consent forms at the start of training sessions.</li>\n<li>Accountable for the safety and welfare of colleagues and trainees.</li>\n<li>Ensure training is delivered in line with Medway Council health and safety policy with an awareness of accident and incident reporting procedures.</li>\n<li>Enable trainees to cycle safely, promoting cycling as a means of transport and a fun, healthy activity.</li>\n</ul>\nIn return we offer you: \n<ul>\n<li>Generous annual leave entitlement</li>\n<li>Generous local government pension scheme package</li>\n<li>Access to wider training and development qualifications</li>\n<li>Flexible working scheme</li>\n<li>Travel plan discounts</li>\n<li>Car Benefit Scheme from Tusker</li>\n<li>Access to CAREFIRST advice & counselling service</li>\n<li>Employee discount scheme for national and local retailers</li>\n<li>The Government has introduced new ways of supporting parents with childcare costs. Further details are available here: - <a href=\"https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/\">https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/</a>\n</li>\n</ul>\nWe're committed to making Medway carbon neutral by 2050. We have developed an action plan to ensure we play our part in addressing the climate emergency. Our declaration fits into our <a href=\"https://www.medway.gov.uk/info/200387/council_plan\">Council Plan</a> priority of making Medway a place to be proud of. The main outcome being a 'clean and green environment'. All Medway Council staff can access an additional day’s paid leave to undertake a volunteering activity which supports climate change. \nOur organisation: \nMedway is a unitary authority in the South East of England, made up of the towns of Strood, Rochester, Chatham, Gillingham and Rainham and more rural areas, including the Hoo Peninsula.\nSituated in Kent in the South-East of England, the area has plenty of green spaces, excellent facilities and easy access to the national motorway and rail networks, facilitating superb transport links to London.\nWe provide all local Government services for a quarter of a million people, looking after <a href=\"http://www.medway.gov.uk/schoolsandeducation.aspx\">education</a>, <a href=\"http://www.medway.gov.uk/binsrubbishandrecycling.aspx\">environment</a>, <a href=\"http://www.medway.gov.uk/carehealthandsupport.aspx\">social care</a>, <a href=\"http://www.medway.gov.uk/housing.aspx\">housing</a>, <a href=\"http://www.medway.gov.uk/planningandbuilding.aspx\">planning</a>, <a href=\"http://www.medway.gov.uk/businessandinvestment.aspx\">business</a> and much more - everything from frontline services such as rubbish collection and events like the Dickens Festival to work that goes on behind the scenes to ensure services in Medway run smoothly and cost effectively.\nWorking at Medway Council means that you get to be part of this journey working alongside talented, professional colleagues to drive forward change to transform the lives of our residents and the communities they live in.\nIf you have any queries, please contact us on 01634 334499 or if you would like to have an informal discussion with the recruiting manager, please in the first instance email <a href=\"mailto:bikeability@medway.gov.uk\">bikeability@medway.gov.uk</a> \nImportant Information- \nApplicants must be able to demonstrate all essential requirements as listed in the job profile\n<h4>Equal Opportunities Commitment Statement</h4>\nMedway Council is committed to creating an inclusive work environment with a diverse workforce. All appropriately qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, race, colour, ethnic or national origin, disability, marital status, family commitments, sexual orientation, age, HIV status, religious or political beliefs, social class or trade union activity or irrelevant spent conviction.\nFor further information please refer to the Medway information pack available as a download or to view online. \nPlease be advised that if you are not contacted within 3 weeks of the advert closing date then you have not been shortlisted. All recruitment correspondence, including interview letters and contracts of employment will usually be sent out via email.\nPlease visit <a href=\"http://www.mindfulemployer.net/\">http://www.mindfulemployer.net/</a> for information on how Medway Council put good practices in place to ensure employees and job applicants who declare mental health issues receive the right level of support.\nWe reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time prior to the closing date.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"Range 2 - £22,597- £24,000 per annum / pro - rata","publishDate":"2024-10-04T08:48:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-11-01T23:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/ab900204-a04f-4c2f-977a-45b6ba82df71.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"bcd6a1d6-61a0-43a9-b58b-34cc16a012de","title":"Assistant Team Manager - Children in Care","employer":"Medway Council","department":"","location":"Chatham, Kent","locationType":2,"description":"We are recruiting an Assistant Team Manager who can commit to making a difference to our children in Medway.\nReporting to a Team Manager, as an ATM you will lead and manage a small team of social workers and create a supportive and collaborative team environment. ATM’s are not case holding. You will deliver high quality supervision and support social workers in the management of cases ensuring that high quality practice is delivered to safeguard and promote the wellbeing of vulnerable children and young people.\nChildren matter in Medway, and so do you. It’s an exciting time to join us as we offer competitive pay and conditions and hybrid working. We are committed to helping you to grow and develop throughout your career and reach your full potential. Our practice development offer, whether you are a manager or practitioner, ensures you will be guided, supported and cared for.\nWhether you are an experienced social worker ready for the next step or an existing assistant team manager we’d like to hear from you. You will be joining an experienced and dedicated social work team who have relationship and strengths-based work with children and families at the core of their practice.\nWe have posts across our social work service, in social work, assessment and children in care.\nCandidates will be offered a competitive basic salary between £43,647 and £48,695 dependant on your experience, and the potential to earn up to £57,695 per year when market premiums and retention are applied.\nJoin us and #Make a Difference…\nOur Offer\nWe are proud to offer a range of benefits including –\n<ul>\n<li>A market allowance of £6,000 per annum (payable in 12 equal instalments)</li>\n<li>A retention payment of £3,000 per annum (payable in April, following 1 years service in Medway)</li>\n<li>A generous annual leave entitlement up to 30 days plus bank holidays</li>\n<li>An excellent local government pension scheme</li>\n<li>An essential car user allowance with option to apply for a lease car after six months.</li>\n<li>Free car parking</li>\n<li>Hybrid working - enabling you to work from home/office (minimum of 2 days per week will be required in the office). 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Healthy Way is delivered over a 12-week period to a group of up to 25 adults who are wanting to make lifestyle changes. Healthy Way discusses a range of topics such as the Eat well guide, Type 2 diabetes, behavioural change, sleep and so much more. Healthy Way courses are scheduled around the facilitator’s availability. We are looking for three facilitators on zero-hour contracts to join the team with day, evening and Saturday morning availability. Full training will be provided.\nThe successful candidate will need to have good communication skills, be non-judgemental and flexible. They will also need to be a self-starter who enjoys connecting with people.\nIn return we offer you: \n<ul>\n<li>Generous annual leave entitlement</li>\n<li>Generous local government pension scheme package</li>\n<li>Access to wider training and development qualifications</li>\n<li>Flexible working scheme</li>\n<li>Travel plan discounts</li>\n<li>Car Benefit Scheme from Tusker</li>\n<li>Access to CAREFIRST advice & counselling service</li>\n<li>Employee discount scheme for national and local retailers</li>\n<li>The Government has introduced new ways of supporting parents with childcare costs. Further details are available here: - <a href=\"https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/\">https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/</a>\n</li>\n</ul>\nWe're committed to making Medway carbon neutral by 2050. We have developed an action plan to ensure we play our part in addressing the climate emergency. Our declaration fits into our <a href=\"https://www.medway.gov.uk/info/200387/council_plan\">Council Plan</a> priority of making Medway a place to be proud of. The main outcome being a 'clean and green environment'. All Medway Council staff can access an additional day’s paid leave to undertake a volunteering activity which supports climate change. \nOur organisation: \nMedway is a unitary authority in the South East of England, made up of the towns of Strood, Rochester, Chatham, Gillingham and Rainham and more rural areas, including the Hoo Peninsula.\nSituated in Kent in the South-East of England, the area has plenty of green spaces, excellent facilities and easy access to the national motorway and rail networks, facilitating superb transport links to London.\nWe provide all local Government services for a quarter of a million people, looking after <a href=\"http://www.medway.gov.uk/schoolsandeducation.aspx\">education</a>, <a href=\"http://www.medway.gov.uk/binsrubbishandrecycling.aspx\">environment</a>, <a href=\"http://www.medway.gov.uk/carehealthandsupport.aspx\">social care</a>, <a href=\"http://www.medway.gov.uk/housing.aspx\">housing</a>, <a href=\"http://www.medway.gov.uk/planningandbuilding.aspx\">planning</a>, <a href=\"http://www.medway.gov.uk/businessandinvestment.aspx\">business</a> and much more - everything from frontline services such as rubbish collection and events like the Dickens Festival to work that goes on behind the scenes to ensure services in Medway run smoothly and cost effectively.\nWorking at Medway Council means that you get to be part of this journey working alongside talented, professional colleagues to drive forward change to transform the lives of our residents and the communities they live in.\nIf you would like to have an informal discussion with the recruiting manager, please e-mail Katherine Williams on katherine.williams@medway.gov.uk\nImportant Information- \nApplicants must be able to demonstrate all essential requirements as listed in the job profile\n<h4>Equal Opportunities Commitment Statement</h4>\nMedway Council is committed to creating an inclusive work environment with a diverse workforce. All appropriately qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, race, colour, ethnic or national origin, disability, marital status, family commitments, sexual orientation, age, HIV status, religious or political beliefs, social class or trade union activity or irrelevant spent conviction.\nFor further information please refer to the Medway information pack available as a download or to view online. \nPlease be advised that if you are not contacted within 3 weeks of the advert closing date then you have not been shortlisted. All recruitment correspondence, including interview letters and contracts of employment will usually be sent out via email.\nPlease visit <a href=\"http://www.mindfulemployer.net/\">http://www.mindfulemployer.net/</a> for information on how Medway Council put good practices in place to ensure employees and job applicants who declare mental health issues receive the right level of support.\nWe reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time prior to the closing date.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"Range 3 - £24,525 - £29,268 per annum / pro rata","publishDate":"2024-10-03T08:24:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-11-03T23:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/8d898608-ae9c-4daf-aacc-921e3304e5f7.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"d12f757f-7258-4cff-b12d-ea0134012493","title":"Executive Assistant","employer":"Medway Council","department":"","location":"Works part from home and part from Gun Wharf, Chatham","locationType":2,"description":"If you have experience providing administrative and executive support and are looking for an exciting new opportunity to work in a team aiming to improve the lives of adults in Medway to live happier and healthier lives, then this is the job for you. An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Executive Assistant to provide administrative and executive support to the Assistant Director of Adult Social Care. In this role you will lead on key projects and provide a high level of executive support to the Assistant Director. This includes a wide range of activities and responsibilities, ranging from providing; reports, presentations and briefing notes and supporting various meetings; organisation, agenda setting and distribution, record of meetings and management of action logs to line management of the personal assistant to ensure the smooth running of the Assistant Director’s office. As the successful candidate, you will have relevant experience and be proficient in the skills required for the role (technical and personal). You will also be able to evidence advanced organisational skills and be able to build strong relationships at all levels within and outside of the organisation.\nIf you have any questions about the role please contact: <a href=\"mailto:claire.munroscott@medway.gov.uk\">claire.munroscott@medway.gov.uk</a> Closing date: 14th October 2024\nInterviews are due to take place on the 18th October 2024.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£29,793 - £35,410 per annum","publishDate":"2024-10-02T12:57:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-10-13T22:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/601bfc77-22e7-400e-9c06-6db084bf616b.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"3cdd66b9-8503-4a78-9b2d-3da296ccbe74","title":"Senior Social Worker","employer":"Medway Council","department":"","location":"Hybrid – Works part in the office (Gun Wharf) and part from home","locationType":2,"description":"As the Senior Social Worker, you will be required to contribute to the delivery of a highly effective Adult Social Care service in an efficient manner. You will ensure the service is delivered using a strengths based, personalised approach and lead on agreed areas of quality assurance and audit activity – ensuring that multiple and complex sources of information (e.g. complaints, safeguarding adult reviews, audits etc.) are gathered, analysed, and used to direct quality improvement activity. You will be responsible for the professional supervision and oversee a team of social care staff ensuring improvement activity with the service is driven by but not limited to training, coaching and mentoring, peer support workshops. You will provide oversight, professional advice and guidance to the team whilst maintaining your own complex case load. You will be required to work autonomously within the role, demonstrating expert and effective practice in complex situations managing higher levels of risk in a way that ensures the safeguarding and welfare of service users. You will work within organisational policy and legislative requirements including The Care Act, Mental Capacity Act and Mental Health Act. You will research and develop practice guidance, training materials and best practice toolkits in line with local and national policy and ensure that these are understood and adopted operationally. You will be required to develop good practice guidance and tools within a specialist area of the service ensuring learning is shared across all professionals to improve practice and achieve better outcome for our service users. You will represent the local authority in a range of key meetings, panels and groups, ensuring follow up on agreed actions and work closely with colleagues within the council and external partners ensuring that person centred outcomes are met in ways which utilise available resources as effectively as possible. In return we offer you: \n<ul>\n<li>Generous annual leave entitlement</li>\n<li>Generous local government pension scheme package</li>\n<li>Access to wider training and development qualifications</li>\n<li>Flexible working scheme</li>\n<li>Travel plan discounts</li>\n<li>Car Benefit Scheme from Tusker</li>\n<li>Access to CAREFIRST advice & counselling service</li>\n<li>Employee discount scheme for national and local retailers</li>\n<li>The Government has introduced new ways of supporting parents with childcare costs. Further details are available here: - <a href=\"https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/\">https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/</a>\n</li>\n</ul>\nWe're committed to making Medway carbon neutral by 2050. We have developed an action plan to ensure we play our part in addressing the climate emergency. Our declaration fits into our <a href=\"https://www.medway.gov.uk/info/200387/council_plan\">Council Plan</a> priority of making Medway a place to be proud of. The main outcome being a 'clean and green environment'. All Medway Council staff can access an additional day’s paid leave to undertake a volunteering activity which supports climate change. Our organisation: Medway is a unitary authority in the South East of England, made up of the towns of Strood, Rochester, Chatham, Gillingham and Rainham and more rural areas, including the Hoo Peninsula. Situated in Kent in the South-East of England, the area has plenty of green spaces, excellent facilities and easy access to the national motorway and rail networks, facilitating superb transport links to London. We provide all local Government services for a quarter of a million people, looking after <a href=\"http://www.medway.gov.uk/schoolsandeducation.aspx\">education</a>, <a href=\"http://www.medway.gov.uk/binsrubbishandrecycling.aspx\">environment</a>, <a href=\"http://www.medway.gov.uk/carehealthandsupport.aspx\">social care</a>, <a href=\"http://www.medway.gov.uk/housing.aspx\">housing</a>, <a href=\"http://www.medway.gov.uk/planningandbuilding.aspx\">planning</a>, <a href=\"http://www.medway.gov.uk/businessandinvestment.aspx\">business</a> and much more - everything from frontline services such as rubbish collection and events like the Dickens Festival to work that goes on behind the scenes to ensure services in Medway run smoothly and cost effectively. Working at Medway Council means that you get to be part of this journey working alongside talented, professional colleagues to drive forward change to transform the lives of our residents and the communities they live in. If you would like to have an informal discussion with the recruiting manager, please e-mail Emily Stevens on emily.stevens@medway.gov.uk. Interviews are likely to be held virtually via Microsoft Teams. Full details on how this will work will be sent to you, if your application is successfully shortlisted. Important Information- Applicants must be able to demonstrate all essential requirements as listed in the job profile Equal Opportunities Commitment Statement Medway Council is committed to creating an inclusive work environment with a diverse workforce. All appropriately qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, race, colour, ethnic or national origin, disability, marital status, family commitments, sexual orientation, age, HIV status, religious or political beliefs, social class or trade union activity or irrelevant spent conviction. For further information please refer to the Medway information pack available as a download or to view online. Please be advised that if you are not contacted within 3 weeks of the advert closing date then you have not been shortlisted. All recruitment correspondence, including interview letters and contracts of employment will usually be sent out via email. Please visit <a href=\"http://www.mindfulemployer.net/\">http://www.mindfulemployer.net/</a> for information on how Medway Council put good practices in place to ensure employees and job applicants who declare mental health issues receive the right level of support. We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time prior to the closing date.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"Range SW3 - £43,647 - £47,691 per annum / pro rata","publishDate":"2024-10-02T09:31:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-10-16T22:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/4e49bae6-3f7c-40d7-b586-c26f4e2b3761.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"30feb5fe-da6d-4518-88ea-8ed9f69dec52","title":"Brokerage Officer","employer":"Medway Council","department":"","location":"Hybrid – Works part in the office (Gun Wharf) and part from home","locationType":2,"description":"We are currently recruiting for a Brokerage Officer to broker resource requests for Care Packages from across Medway Adults Social Care, working with stakeholders to agree the most resource efficient solutions that will promote effective outcomes and not simply respond to and process the request.\nThis will include exploring alternate options and match information about the client’s needs with available resources.\nThe range will include requests for care packages and placements for adults who meet the Council’s eligibility criteria for all residential and nursing care; supported living placements; Extra Care and homecare in order that resources meet need and the appropriate independent sector providers are selected and high-quality placements and care packages are made.\nDevelop knowledge of and good working relationships with external providers and work closely with identified social workers to ensure that sound placement decisions are made.\nUpdate Framework-i with information and details of the placements/care packages, costs and track the placements/packages through the system and complete all relevant tasks and episodes, including placement agreements.\nEnsure placements and packages are made appropriately and in accordance with contractual requirements, to achieve high-quality, cost-effective options.\nTo negotiate with providers of services to secure placements and packages for the best possible cost and to undertake visits to providers to help assess quality of provision and enhance relationships with providers.\nContribute to meetings with service providers to ensure services are continually reviewed and improved.\nWork proactively with partners to ensure that the high-cost packages are reviewed to ensure they remain appropriate.\nTo support the development of the Access to Resources Team to ensure quality and value for money for clients and Medway Council.\nIn return we offer you: \n<ul>\n<li>Generous annual leave entitlement</li>\n<li>Generous local government pension scheme package</li>\n<li>Access to wider training and development qualifications</li>\n<li>Flexible working scheme</li>\n<li>Travel plan discounts</li>\n<li>Car Benefit Scheme from Tusker</li>\n<li>Access to CAREFIRST advice & counselling service</li>\n<li>Employee discount scheme for national and local retailers</li>\n<li>The Government has introduced new ways of supporting parents with childcare costs. Further details are available here: - <a href=\"https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/\">https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/</a>\n</li>\n</ul>\nWe're committed to making Medway carbon neutral by 2050. We have developed an action plan to ensure we play our part in addressing the climate emergency. Our declaration fits into our <a href=\"https://www.medway.gov.uk/info/200387/council_plan\">Council Plan</a> priority of making Medway a place to be proud of. The main outcome being a 'clean and green environment'. All Medway Council staff can access an additional day’s paid leave to undertake a volunteering activity which supports climate change. \nOur organisation: \nMedway is a unitary authority in the South East of England, made up of the towns of Strood, Rochester, Chatham, Gillingham and Rainham and more rural areas, including the Hoo Peninsula.\nSituated in Kent in the South-East of England, the area has plenty of green spaces, excellent facilities and easy access to the national motorway and rail networks, facilitating superb transport links to London.\nWe provide all local Government services for a quarter of a million people, looking after <a href=\"http://www.medway.gov.uk/schoolsandeducation.aspx\">education</a>, <a href=\"http://www.medway.gov.uk/binsrubbishandrecycling.aspx\">environment</a>, <a href=\"http://www.medway.gov.uk/carehealthandsupport.aspx\">social care</a>, <a href=\"http://www.medway.gov.uk/housing.aspx\">housing</a>, <a href=\"http://www.medway.gov.uk/planningandbuilding.aspx\">planning</a>, <a href=\"http://www.medway.gov.uk/businessandinvestment.aspx\">business</a> and much more - everything from frontline services such as rubbish collection and events like the Dickens Festival to work that goes on behind the scenes to ensure services in Medway run smoothly and cost effectively.\nWorking at Medway Council means that you get to be part of this journey working alongside talented, professional colleagues to drive forward change to transform the lives of our residents and the communities they live in.\nIf you would like to have an informal discussion with the recruiting manager, please e-mail Katie Beadle on katie.beadle@medway.gov.uk. \nInterviews are likely to be held virtually via Microsoft Teams. Full details on how this will work will be sent to you, if your application is successfully shortlisted.\nImportant Information- \nApplicants must be able to demonstrate all essential requirements as listed in the job profile\n<h4>Equal Opportunities Commitment Statement</h4>\nMedway Council is committed to creating an inclusive work environment with a diverse workforce. All appropriately qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, race, colour, ethnic or national origin, disability, marital status, family commitments, sexual orientation, age, HIV status, religious or political beliefs, social class or trade union activity or irrelevant spent conviction.\nFor further information please refer to the Medway information pack available as a download or to view online. \nPlease be advised that if you are not contacted within 3 weeks of the advert closing date then you have not been shortlisted. All recruitment correspondence, including interview letters and contracts of employment will usually be sent out via email.\nPlease visit <a href=\"http://www.mindfulemployer.net/\">http://www.mindfulemployer.net/</a> for information on how Medway Council put good practices in place to ensure employees and job applicants who declare mental health issues receive the right level of support.\nWe reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time prior to the closing date.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"Range 3 - £24,525 - £29,268 per annum / pro rata","publishDate":"2024-10-01T14:38:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-10-16T22:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/fba4cb9c-33f0-4a9c-83ef-1d75fe28f657.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"b24d5edc-40de-4e4e-b2b4-6cded067c7dc","title":"Business Support Officer - Finance","employer":"Medway Council","department":"","location":"Chatham, Kent","locationType":3,"description":"An opportunity has arisen for an experienced administrative Business Support Officer in Finance to provide support to the Corporate Parenting Team within Children’s Services.\nIt is important that applicants have financial experience as this role involves processing payments and invoices for the Corporate Parenting Team.\nThe role will also include inputting data into the Council’s information systems.\nYou will administer processes and procedures using available equipment and ICT packages to meet organisational standards and requirements.\nYou will deal efficiently with telephone queries from other departments and also from external service users.\nYou will be required to answer telephone calls and offer some flexibility in terms of supporting some of the duties of other business support staff during periods of absence or high volumes of work.\nIn return we offer you:\n<ul>\n<li>Generous annual leave entitlement</li>\n<li>Generous local government pension scheme package</li>\n<li>Access to wider training and development qualifications</li>\n<li>Flexible working scheme</li>\n<li>Travel plan discounts</li>\n<li>Access to CAREFIRST advice & counselling service</li>\n<li>Employee discount scheme for national and local retailers</li>\n<li>The Government has introduced new ways of supporting parents with childcare costs. Further details are available here: - https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/</li>\n</ul>\nOur organisation:\nMedway is a unitary authority in the South East of England, made up of the towns of Strood, Rochester, Chatham, Gillingham and Rainham and more rural areas, including the Hoo Peninsula.\nSituated in Kent in the South-East of England, the area has plenty of green spaces, excellent facilities and easy access to the national motorway and rail networks, facilitating superb transport links to London.\nWe provide all local Government services for a quarter of a million people, looking after education, environment, social care, housing, planning, business and much more - everything from frontline services such as rubbish collection and events like the Dickens Festival to work that goes on behind the scenes to ensure services in Medway run smoothly and cost effectively.\nWorking at Medway Council means that you get to be part of this journey working alongside talented, professional colleagues to drive forward change to transform the lives of our residents and the communities they live in.\nIf you would like to have an informal discussion about the role, please contact Cheryl Lowther, Business Support Team Leader 01634 334187 or 07800 516 025 \nImportant Information-\nApplicants must be able to demonstrate all essential requirements as listed in the job profile\nEqual Opportunities Commitment Statement\nMedway Council is committed to creating an inclusive work environment with a diverse workforce. All appropriately qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or age\nFor further information please refer to the Medway information pack available as a download or to view online\nPlease be advised that if you are not contacted within 3 weeks of the advert closing date then you have not been shortlisted. All recruitment correspondence, including interview letters and contracts of employment will usually be sent out via email.\nPlease visit http://www.mindfulemployer.net/ for information on how Medway Council put good practices in place to ensure employees and job applicants who declare mental health issues receive the right level of support.\nWe reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time prior to the closing date.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"Range 3 - £24,525 - £29,268","publishDate":"2024-09-30T14:54:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-10-13T22:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/d3781aa6-54c2-485e-88b1-399a36ab711b.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"aa14d463-dcc5-42aa-bb48-0314e25794b5","title":"After School Club Play Worker (Parklands)","employer":"Medway Council","department":"","location":"Parklands Short Breaks, Oxford Road, Gillingham, Kent","locationType":3,"description":"Parklands is a Short Breaks Children’s Home operated by Medway Council, offering two services, one being overnight respite and the other being the after-school club.\nParklands is designed for children with disabilities, learning difficulties and complex health needs.\nWe are seeking to recruit 2 Play Workers to become part of a team that delivers a range of activities for the children and young people, encouraging play with their peers in a safe environment meeting the needs of children and young people between the ages of 5 and 18 years of age.\nThe After School Club runs term time only and the children and young people attend straight from school until the end of the day when they are collected by their parents at 18.00pm.\nThe hours to be worked are term time only, Monday to Friday, 14.30pm to 18.15pm.\nWe are proud to offer an excellent benefits package and opportunities to access a range of professional development and support including -\n<ul>\n<li>Generous annual leave entitlement of between 25 - 29 days plus bank holidays</li>\n<li>Excellent local government pension scheme (employer contribution rate of 18.3%)</li>\n<li>Access to wider training and development qualifications</li>\n<li>Flexible working scheme</li>\n<li>Travel plan discounts</li>\n<li>Access to CAREFIRST advice & counselling service</li>\n<li>Employee discount scheme for national and local retailers</li>\n</ul>\nAbout You\nYou will have -\n<ul>\n<li>NVQ level 3 in Children and Young People's Workforce or willingness to work towards</li>\n<li>experience of working with children and young people with disabilities and additional needs.</li>\n<li>good communication skills.</li>\n<li>experience of undertaking personal care</li>\n<li>good standard of literacy </li>\n<li>GCSE Grade 4 or above in English and Maths</li>\n</ul>\nTo Apply\nTo discuss the role further, please call Andrada Pepenel, Head of Provider Services on 01634 337327.\nPlease click on the link at the bottom of the advert to apply online.\nThis post is subject to an enhanced Children’s DBS check.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£24,525 - £29,268 per annum FTE","publishDate":"2024-09-27T15:33:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-10-18T22:55:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/84e29e00-2ab8-45a5-b9cf-e02e9fd935b9.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"850703c5-b121-4c49-a699-43ba5841aa9c","title":"Residential Support Worker","employer":"Medway Council","department":"","location":"Parklands Short Breaks, Oxford Road, Gillingham, Kent","locationType":3,"description":"Parklands is a residential respite unit for young people. Our home provides short breaks for young people who have disabilities and complex health needs.\nWe are recruiting Residential Support Workers to join our team at Parklands where you will be working directly with children and young people aged 5-18 years of age, providing personal, health, social and domestic care in accordance with individual care plans.\nYou will be expected to work various shifts on a flexible 4 week rota pattern including evenings, weekends, bank holidays and waking nights.\nIn return for your commitment we are proud to offer an excellent benefits package and opportunities to access a range of professional development and support including -\n<ul>\n<li>A basic salary of between £24,525 - £29,268 FTE per annum</li>\n<li>In addition to your basic salary you will also receive paid enhancements for night work, Saturday and Sunday working and Bank Holidays. </li>\n<li>Generous annual leave entitlement of between 25 - 29 days plus bank holidays</li>\n<li>Excellent local government pension scheme (employer contribution rate of 18.3%)</li>\n<li>Access to wider training and development qualifications to support your career progression</li>\n<li>Flexible working scheme</li>\n<li>Travel plan discounts</li>\n<li>Access to CAREFIRST advice & counselling service</li>\n<li>Employee discount scheme for national and local retailers</li>\n</ul>\nAbout You\nYou will have -\n<ul>\n<li>GCSE or equivalent in English and Maths</li>\n<li>Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare or be willing to work towards (fully funded)</li>\n<li>Good communications skills, verbal and written</li>\n<li>A full driving licence and willingness to undertake training to drive a minibus</li>\n</ul>\nTo Apply\nIf you feel you are highly motivated, resilient, and passionate about enhancing the lives of our children and young people then we would love to hear from you.\nFor an informal discussion about the role please call Andrada Pepenel, Head of Provider Services on 01634 337327.\nPlease click on the link at the bottom of the advert to apply online.\nThis post is subject to an enhanced Children’s DBS check.\n ","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£24,525 - £29,268 per annum","publishDate":"2024-09-27T15:30:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-10-18T22:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/00b4ce6d-af6b-4f8e-8e22-b5202b9be4d0.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"6846643a-d862-44de-8c86-37754186f1d8","title":"Assistant Rehousing Officer","employer":"Medway Council","department":"","location":"Hybrid – Works part in the office (Gun Wharf) and part from home","locationType":2,"description":"We are currently recruiting for an Assistant Rehousing Officer to ensure a high-quality advice and assistance is given to customers in temporary accommodation and those that have applied for rehousing through Medway Homechoice (Choice based Lettings system), by responding effectively and efficiently to enquiries. This will include enquiries by telephone, e-mail and face to face.\nProvide a comprehensive service for housing applicants and households in temporary accommodation, including case assessment, investigation, decision making and maintenance of individual records on the computer system.\nAssist customers to complete relevant forms, including applications for Homechoice, Housing Benefit and assistance to access other voluntary and statutory services to providing rehousing support.\nAssist with making efficient and cost-effective use of temporary accommodation by referring customers to providers, monitoring placements, and liaising with temporary accommodation providers. Ensuring that systems are kept up to date with accurate record keeping.\nIn return we offer you: \n<ul>\n<li>Generous annual leave entitlement</li>\n<li>Generous local government pension scheme package</li>\n<li>Access to wider training and development qualifications</li>\n<li>Flexible working scheme</li>\n<li>Travel plan discounts</li>\n<li>Car Benefit Scheme from Tusker</li>\n<li>Access to CAREFIRST advice & counselling service</li>\n<li>Employee discount scheme for national and local retailers</li>\n<li>The Government has introduced new ways of supporting parents with childcare costs. Further details are available here: - <a href=\"https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/\">https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/</a>\n</li>\n</ul>\nWe're committed to making Medway carbon neutral by 2050. We have developed an action plan to ensure we play our part in addressing the climate emergency. Our declaration fits into our <a href=\"https://www.medway.gov.uk/info/200387/council_plan\">Council Plan</a> priority of making Medway a place to be proud of. The main outcome being a 'clean and green environment'. All Medway Council staff can access an additional day’s paid leave to undertake a volunteering activity which supports climate change. \nOur organisation: \nMedway is a unitary authority in the South East of England, made up of the towns of Strood, Rochester, Chatham, Gillingham and Rainham and more rural areas, including the Hoo Peninsula.\nSituated in Kent in the South-East of England, the area has plenty of green spaces, excellent facilities and easy access to the national motorway and rail networks, facilitating superb transport links to London.\nWe provide all local Government services for a quarter of a million people, looking after <a href=\"http://www.medway.gov.uk/schoolsandeducation.aspx\">education</a>, <a href=\"http://www.medway.gov.uk/binsrubbishandrecycling.aspx\">environment</a>, <a href=\"http://www.medway.gov.uk/carehealthandsupport.aspx\">social care</a>, <a href=\"http://www.medway.gov.uk/housing.aspx\">housing</a>, <a href=\"http://www.medway.gov.uk/planningandbuilding.aspx\">planning</a>, <a href=\"http://www.medway.gov.uk/businessandinvestment.aspx\">business</a> and much more - everything from frontline services such as rubbish collection and events like the Dickens Festival to work that goes on behind the scenes to ensure services in Medway run smoothly and cost effectively.\nWorking at Medway Council means that you get to be part of this journey working alongside talented, professional colleagues to drive forward change to transform the lives of our residents and the communities they live in.\nIf you would like to have an informal discussion with the recruiting manager, please e-mail Dan Hill on Dan.hill@medway.gov.uk.\nImportant Information- \nApplicants must be able to demonstrate all essential requirements as listed in the job profile\n<h4>Equal Opportunities Commitment Statement</h4>\nMedway Council is committed to creating an inclusive work environment with a diverse workforce. All appropriately qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, race, colour, ethnic or national origin, disability, marital status, family commitments, sexual orientation, age, HIV status, religious or political beliefs, social class or trade union activity or irrelevant spent conviction.\nFor further information please refer to the Medway information pack available as a download or to view online. \nPlease be advised that if you are not contacted within 3 weeks of the advert closing date then you have not been shortlisted. All recruitment correspondence, including interview letters and contracts of employment will usually be sent out via email.\nPlease visit <a href=\"http://www.mindfulemployer.net/\">http://www.mindfulemployer.net/</a> for information on how Medway Council put good practices in place to ensure employees and job applicants who declare mental health issues receive the right level of support.\nWe reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time prior to the closing date.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"Range 2 - £22,597 - £24,000 per annum / pro rata","publishDate":"2024-09-27T10:05:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-10-13T22:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/9ada4a67-dc4d-40f6-a7b2-7b30d23eadab.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"242b6243-9df6-4918-92b7-3149e31d7afc","title":"Social Care Officer - Hospital Integrated & Community Discharge Teams","employer":"Medway Council","department":"","location":"Hybrid – Works part from Medway Maritime Hospital and part from home.","locationType":2,"description":"We are currently recruiting for a Social Care Officer to contribute to the delivery of highly effective children and adult services (within Adult Social Care) in an efficient manner, including facilitating safe discharges home from acute Hospital settings and non-acute wards. The service is delivered using a strength based, personalised approach and promotes the least restrictive route of discharge and transition into Adult Social Care services from health pathways. \nTo work closely with colleagues within the Integrated Discharge Team and with partners ensuring that person centred outcomes are met in ways which utilises available resources as effectively as possible. To work closely with health and social care staff to promote rehabilitation and enablement care post-discharge.\nTo work within organisational policy and legislative requirements including the Hospital Discharge Service Policy and Operating Model, Health and Care Act, Human Rights Act, Equality Act, Care Act, Mental Capacity Act and Mental Health Act. To ensure appropriate information sharing in compliance with GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation).\nAll staff working in the department have a responsibility for promoting and supporting the Council's policies and procedures for safeguarding. You should ensure that you carry out your duties and work at all times in a way that ensures the safeguarding and welfare of service users.\nIn return we offer you: \n<ul>\n<li>Generous annual leave entitlement</li>\n<li>Generous local government pension scheme package</li>\n<li>Access to wider training and development qualifications</li>\n<li>Flexible working scheme</li>\n<li>Travel plan discounts</li>\n<li>Car Benefit Scheme from Tusker</li>\n<li>Access to CAREFIRST advice & counselling service</li>\n<li>Employee discount scheme for national and local retailers</li>\n<li>The Government has introduced new ways of supporting parents with childcare costs. Further details are available here: - <a href=\"https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/\">https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/</a>\n</li>\n</ul>\nWe're committed to making Medway carbon neutral by 2050. We have developed an action plan to ensure we play our part in addressing the climate emergency. Our declaration fits into our <a href=\"https://www.medway.gov.uk/info/200387/council_plan\">Council Plan</a> priority of making Medway a place to be proud of. The main outcome being a 'clean and green environment'. All Medway Council staff can access an additional day’s paid leave to undertake a volunteering activity which supports climate change. \nOur organisation: \nMedway is a unitary authority in the South East of England, made up of the towns of Strood, Rochester, Chatham, Gillingham and Rainham and more rural areas, including the Hoo Peninsula.\nSituated in Kent in the South-East of England, the area has plenty of green spaces, excellent facilities and easy access to the national motorway and rail networks, facilitating superb transport links to London.\nWe provide all local Government services for a quarter of a million people, looking after <a href=\"http://www.medway.gov.uk/schoolsandeducation.aspx\">education</a>, <a href=\"http://www.medway.gov.uk/binsrubbishandrecycling.aspx\">environment</a>, <a href=\"http://www.medway.gov.uk/carehealthandsupport.aspx\">social care</a>, <a href=\"http://www.medway.gov.uk/housing.aspx\">housing</a>, <a href=\"http://www.medway.gov.uk/planningandbuilding.aspx\">planning</a>, <a href=\"http://www.medway.gov.uk/businessandinvestment.aspx\">business</a> and much more - everything from frontline services such as rubbish collection and events like the Dickens Festival to work that goes on behind the scenes to ensure services in Medway run smoothly and cost effectively.\nWorking at Medway Council means that you get to be part of this journey working alongside talented, professional colleagues to drive forward change to transform the lives of our residents and the communities they live in.\nIf you would like to have an informal discussion with the recruiting manager please e-mail Nekita Large on <a href=\"mailto:Nekita.large@medway.gov.uk\">Nekita.large@medway.gov.uk</a> \nImportant Information- \nApplicants must be able to demonstrate all essential requirements as listed in the job profile.\n<h4>Equal Opportunities Commitment Statement</h4>\nMedway Council is committed to creating an inclusive work environment with a diverse workforce. All appropriately qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, race, colour, ethnic or national origin, disability, marital status, family commitments, sexual orientation, age, HIV status, religious or political beliefs, social class or trade union activity or irrelevant spent conviction.\nFor further information please refer to the Medway information pack available as a download or to view online. \nPlease be advised that if you are not contacted within 3 weeks of the advert closing date then you have not been shortlisted. All recruitment correspondence, including interview letters and contracts of employment will usually be sent out via email.\nPlease visit <a href=\"http://www.mindfulemployer.net/\">http://www.mindfulemployer.net/</a> for information on how Medway Council put good practices in place to ensure employees and job applicants who declare mental health issues receive the right level of support.\nWe reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time prior to the closing date.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"Range 4 - £29,793 – £35,410 per annum / pro rata","publishDate":"2024-09-26T12:37:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-10-20T22:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/3738acba-9c9f-4d88-9ddd-5bfea80500ba.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"f0d7c8b0-0ceb-44a3-8c27-5f0fce2f1b40","title":"Social Worker - Hospital Integrated Discharge Team","employer":"Medway Council","department":"","location":"Hybrid - Minimum 2 days per week in the office","locationType":2,"description":"We are currently recruiting for a Social Worker within our integrated discharge team to contribute to the delivery of highly effective children and adult services (within Adult Social Care) in an efficient manner. The service is delivered using a strength based, personalised approach. We work across both the acute and non-acute sites across Medway and out of area hospitals. We have been at the forefront of changes in the hospitals discharge to assess model. This has meant that our teamwork with people in an acute setting as well as those in community settings after a period of the time in hospital. This can either be in a health bed, social care step down bed or in the persons’ own home. This role also includes a role in the emergency department of the acute hospital by working with our health colleagues. To work closely with colleagues within the Council and partners ensuring that person centred outcomes are met in ways which utilises available resources as effectively as possible. To work within organisational policy and legislative requirements including The Care Act, Mental Capacity Act and Mental health Act. Medway is a vibrant and exciting place to work, and an opportunity has arisen to join the hospital discharge to assess social work team. We are a supportive team working in a busy environment whilst maintaining our professional standards and we are committed to ongoing professional standards. The successful candidates will be required to work across all settings in line with the changing demands of the system to enable the discharge to assess model to be implemented to ensure timely and safe discharges. All staff working in the department have a responsibility for promoting and supporting the Council's policies and procedures for safeguarding. You should ensure that you carry out your duties and work at all times in a way that ensures the safeguarding and welfare of service users. In return we offer you: \n<ul>\n<li>Generous annual leave entitlement</li>\n<li>Generous local government pension scheme package</li>\n<li>Access to wider training and development qualifications</li>\n<li>Flexible working scheme</li>\n<li>Travel plan discounts</li>\n<li>Car Benefit Scheme from Tusker</li>\n<li>Access to CAREFIRST advice & counselling service</li>\n<li>Employee discount scheme for national and local retailers</li>\n<li>The Government has introduced new ways of supporting parents with childcare costs. Further details are available here: - <a href=\"https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/\">https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/</a>\n</li>\n</ul>\nOur organisation: Medway is a unitary authority in the South East of England, made up of the towns of Strood, Rochester, Chatham, Gillingham and Rainham and more rural areas, including the Hoo Peninsula. Situated in Kent in the South-East of England, the area has plenty of green spaces, excellent facilities and easy access to the national motorway and rail networks, facilitating superb transport links to London. We provide all local Government services for a quarter of a million people, looking after <a href=\"http://www.medway.gov.uk/schoolsandeducation.aspx\">education</a>, <a href=\"http://www.medway.gov.uk/binsrubbishandrecycling.aspx\">environment</a>, <a href=\"http://www.medway.gov.uk/carehealthandsupport.aspx\">social care</a>, <a href=\"http://www.medway.gov.uk/housing.aspx\">housing</a>, <a href=\"http://www.medway.gov.uk/planningandbuilding.aspx\">planning</a>, <a href=\"http://www.medway.gov.uk/businessandinvestment.aspx\">business</a> and much more - everything from frontline services such as rubbish collection and events like the Dickens Festival to work that goes on behind the scenes to ensure services in Medway run smoothly and cost effectively. Working at Medway Council means that you get to be part of this journey working alongside talented, professional colleagues to drive forward change to transform the lives of our residents and the communities they live in. If you would like to have an informal discussion with the recruiting manager, please e-mail Jackie Dalton on jackie.dalton@medway.gov.uk. Important Information- Applicants must be able to demonstrate all essential requirements as listed in the job profile. Equal Opportunities Commitment Statement Medway Council is committed to creating an inclusive work environment with a diverse workforce. All appropriately qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, race, colour, ethnic or national origin, disability, marital status, family commitments, sexual orientation, age, HIV status, religious or political beliefs, social class or trade union activity or irrelevant spent conviction. For further information please refer to the Medway information pack available as a download or to view online Please be advised that if you are not contacted within 3 weeks of the advert closing date then you have not been shortlisted. All recruitment correspondence, including interview letters and contracts of employment will usually be sent out via email. Please visit <a href=\"http://www.mindfulemployer.net/\">http://www.mindfulemployer.net/</a> for information on how Medway Council put good practices in place to ensure employees and job applicants who declare mental health issues receive the right level of support. We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time prior to the closing date.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"Range SW2 - £35,935 - £42,625 per annum","publishDate":"2024-09-26T09:38:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-10-20T22:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/4749cae7-4bca-47a9-b55b-e0acae96c66c.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"4d26d435-29ff-493e-9d15-ba7044785c8d","title":"Team Manager","employer":"Medway Council","department":"","location":"Hybrid - Works from home or in the office at Broadside","locationType":2,"description":"<div class=\"grid-x grid-margin-x vacancy-item\"> </div>\n<div class=\"grid-x vacancy-item grid-margin-x\">\n<div class=\"cell small-12\">Are you a dedicated and experienced Social Work professional with a passion for making a difference to children’s lives? Would you like the opportunity to contribute to shaping and developing the service? If this sounds like you, come and join our dynamic team and lead a team of committed social workers in providing high-quality support and care to the children and young people.</div>\n</div>\n<div class=\"vacancy-details\">\nAs one of our Team Managers you will provide effective leadership to a team of Social Workers, ensuring a supportive and collaborative working environment, encouraging high standards in others and assisting and inspiring your team towards achieving their goals. Supported by your Assistant Team Manager, you will oversee the day-to-day operations of the team, supervising and supporting social workers in the management of cases, stepping in where needed to achieve positive outcomes for our children and their families and ensuring the welfare of our children and young people is prioritised.\nChildren matter in Medway, and so do you. It’s an exciting time to join us as we offer competitive pay and conditions and hybrid working. We are committed to helping you to grow and develop throughout your career and reach your full potential. Our practice development offer along with management capacity across our teams, ensures you will be guided, supported and cared for.\nWhether you are ready for the next step in your career or you are an existing Team Manager we’d like to hear from you. You will be joining an experienced and dedicated Social Work team who have relationship and strengths-based work with children and families at the core of their practice.\nWe have posts available in our CSWT service.\nCandidates will be offered a competitive basic salary between £48,696 and £52,959 per annum dependant on your experience, and the potential to earn up to £62,959 per year when market premiums and retention are applied.\nJoin us and #Make a Difference…\nOur Offer\nWe are proud to offer a range of benefits including –\n<ul>\n<li>A market allowance of £7,000 per annum (payable in 12 equal instalments)</li>\n<li>A retention payment of £3,000 per annum (payable in April, following 1 years service in Medway)</li>\n<li>A genererous annual leave entitlement up to 30 days plus bank holidays</li>\n<li>An excellent local government pension scheme</li>\n<li>An essential car user allowance with option to apply for a lease car after six months.</li>\n<li>Free car parking</li>\n<li>Hybrid working - enabling you to work from home/office (minimum of 2 days per week will be required in the office). Assessment Teams are office based for duty weeks.</li>\n<li>Relocation package of up to £8,000</li>\n<li>A range of staff benefits and discounts including access to fantastic discounts and savings on shops and services, travel discounts, health and wellbeing support, and an employee assistance service.</li>\n<li>Access to <a href=\"https://www.medway.gov.uk/info/200255/childrens_social_worker_jobs/759/professional_development\">professional development and support</a> including Community Care Inform.</li>\n<li>Hybrid working style - can work from home or in the office.</li>\n</ul>\nAbout You\n<ul>\n<li>You will hold a recognised Social Work qualification eg. 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We are now looking for passionate Senior Practitioners who can commit to making a difference to our children in Medway.\nAs a Senior Practitioner you will hold a caseload of complex cases whilst supporting the Team Manager, alongside the Assistant Team Manager, in delivering high quality standards of social work to the children open for assessment, intervention, and support. You will support the leadership of the team and service through the provision of mentoring, coaching, support and practice expertise to other less experienced team members, supporting them in their professional development and progression. If you are passionate about an area of practice, we will support you to continue to develop in this area, become a champion and share your expertise with colleagues across Medway Children’s Services.\nChildren matter in Medway, and so do you. It’s an exciting time to join us as we offer competitive pay and conditions and hybrid working. We are committed to helping you to grow and develop throughout your career and reach your full potential. Our practice development offer, whether you are a manager or practitioner, ensures you will be guided, supported and cared for.\nWhether you are an experienced social worker looking for the next step in your career or an existing senior practitioner we’d like to hear from you. You will be joining an experienced and dedicated social work team who have relationship and strengths-based work with children and families at the core of their practice.\nWe have posts across our social work service, in social work, assessment and children in care.\nCandidates will be offered a competitive basic salary between £44,647 and £48,695 per annum, dependant on your experience, and the potential to earn up to £57,695 per year when market premiums and retention are applied.\nJoin us and #Make a Difference…\nOur Offer\nWe are proud to offer a range of benefits including –\n<ul>\n<li>A market allowance of £6,000 per annum (payable in 12 equal instalments)</li>\n<li>A retention payment of £3,000 per annum (payable in April, following 1 years service in Medway)</li>\n<li>A generous annual leave entitlement up to 30 days plus bank holidays</li>\n<li>An excellent local government pension scheme</li>\n<li>An essential car user allowance with option to apply for a lease car after six months.</li>\n<li>Free car parking</li>\n<li>Hybrid working - enabling you to work from home/office (minimum of 2 days per week will be required in the office). Assessment Teams are office based for duty weeks.</li>\n<li>Relocation package of up to £8,000</li>\n<li>A range of staff benefits and discounts including access to fantastic discounts and savings on shops and services, travel discounts, health and wellbeing support, and an employee assistance service.</li>\n<li>Access to <a href=\"https://www.medway.gov.uk/info/200255/childrens_social_worker_jobs/759/professional_development\">professional development and support</a> including Community Care Inform.</li>\n<li>Hybrid working style</li>\n</ul>\nAbout You\n<ul>\n<li>You will hold a recognised Social Work qualification eg. Degree in Social Work, PGC in Social Work, CQSW, DipSW or equivalent and be registered with Social Work England.</li>\n<li>You will have successfully completed your ASYE </li>\n<li>You will have a full driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes.</li>\n</ul>\nFor further information on the qualifications, skills and experience required, please refer to the Job Profile and Person Specification.\nThis position is subject to an Enhanced Children’s DBS Check.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"Up to £54,695 (inclusive of market allowance) + annual retention payment","publishDate":"2024-09-24T10:13:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-10-08T22:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/ebf9d46a-cb3a-4ddd-8838-67e069bddb2a.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"3b67fc5a-b242-4480-a048-c29ca7f80ea7","title":"Occupational Therapist","employer":"Medway Council","department":"","location":"Hybrid – Works part in the office (Gun Wharf) and part from home","locationType":2,"description":"We are looking for experienced and highly motivated Occupational Therapists to join our OT Team in Adult Social Care team at Medway Council. If you are passionate about promoting independence, building resilience, and helping individuals connect with their communities, activities, and opportunities that matter most to them, we would love to hear from you.\nIn return we offer you: \n<ul>\n<li>Generous annual leave entitlement</li>\n<li>Generous local government pension scheme package</li>\n<li>Access to wider training and development qualifications</li>\n<li>Flexible working scheme</li>\n<li>Travel plan discounts</li>\n<li>Car Benefit Scheme from Tusker</li>\n<li>Access to CAREFIRST advice & counselling service</li>\n<li>Employee discount scheme for national and local retailers</li>\n<li>The Government has introduced new ways of supporting parents with childcare costs. Further details are available here: - <a href=\"https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/\">https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/</a>\n</li>\n</ul>\nWe're committed to making Medway carbon neutral by 2050. We have developed an action plan to ensure we play our part in addressing the climate emergency. Our declaration fits into our <a href=\"https://www.medway.gov.uk/info/200387/council_plan\">Council Plan</a> priority of making Medway a place to be proud of. The main outcome being a 'clean and green environment'. All Medway Council staff can access an additional day’s paid leave to undertake a volunteering activity which supports climate change. \nOur organisation: \nMedway is a unitary authority in the South East of England, made up of the towns of Strood, Rochester, Chatham, Gillingham and Rainham and more rural areas, including the Hoo Peninsula.\nSituated in Kent in the South-East of England, the area has plenty of green spaces, excellent facilities and easy access to the national motorway and rail networks, facilitating superb transport links to London.\nWe provide all local Government services for a quarter of a million people, looking after <a href=\"http://www.medway.gov.uk/schoolsandeducation.aspx\">education</a>, <a href=\"http://www.medway.gov.uk/binsrubbishandrecycling.aspx\">environment</a>, <a href=\"http://www.medway.gov.uk/carehealthandsupport.aspx\">social care</a>, <a href=\"http://www.medway.gov.uk/housing.aspx\">housing</a>, <a href=\"http://www.medway.gov.uk/planningandbuilding.aspx\">planning</a>, <a href=\"http://www.medway.gov.uk/businessandinvestment.aspx\">business</a> and much more - everything from frontline services such as rubbish collection and events like the Dickens Festival to work that goes on behind the scenes to ensure services in Medway run smoothly and cost effectively.\nWorking at Medway Council means that you get to be part of this journey working alongside talented, professional colleagues to drive forward change to transform the lives of our residents and the communities they live in.\nIf you would like to have an informal discussion with the recruiting manager, please e-mail Sibel Gul on sibel.gul@medway.gov.uk.\nImportant Information- \nApplicants must be able to demonstrate all essential requirements as listed in the job profile\n<h4>Equal Opportunities Commitment Statement</h4>\nMedway Council is committed to creating an inclusive work environment with a diverse workforce. All appropriately qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, race, colour, ethnic or national origin, disability, marital status, family commitments, sexual orientation, age, HIV status, religious or political beliefs, social class or trade union activity or irrelevant spent conviction.\nFor further information please refer to the Medway information pack available as a download or to view online. \nPlease be advised that if you are not contacted within 3 weeks of the advert closing date then you have not been shortlisted. All recruitment correspondence, including interview letters and contracts of employment will usually be sent out via email.\nPlease visit <a href=\"http://www.mindfulemployer.net/\">http://www.mindfulemployer.net/</a> for information on how Medway Council put good practices in place to ensure employees and job applicants who declare mental health issues receive the right level of support.\nWe reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time prior to the closing date.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"Range SW2 - £35,935 - £42,625 per annum / pro rata","publishDate":"2024-09-24T08:35:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-10-15T22:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/aac3d741-24ad-4f3b-ae8c-5d9dea233db3.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"740891e4-3472-4c02-b26f-17176d2d0fde","title":"Business Services Officer","employer":"Medway Council","department":"","location":"Rainham Library (may be required to work at other Medway Libraries)","locationType":3,"description":"Medway Council’s Library Service is recruiting for an enthusiastic, customer focused part time Business Services Officer to provide dedicated support to our Library and Community Hubs teams to deliver library and council services to Medway residents and visitors. Over 650,000 people visited Medway Libraries last year to use books and public computers, attend events and activities and access a wide range of council services.\nThe successful candidate will provide essential systems and back office support for libraries and community hubs including managing and maintaining our Library Management and public computer administration systems, performing statistical collation and analysis and co-ordinate customer satisfaction surveys across the service as well as supporting the Business Services Manager and Outreach team in the development of library service offers.\nThis is a part time post working 14.8 hours per week with one day per week working at Rainham Library, however the postholders may be required to travel to libraries across Medway and attend meetings out of the area as required.\nIn return we offer you: \n<ul>\n<li>Generous annual leave entitlement</li>\n<li>Generous local government pension scheme package</li>\n<li>Access to wider training and development qualifications</li>\n<li>Flexible working scheme</li>\n<li>Travel plan discounts</li>\n<li>Car Benefit Scheme from Tusker</li>\n<li>Access to CAREFIRST advice & counselling service</li>\n<li>Employee discount scheme for national and local retailers</li>\n<li>The Government has introduced new ways of supporting parents with childcare costs. Further details are available here: - <a href=\"https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/\">https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/</a>\n</li>\n</ul>\nWe're committed to making Medway carbon neutral by 2050. We have developed an action plan to ensure we play our part in addressing the climate emergency. Our declaration fits into our <a href=\"https://www.medway.gov.uk/info/200387/council_plan\">Council Plan</a> priority of making Medway a place to be proud of. The main outcome being a 'clean and green environment'. All Medway Council staff can access an additional day’s paid leave to undertake a volunteering activity which supports climate change. \nOur organisation: \nMedway is a unitary authority in the South East of England, made up of the towns of Strood, Rochester, Chatham, Gillingham and Rainham and more rural areas, including the Hoo Peninsula.\nSituated in Kent in the South-East of England, the area has plenty of green spaces, excellent facilities and easy access to the national motorway and rail networks, facilitating superb transport links to London.\nWe provide all local Government services for a quarter of a million people, looking after <a href=\"http://www.medway.gov.uk/schoolsandeducation.aspx\">education</a>, <a href=\"http://www.medway.gov.uk/binsrubbishandrecycling.aspx\">environment</a>, <a href=\"http://www.medway.gov.uk/carehealthandsupport.aspx\">social care</a>, <a href=\"http://www.medway.gov.uk/housing.aspx\">housing</a>, <a href=\"http://www.medway.gov.uk/planningandbuilding.aspx\">planning</a>, <a href=\"http://www.medway.gov.uk/businessandinvestment.aspx\">business</a> and much more - everything from frontline services such as rubbish collection and events like the Dickens Festival to work that goes on behind the scenes to ensure services in Medway run smoothly and cost effectively.\nWorking at Medway Council means that you get to be part of this journey working alongside talented, professional colleagues to drive forward change to transform the lives of our residents and the communities they live in.\nIf you would like to have an informal discussion with the recruiting manager please call Will Train on 01634 337356.\nInterviews are likely to be held virtually via Microsoft Teams. Full details on how this will work will be sent to you, if your application is successfully shortlisted.\nImportant Information- \nApplicants must be able to demonstrate all essential requirements as listed in the job profile\n<h4>Equal Opportunities Commitment Statement</h4>\nMedway Council is committed to creating an inclusive work environment with a diverse workforce. All appropriately qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, race, colour, ethnic or national origin, disability, marital status, family commitments, sexual orientation, age, HIV status, religious or political beliefs, social class or trade union activity or irrelevant spent conviction.\nFor further information please refer to the Medway information pack available as a download or to view online. \nPlease be advised that if you are not contacted within 3 weeks of the advert closing date then you have not been shortlisted. All recruitment correspondence, including interview letters and contracts of employment will usually be sent out via email.\nPlease visit <a href=\"http://www.mindfulemployer.net/\">http://www.mindfulemployer.net/</a> for information on how Medway Council put good practices in place to ensure employees and job applicants who declare mental health issues receive the right level of support.\nWe reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time prior to the closing date.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"Range 3 - £24,525 - £29,268","publishDate":"2024-09-23T08:43:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2024-10-07T22:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/63b846a4-4b5e-4a28-90cc-908309f3ff26.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"354b874d-8a6c-40f9-bcb3-e0937ead4e04","title":"Team Leader - Children's Residential","employer":"Medway Council","department":"","location":"Parklands Short Breaks, Oxford Road, Gillingham, Kent","locationType":3,"description":"Parklands is a residential respite unit for young people. Our home provides short breaks for young people who have learning disabilities and complex health needs.\nWe are recruiting a Team Leader to join our team at Parklands where you will be working directly with children and young people providing personal, health, social and domestic care in accordance with individual care plans. You will also be required to manage a small, dedicated team of care workers, ensuring high standards of care at all times.\nYou will be expected to work various shifts on a flexible 4 week rota pattern including evenings, weekends, bank holidays and waking nights.\nIn return for your commitment we are proud to offer an excellent benefits package and opportunities to access a range of professional development and support including -\n<ul>\n<li>Generous annual leave entitlement of between 25 - 29 days plus bank holidays</li>\n<li>Excellent local government pension scheme (employer contribution rate of 18.3%)</li>\n<li>Access to wider training and development qualifications to support your career progression</li>\n<li>Flexible working scheme</li>\n<li>Travel plan discounts</li>\n<li>Access to CAREFIRST advice & counselling service</li>\n<li>Employee discount scheme for national and local retailers</li>\n</ul>\nAbout You\nYou will have -\n<ul>\n<li>Level 3 Diploma in Residential Childcare or equivalent</li>\n<li>GCSE or equivalent in English and Maths</li>\n<li>A proven ability to establish and maintain positive relationships with children and young people, their families and professionals involved in their care</li>\n<li>Good communications skills, verbal and written</li>\n<li>Previous experience of managing staff</li>\n<li>Previous experience of working directly with children and young people in a children’s residential setting.</li>\n<li>An understanding of issues for disabled children and their families, and the development needs of children and young people</li>\n<li>A full driving licence</li>\n</ul>\nTo Apply\nIf you feel you are highly motivated, resilient and passionate about enhancing the lives of our children and young people then we would love to hear from you.\nFor an informal discussion about the role please call Andrada Pepenel, Head of Provider Services on 01634 337327.\nThis post is subject to an enhanced Children’s DBS check.\nImportant Information-\nApplicants must be able to demonstrate all essential requirements as listed in the job profile\nEqual Opportunities Commitment Statement\nMedway Council is committed to creating an inclusive work environment with a diverse workforce. 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Social Worker / Experienced Social Worker - Children in Care

Medway Council

Up to £49,146 (inclusive of market allowance) + annual retention payment

Chatham, Kent (Hybrid)

Posted 5 hours ago

Social Worker / Experienced Social Worker - Children's Social Work Teams

Medway Council

Up to £49,146 (inclusive of market allowance) + annual retention payment

Chatham, Kent (Hybrid)

Posted 5 hours ago

Property Services Apprentice

Medway Council

Level 3 - £236.80 per week

Hybrid – Works part in the office (Gun Wharf) and part from home (Hybrid)

Posted 3 days ago

Bikeability Officer

Medway Council

Range 2 - £22,597- £24,000 per annum / pro - rata

Works from multiple locations; maybe occasions where you will attend Gun Wharf (Remote)

Posted 3 days ago

Assistant Team Manager - Children in Care

Medway Council

Up to £54,695 (inclusive of market allowance) + annual retention payment

Chatham, Kent (Hybrid)

Posted 4 days ago

Supporting Healthy Weight Advisor

Medway Council

Range 3 - £24,525 - £29,268 per annum / pro rata

Mobile - Works from different locations; Gun Wharf; Client's Homes or Business (Hybrid)

Posted 4 days ago

Closing in 6 days

Executive Assistant

Medway Council

£29,793 - £35,410 per annum

Works part from home and part from Gun Wharf, Chatham (Hybrid)

Posted 5 days ago

Senior Social Worker

Medway Council

Range SW3 - £43,647 - £47,691 per annum / pro rata

Hybrid – Works part in the office (Gun Wharf) and part from home (Hybrid)

Posted 5 days ago

Brokerage Officer

Medway Council

Range 3 - £24,525 - £29,268 per annum / pro rata

Hybrid – Works part in the office (Gun Wharf) and part from home (Hybrid)

Posted 6 days ago

Closing in 6 days

Business Support Officer - Finance

Medway Council

Range 3 - £24,525 - £29,268

Chatham, Kent (On-Site)

Posted 7 days ago

After School Club Play Worker (Parklands)

Medway Council

£24,525 - £29,268 per annum FTE

Parklands Short Breaks, Oxford Road, Gillingham, Kent (On-Site)

Posted 10 days ago

Residential Support Worker

Medway Council

£24,525 - £29,268 per annum

Parklands Short Breaks, Oxford Road, Gillingham, Kent (On-Site)

Posted 10 days ago

Closing in 6 days

Assistant Rehousing Officer

Medway Council

Range 2 - £22,597 - £24,000 per annum / pro rata

Hybrid – Works part in the office (Gun Wharf) and part from home (Hybrid)

Posted 10 days ago

Social Care Officer - Hospital Integrated & Community Discharge Teams

Medway Council

Range 4 - £29,793 – £35,410 per annum / pro rata

Hybrid – Works part from Medway Maritime Hospital and part from home. (Hybrid)

Posted 11 days ago

Social Worker - Hospital Integrated Discharge Team

Medway Council

Range SW2 - £35,935 - £42,625 per annum

Hybrid - Minimum 2 days per week in the office (Hybrid)

Posted 11 days ago

Team Manager

Medway Council

Up to £59,959 (inclusive of market allowance) + annual retention payment

Hybrid - Works from home or in the office at Broadside (Hybrid)

Posted 11 days ago

Closing in 1 day

Senior Practitioner

Medway Council

Up to £54,695 (inclusive of market allowance) + annual retention payment

Chatham, Kent (Hybrid)

Posted 13 days ago

Occupational Therapist

Medway Council

Range SW2 - £35,935 - £42,625 per annum / pro rata

Hybrid – Works part in the office (Gun Wharf) and part from home (Hybrid)

Posted 13 days ago

Closing today

Business Services Officer

Medway Council

Range 3 - £24,525 - £29,268

Rainham Library (may be required to work at other Medway Libraries) (On-Site)

Posted 14 days ago

Closing today

Team Leader - Children's Residential

Medway Council

Up to £41,614

Parklands Short Breaks, Oxford Road, Gillingham, Kent (On-Site)

Posted 14 days ago

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Social Worker / Experienced Social Worker - Children in Care

Social Worker / Experienced Social Worker - Children's Social Work Teams

Property Services Apprentice

Bikeability Officer

Assistant Team Manager - Children in Care

Supporting Healthy Weight Advisor

Executive Assistant

Senior Social Worker

Brokerage Officer

Business Support Officer - Finance

After School Club Play Worker (Parklands)

Residential Support Worker

Assistant Rehousing Officer

Social Care Officer - Hospital Integrated & Community Discharge Teams

Social Worker - Hospital Integrated Discharge Team

Team Manager

Senior Practitioner

Occupational Therapist

Business Services Officer

Team Leader - Children's Residential

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