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Our Grounds Maintenance Team are currently looking for seasonal staff to help them through the busy summer period. If you would like to work in our beatuiful parks and coastline, please see the links below to the details of the jobs available via HRGO Recruitment Agency.&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;
Grounds Maintenance Operative
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Mobile Toilet Cleaner
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Folkestone & Hythe District Council

Grounds Maintenance Seasonal Roles

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We are currently seeking a dynamic and customer focused individual to play a central role in delivering specialist welfare support. You will need to have a detailed knowledge of current and impending welfare provision and related legislation, fully understanding the implications of reforms such as Universal Credit and the impact this has on customers and the Council in order to both accurately advise on and process claims and support staff knowledge development.
You will be able to operate on your own initiative while working as part of a wider team, be proactive and committed to service development, and have excellent analytical and research skills. But above else, if you have the ability to apply complex legislation to specific cases, and the interpersonal skills to communicate this effectively to a range of customers, then we want to hear from you.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Welfare Officer (Internal Applicants Only)

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Folkestone &amp; Hythe is a dynamic and innovative place to live, work and visit.
Recognised by Best Companies as an outstanding organisation to work for, we have a real focus on health &amp; wellbeing and staff development, and an excellent benefits package that includes corporate membership, discount and salary sacrifice schemes, up to 31 days holiday and Christmas closure, access to the Local Government Pension Scheme, and much, much more.
Our offices are based in the heart of Folkestone, with easy access to transport links, local shops, entertainment facilities and the seafront. In addition, we have an agile working culture that supports and encourages flexible and remote/home working.
We are currently seeking a self-motivated and pro-active individual excited by the challenge of a mutli-skilled role, working at the heart of the council to provide an accurate, professional and timely business support service to our Planning and Building Control team. You will be an efficient first point of contact service for planning &amp; building control applications, utilising many access channels such as online forms, emails and telephone calls, undertaking back-office administrative processes, and providing excellent customer service to a whole range of stakeholders.
You will need to have some experience of working in a customer focused administrative support role and the ability to meet service performance targets. You will also need to be able to adapt to a constantly changing environment, which can be influenced by Political as well as legislative changes.
Specific experience in planning and development management would be advantageous, but if you’re a fast learner with excellent interpersonal, communication and administrative skills, then we want to hear from you!&nbsp;
For an informal discussion please contact Zoe Law, Planning &amp; Development Business Manager, via: <a href="mailto:Zoe.Law@Folkestone-Hythe.gov.uk" target="_blank">Zoe.Law@Folkestone-Hythe.gov.uk</a>
The council supports a hybrid and flexible working culture. The successful candidate will need to work from the council's offices at least 2 days a week.
Interviews are scheduled to take place on Friday 11th July 2025.&nbsp;

Planning & Building Control Assistant

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We have an ambitious development agenda and seeking an Aboricultural Officer to work in our Development Management team to help ensure that important trees are suitably protected and accommodated within developments.
Ranked in the Sunday Times as one of the best places to live in the UK, and in Lonely Planet as one of the best places to visit in the world, Folkestone &amp; Hythe is a dynamic and innovative place to live, work and visit.
Based in our offices in the heart of Folkestone, you’ll have easy access to transport links including HS1, Folkestone’s regenerated town centre, the seafront and old town creative quarter, and our extraordinary and vibrant landscapes and communities.&nbsp;
Recognised by Best Companies as an outstanding organisation to work for, we have a real focus on supporting career development, wellbeing and family friendly initiatives, and a hybrid agile working culture that enables flexible and remote/home working.&nbsp;You can also expect an excellent benefits package that includes corporate memberships, discount and salary sacrifice schemes, reimbursement of professional membership fees, up to 31 days holiday and Christmas closure, access to the Local Government Pension Scheme, and much, much more. There has never been a better time to make the move to Folkestone &amp; Hythe.
About You 
Our District has a varied geography and a substantial number of protected trees. You will take a lead role in all tree related matters, including assessing trees for protection, processing applications and appeals, and providing related specialist advice and guidance to planning officers, enforcement teams, the public, and Councillors. You will also provide key input into the landscape led design at Otterpool and increase opportunities for this across the District.
You will need to have experience of assessing trees for Tree Preservation Orders, a thorough knowledge of tree shrub and hedge maintenance, and a solid understanding of relevant arboricultural legislation. The role operates with a degree of autonomy so you will also be a team player who can operate on their own initiative. But above all else, if you’re as passionate and committed as we are about our landscapes, environment and communities, then we want to hear from you.
Want to find out more? 
For an informal conversation about the role please contact Lisette Patching, CIL and Enforcement Team Leader via <a href="mailto:lisette.patching@folkestone-hythe.gov.uk" target="_blank">lisette.patching@folkestone-hythe.gov.uk</a>
Previous unsuccessful candidates need not apply.

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We are recruiting Social Workers with a range of different skills and experience.
Permanent, full time opportunities are available.
Roles are available within the Folkestone and Hythe Community Team within Kent, and we operate in a hybrid model of office-based working and working from home to meet the needs of the service. &nbsp;
£3000 Golden Hello payment to all new joiners (subject to criteria) and service related payments following continuous service.&nbsp;
About Us
This is an exciting opportunity to join our community teams across Kent as we enhance our locality working practice and put the person and good practice at the heart of what we do.
We work with adults with a range of care and support needs placing individuals at the centre of their support. You will undertake work of varying levels of complexity including, Care Act Assessments, Mental Capacity Act (MCA) Assessments, Court of Protection applications and s42 safeguarding enquiries.
Our social care interventions are structured around the three pillars of excellent practice, exceptional innovation, and meaningful measures. Therefore, our work is orientated around building relationships with the individual their families and carers. We engage with communities early on to help people feel empowered to find trusted help and support locally from a range of sources.
About You
We welcome applications from experienced and newly qualified social workers, all of whom can demonstrate capability of practice in accordance with current professional standards, legislative and policy frameworks.
You will hold a registration with Social Work England.
You will have a high level of literacy and communication skills, both verbal and written.
We are looking for future employees who have a positive, forward-thinking attitude. Using strengths-based practice with individuals which is built around their desired outcomes and goals. Our teams are imaginative, locally focused and flexible and we are searching for registered practitioners with a likeminded approach, working collaboratively as part of a team.
This role is subject to holding a Full UK Driving Licence – The Council is committed to making reasonable adjustments so whilst this job requires the jobholder to drive your application will still be considered if you are unable to drive due to a disability.
Our Support Offer
In return, we offer an attractive benefits package and a commitment to ensuring that you achieve a healthy work life balance and opportunities for flexible working arrangements that meet business need.
We offer generous market premium payments (subject to eligibility). You will also be entitled to a generous annual leave allowance and the local government pension&nbsp;scheme.
You will have excellent opportunities for professional development with access to our social care academy, progression routes and our newly launched practice framework.
We will support you to consolidate your skills and knowledge, assisting you to develop areas of specialist practice development such as Approved Mental Health Professional Training, Best Interest Assessor Training and Practice Educator training.
You will receive regular professional supervision and have the opportunity to critically reflect on your practice. You will be supported to develop your practice and progress your career.
Please state your preferred areas of work and full time or part time preference on your application forms.
We are increasingly accessible to the public outside of traditional office hours, as we&nbsp;move towards an 8 am to 8 pm, 7 days a week service to ensure service needs&nbsp;are met.
This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure application to the Disclosure and Barring service and registration as a qualified Social Worker with Social Work England.
This post is considered by KCC to be a customer-facing position. The Council therefore has a statutory duty under Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) to ensure that post holders have a command of spoken English/Welsh sufficient for the effective performance of the job requirements. The appropriate standards are set out in the Job Description/Person Specification.
Interview date will be confirmed if successful within the selection process
For more information about the role, please contact Senior Business Support Officer Rebecca Button on&nbsp;<a href="mailto:tskcbso@kent.gov.uk" target="_blank">tskcbso@kent.gov.uk</a>&nbsp;and a member of the team will respond appropriately.
We also welcome applications from experienced registered nurses and occupational therapists with relevant experience into our Community Practitioner roles. &nbsp;If you hold a registration with a professional body (Social Work England, HCPC, Nursing and Midwifery Council) and would like to know more about these opportunities please contact Community Team Manager Joe Lillicrap on&nbsp;<a href="mailto:joe.lillicrap@kent.gov.uk" target="_blank">joe.lillicrap@kent.gov.uk</a>&nbsp;
Contact Details For more information on this role, please contact:


Community Team Manager -Joe Lillicrap -&nbsp;<a href="mailto:joe.lillicrap@kent.gov.uk" target="_blank">joe.lillicrap@kent.</a><a href="mailto:joe.lillicrap@kent.gov.uk" target="_blank">gov.uk</a>&nbsp;

Social Worker - Folkestone and Hythe Community Team

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We have an exciting vacancy within Canterbury Children’s Social Work Service for a Team Manager. The successful candidate will be welcomed into one of our five Team’s and will be based at Brook House in Whitstable. This post will have direct line management responsibility of a team of Social Workers and a Senior Practitioner and will work closely with the other Team Managers to provide a cohesive Service across Canterbury Children's Social Work Service.
For this role, you will not only meet the conditions of the Job Description and Person Specification but will also be highly organised, flexible, and able to work in a fast paced and child focused environment. This role will also require&nbsp;you to be mobile throughout a wide operational area including travelling around Kent and beyond to support our children and young people.&nbsp;
You will be a champion of social work values, delivering and improving services for children and young people. You will allocate resources and workload and ensure the provision of cost-effective services. Your day-to-day support and high quality caseload supervision will ensure your team can meet the complex and changing demands of the service, as well as enable their ongoing development. Working in partnership with a broad range of agencies, you will contribute to the development of Children’s Services procedures and policies. And, advising on commissioning strategies, you’ll ensure that services are developed and accessible to all children, young people and families needing support, protection and intervention. &nbsp; About you &nbsp;Your social work degree – CQSW, DipSW or equivalent – must be supported by professional registration and extensive post-qualification experience. This experience should include supervision, budget management, and joint working with partners in the statutory, private and voluntary sectors. You should be confident in your ability to lead and develop a team. And, with an in-depth understanding of safeguarding procedures, legislative frameworks and social work theories relating to child services, you’ll have the expertise needed to contribute to practice and policy development. In return, we offer an attractive benefits package, a competitive salary and a range of professional development opportunities.
About us &nbsp;We are proud of our Ofsted rating of outstanding and we are continuing to develop excellent services and ensure ‘Children are at the centre of Kent County Council’s culture and practice’ (Ofsted 2022.) As one of the largest Children’s Social Work Service in the country, we offer a comprehensive learning and development framework in Kent.
We want the best for the children of Kent, and this can only be delivered as a team effort with everyone playing their part. So we’re creating a culture that fosters excellence and collaboration – a place where social workers are empowered to be creative and share ideas and advice.
Our Package
KCC offers the following market premiums:
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<li>Annual retention market premium payment of £3,000&nbsp;(following successful probationary period)</li>
<li>£2,000 Car Market Premium (Applies to eligible staff who use their own car to carry out their duties) and paid business mileage</li>
<li>28 Days Annual Leave (increased to 30 days after 5 years)</li>
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We offer an attractive benefits package and a commitment to ensuring that you achieve a healthy work life balance with flexible working arrangements and an emphasis on health and well-being.
You will also have a range of professional development opportunities including the exciting Social Care Academy and routes for progression.
 Eligibility
This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service and to registration as a qualified Social Worker with the Health Care Professionals Council. &nbsp; &nbsp;This post is considered by KCC to be a customer-facing position. The Council therefore has a statutory duty under Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) to ensure that post holders have a command of spoken English/Welsh sufficient for the effective performance of the job requirements. The appropriate standards are set out in the Job Description/Person Specification.
Contact Details


For further information regarding this role, please contact:
Carrie Bill
<a href="mailto:Carrie.Bill@kent.gov.uk" target="_blank">Carrie.Bill@kent.gov.uk</a>
03000 418435

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Join Our Dynamic Canterbury Social Work Service as a Senior Practitioner!
Are you an experienced social worker looking to take the next step in your career? Our Canterbury Social Work Service, based at our Local Office in Whitstable, is seeking a dedicated and passionate Senior Practitioner to join our team.
We pride ourselves on being an experienced and supportive service with 5 dedicated teams working collaboratively to make a real difference in the lives of children and families. As a Senior Practitioner, you will play a crucial role in leading and mentoring our talented social workers, ensuring the highest standards of practice and care.
Why Join Us?
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Supportive Environment:&nbsp;Our teams are known for their strong support network and collaborative spirit. You'll be joining a community that values teamwork and mutual support.</li>
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Professional Development:&nbsp;We are committed to your growth and development. You'll have access to a wide range of training and development opportunities to enhance your skills and advance your career.</li>
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Impactful Work:&nbsp;Make a real difference in the lives of children and families in our community. Your expertise and dedication will help shape the future of social work in Canterbury.</li>
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If you are passionate about social work and ready to take on a leadership role in a dynamic and supportive environment, we want to hear from you. Join us at Canterbury Social Work Service and be part of a team that is making a positive impact every day.
About you
Professionally registered with a degree in social work – CQSW, DipSW or equivalent – registered as a social worker with Social Work England -&nbsp;you will have a variety of post-qualification experience of working with children and families.&nbsp;Your experience should cover systemic practice, and you will need an in-depth understanding of legislative and policy frameworks.
Along with a willingness to learn and develop as a practitioner, being a team player is essential in any social work team. You will build relationships with colleagues, as well as statutory, voluntary and private sector agencies.
If you share this vision of excellent Social Work practice, we want to hear from you.
Rewards
In return for helping us achieve our aims, there is a strong commitment to supporting your professional development. As a qualified Social Worker we know that you want to make a difference and working at Kent County Council you will be given every support and opportunity to do so.
We offer an attractive benefits package and a commitment to ensuring that you achieve a healthy work life balance with flexible working arrangements and an emphasis on health and well-being.
About us
The right team
Doing the best for the children of Kent is a team effort and we’ve worked hard to create a culture that fosters excellence and collaboration – a place where social workers are empowered to be creative, share ideas and advice.
The right team needs the right managers. Ours have a well-deserved reputation for being supportive through regular, quality supervision.&nbsp;We also have a number of credible expert practitioners to learn from and you will find them approachable and keen to help. Sharing knowledge is part of who we are. Together, our teams deliver strengthened services and improved outcomes for children.
An integral part of re-thinking the way we work remotely is support for YOU going forward. Here you'll find the assistance, guidance and training available for all colleagues and managers to enable you to make flexible working work for you, your team and your service.
The right time
There has never been a better time to join us. We have invested in every area of our service including the careers of outstanding people who share our commitment to improving young lives in Kent.
The right place
We are proud of our Ofsted rating of outstanding and we are continuing to develop excellent services and ensure ‘Children are at the centre of Kent County Council’s culture and practice’ (Ofsted 2022.) As one of the largest Children’s Social Work Service in the country, we offer a comprehensive learning and development framework in Kent. And because one size doesn’t fit all, we offer opportunities that can be tailored to individual, and team needs.
We can offer a wide variety of work that you are unlikely to find elsewhere. Kent is a large and diverse county, offering a broad range of opportunities to support children and young people from all backgrounds and circumstances. You will be able to work across a range of locations and environments, and to be seconded to or move to other teams.&nbsp;
We place great importance on professional development that enables you to&nbsp;grow your skills and knowledge to&nbsp;manage a varied caseload. There will be new challenges and opportunities with case work and as part of the wider organisation, e.g. developing specialist links with partner agencies and representing Children’s Services in court.
Acting as a role model and mentor to less experienced colleagues, you will contribute to training initiatives, and, proactively maintaining your awareness of changes in child development theories, legislation, policies and practices, you will share your knowledge and uphold high standards of social work.
Benefits
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<li>A competitive starting salary, including an annual market premium payment of up to £5,000 - subject to eligibility.</li>
<li>A supportive team working environment with regular supervision.</li>
<li>Access to a wide range of formal and informal CPD activities underpinned by a performance appraisal scheme and career progression pathway.</li>
<li>An annual appraisal linking your learning and development needs.</li>
<li>Generous annual leave allowance.</li>
<li>Local Government pension scheme.</li>
<li>Access to smarter working / flexible working.</li>
<li>Relocation Package.</li>
<li>You will also have a range of professional development opportunities including the exciting social care academy and routes for progression.&nbsp;</li>
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Transport
Whilst we foster a hybrid working approach, the role requires you to be mobile throughout a wide operational area including travelling around the county of Kent and beyond to transport children and their belongings and be available to do so in an emergency.&nbsp;
This role is subject to holding a Full UK Driving Licence – The Council is committed to making reasonable adjustments so whilst this job requires the jobholder to drive your application will still be considered if you are unable to drive due to a disability.
Eligibility
This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure application to the Disclosure and Barring service and registration as a qualified Social Worker with Social Work England.
This post is considered by KCC to be a customer-facing position. The Council therefore has a statutory duty under Part 7 of the Immigration Act (2016) to ensure that post holders have a command of spoken English/Welsh sufficient for the effective performance of the job requirements. The appropriate standards are set out in the Job Description/Person Specification.
Applications will be reviewed on a weekly basis. Please do not re-apply if you have been interviewed for this post in the last six months.
Contact Details


To find out more about the role please get in touch today by emailing Jadie Coleman-White on&nbsp;<a href="mailto:Jadie.Coleman-White@kent.gov.uk" target="_blank">Jadie.Coleman-White@kent.gov.uk</a>

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Charity Shop Volunteer &nbsp; Be there when it matters as a Sue Ryder Volunteer &nbsp; As a Sue Ryder Volunteer in one of our charity shops, you will be one of the store’s friendly faces, helping us to provide the best customer experience whilst playing an important role in raising funds for our Palliative and Bereavement services.
The role: Our Sue Ryder shop volunteer roles are filled with variety and can cover many aspects of the role of a shop volunteer including:
• &nbsp; &nbsp;Donations and Gift Aid – meet donors, receive donations, sign donors up to Gift Aid • &nbsp; &nbsp;Sorting, labelling, pricing of stock • &nbsp; &nbsp;Greeting and helping customers • &nbsp; &nbsp;Serving customers on the till (training provided) • &nbsp; &nbsp;Maintaining shop displays, re-stocking, • &nbsp; &nbsp;Light cleaning/tidying duties to keep the shop inviting and well presented
More bespoke roles may include: • &nbsp; &nbsp;PAT testing • &nbsp; &nbsp;Upcycling • &nbsp; &nbsp;Social media and photography &nbsp; About you: • &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Enjoy helping and engaging with customers • &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Be enthusiastic and pro-active • &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Have the ability to work as part of a team • &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Be reliable &nbsp; Working as a volunteer at one of our Sue Ryder shops is not only a rewarding way to learn new and transferable skills but also a fantastic chance to make new friends and become part of your local community. Plus, you will receive a volunteer discount on donated goods.
We are happy to discuss arranging one of our friendly taster sessions so that you may meet the team and see the shop.&nbsp; &nbsp; Please note - we do have a minimum age requirement in our shops of 18.&nbsp;
About Sue Ryder: Sue Ryder is one of the largest charity retailers in the UK with over 400 shops. Every item sold in our shops generates funding so we can continue to provide 2.7 million hours of expert medical, practical, bereavement and emotional support every year, in our hospices, in people's homes and in the community. We are here to make sure that everyone approaching the end of life or living with grief can access the support they need. &nbsp; We actively encourage applications from people from all backgrounds to help us to provide the best possible experience for the people who use our services and continue to make Sue Ryder a great place to work, and attract and recruit the best, most diverse volunteer workforce possible. We are particularly interested in increasing applications from the global majority, LGTBQIA+ and people with disabilities as they are currently underrepresented in our organisation. &nbsp; *Winners of the Employer of the Year for the People in Retail Awards 2023 – Retail Bulletin* &nbsp; If you have any questions, please contact our team at&nbsp; <a href="mailto:volunteer.recruitment@sueryder.org" target="_blank">volunteer.recruitment@sueryder.org</a>&nbsp; or visit:&nbsp; <a href="http://www.sueryder.org" target="_blank">www.sueryder.org</a>

Charity Shop Volunteer

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Recognised by Best Companies as an outstanding organisation to work for, we have a real focus on health &amp; wellbeing and staff development, and an excellent benefits package that includes corporate membership, discount and salary sacrifice schemes, up to 31 days holiday, access to the Local Government Pension Scheme, and much, much more. For this role, we will also pay a uniform allowance!
We are currently looking for an experienced, qualified Lifeguard to join our team at Hythe Swimming Pool to undertake a range of different shifts on a rolling rota. We are seeking proactive individuals that are team players with excellent customer service skills.
This is a permanent position of either 18.5 or 37 hours per week (depending on your availability) and therefore not suitable for those looking for a Casual / Zero hour contract.
If you would like more information on this exciting opportunity please contact Sharon Punter (Assistant Manager – Hythe) on 01303 269177 or email <a href="mailto:sharon.punter@folkestone-hythe.gov.uk" target="_blank">sharon.punter@folkestone-hythe.gov.uk</a>
Applications will be considered as they are submitted. We reserve the right to close the vacancy once enough suitable applications are received.

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