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If this sounds like the next role for you, please visit the North Kent College staff vacancies page to see the full job description and apply.



Where you’ll work: Based at North Kent College’s Dartford campus, with occasional travel to the Gravesend / Hadlow / Tonbridge sites if required.
Your hours: 37 hours per week (Monday to Friday), 52 weeks per annum.
Your pay: £27,379 per annum, with Level 3 CIPD study support if you don’t already have a qualification in place.
A rare and exciting opportunity has arisen to join North Kent College’s People team as a People Resources Coordinator.
Working as part of a close-knit team (including Director of People, Deputy Director of People, two People Business Partners, People Resourcing Manager, People Officer, and a second People Resources Coordinator), you’ll work collaboratively to deliver excellent services aligned with College policies and procedures.
As a People Resources Coordinator, you’ll provide customer-focused and pragmatic support to the People team, working closely with the People Business Partners and People Resourcing Manager to provide a value-adding service to your designated business areas, building professional working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
This could be the role for you if you:
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<li>Have current HR experience at Administrator / Assistant level and want to take the next step, or possess transferable skills from another role and are keen to start a career in HR.</li>
<li>Hold a Level 3 CIPD qualification (or above) or are willing to achieve this within 12 months of employment (fully funded by us!).</li>
<li>Understand the basics of employment law and are comfortable providing first-level advice on HR matters, such as sickness certification.</li>
<li>Have experience supporting the end-to-end recruitment process, or transferable skills in managing key operational processes.</li>
<li>Are proficient in IT and administration, and can maintain systems with absolute accuracy.</li>
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If you’re a proactive team player and a strong communicator with fantastic organisation skills, have great attention to detail with the ability to work efficiently under pressure to meet deadlines, always delivering exceptional service, we’d love to hear from you!
The Benefits:
In addition to a competitive salary, you can expect the following benefits.
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<li>33 days’ annual leave (including Christmas / New Year break), plus bank holidays.</li>
<li>Enrolment onto the People’s Pension Scheme (as part of the staff of North Kent College Business Services Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary of North Kent College).</li>
<li>Access to free parking and a number of onsite facilities, including gyms, restaurants and coffee shops.</li>
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How to Apply:
If this sounds like the next role for you, please visit the North Kent College staff vacancies page to see the full job description and apply.
Please note that the closing date for applications is Monday 21 July 2025, with interviews scheduled to take place on Tuesday 29 July 2025.
About the College:
North Kent College (including Hadlow College) is proudly rated as an Ofsted ‘Good’ provider, with ‘Outstanding’ learner behaviours and attitudes (April 2024). With four campuses across Kent and 4,000 students, we strive to equip the young people who study here with an inclusive and innovative education experience to enhance their future career prospects, which, as noted by Ofsted, is supported through our high-quality, industry standard facilities. Each and every staff member plays a key part in delivering the success of our learners’ experience, and we want those who join our curriculum and support teams to share our passion in achieving this.
North Kent College is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, and all staff have a responsibility to share and maintain this commitment. In line with the requirements of ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, appropriate safeguarding checks (including an enhanced DBS check) will be undertaken on all individuals selected for appointment. Posts at the College, a specified establishment where the work gives opportunity for contact with children, are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974. It is an offence to apply for a post which involves engaging in regulated activity relevant to children if you are barred from doing so. Please be advised that, again in line with ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’, shortlisted candidates (who wish to accept an invite to interview) will be required to complete and submit prior to their interview a self-declaration of their criminal record or information that would make them unsuitable to work with children. Further guidance / information from the Ministry of Justice can be found on GOV.UK.

People Resources Coordinator

Job Description Organisation: London Borough of Waltham Forest Salary: APPREN3 £25,997 Contract Type: Full-time, Temporary Working hours per week: 36 Application Deadline: 18/7/2025 Proposed Interview Date(s): to be confirmed &nbsp; Reference: 1778 About Us:&nbsp; Bursting with culture, energy, and opportunity, the London Borough of Waltham Forest is a fantastic and exciting place to work.&nbsp; We are a highly ambitious borough. Driven by culture and the innate creativity of our residents, we have developed new and innovative ways to build our communities. Our Council is relentlessly resident-focused, insight-led, digitally driven and commercially minded; a Council focused on meeting the needs of our existing and future residents.&nbsp; London Borough of Waltham Forest is one of the <a href="https://www.london.gov.uk/good-work-standard" target="_blank">Mayor of London’s Good Work Standard</a>&nbsp;employers. This accreditation is a proof of our commitment to creating a healthy, fair and inclusive workplace. This includes fair pay and conditions, workplace well-being, skills and progression and diversity and recruitment.&nbsp; The Council’s preference is for online application. However, if you have a disability and are unable to complete an online application, please email <a href="mailto:recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk</a> so we can arrange an alternative application method. About the role:&nbsp; As a Business Administration Level 3 Apprentice, you will be engaging in a specialist programme of learning in order to achieve the Level 3 Apprenticeship in Business Administration. You will be sat within the exciting directorate of Stronger Communities, acting as a key team member by ensuring the smooth running of various projects and programmes. You will provide high quality administrative support to teams in a fast-paced environment. There will be plenty of opportunity to learn, develop and make a difference to the residents within the Borough <a href="https://fs-filestore-eu.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/Waltham_Forest/govRoleProfiles/Role_Profile_Business_Administration_Apprentice_1778.pdf" target="_blank">&gt;&gt; Click here to download the Role Profile &lt;&lt;&nbsp;</a> Key Responsibilities:&nbsp; <ul> <li>Support data collection from Temporary Accommodation drop-ins</li> <li>Support the business administration for the Connect to Work and Trailblazers programme</li> <li>Participate in a monthly shift rota at Leabridge Library supporting residents with general queries.&nbsp;</li> <li>Provide general administration support for ad-hoc projects under the Stronger Communities Directorate</li> <li>Attend learning modules and complete coursework in line with the requirements of Business Apprenticeship Level 3.&nbsp;</li> </ul> Qualifications and Requirements:&nbsp; <ul> <li>Relevant experience which demonstrates ability to undertake role.&nbsp;</li> <li>Good working knowledge of relevant processes and systems and awareness of policy and procedure framework.</li> <li>Good knowledge of service provided in own area and awareness of wider Council activities.</li> <li>Good overall knowledge of Microsoft office applications.&nbsp;</li> <li>Good communication and presentation skills using a range of media and methods.</li> <li>Self-motivated, enthusiastic, and eager to learn Business Administration skills&nbsp;</li> <li>Understanding of basic confidentiality and data protection requirements that apply to the processing of information</li> <li>Numerate and accurate with attention to detail.</li> <li>Good planning and organisational skills, with proven ability to prioritise workloads and achieve deadlines&nbsp;</li> <li>Experience in dealing with customers.</li> <li>UK Resident minimum 3 years</li> <li>GCSE Grades C/4 in maths and English or L2 Functional Skills English and Maths – if no evidence GCSE’s or Grades lower than C/4 L2 Functional Skills in will have to work towards Functional Skills L2 in Maths and English</li> </ul> Terms and conditions:&nbsp; The below terms and conditions apply to this role:&nbsp; Satisfactory employment references and CIFAS identity checks;&nbsp; This role is subject to safer recruitment practices as it involves work with children and/ or vulnerable adults;&nbsp; Satisfactory Basic DBS check; &nbsp; As a public authority, we must ensure that members of staff in public-facing roles are able to speak fluent English. This means that they must have a command of spoken English, with confidence and accuracy, sufficient for the effective performance of their role. This requirement does not refer to any particular English language qualifications, regional or international accents, dialects, speech impediments or the tone of conversations. It does not require staff to speak only in English.&nbsp; How to Apply:&nbsp; Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications online by pressing the ‘Apply’ button below. This includes a supporting statement that outlines to us how your skills and experience make you a good candidate for this vacancy.&nbsp; We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.&nbsp;&nbsp; Equal Opportunity Employer:&nbsp; Waltham Forest is a diverse borough where diversity is valued and is integral to both, service delivery and employment of its staff. The Council is proud of its rich mix of communities and as the largest employer in the area, it works hard to respond to the changing needs of its population. We use our statutory duties on race, gender and disability equality and best practice in respect of age, faith and sexual orientation to ensure equality of opportunity in the workplace. The Council is committed to meeting its 4 equality objectives: - Promoting equality of opportunity - Opposing all forms of discrimination, intolerance and disadvantage - Ensuring our workforce reflects the diverse communities of Waltham Forest at all levels. - Providing fair, appropriate, accessible and excellent Services to all. Respecting Diversity is a core Council value.&nbsp; To support the above and reduce the risk of bias in its recruitment activities, the council is operating an anonymous shortlisting process, which hides personal information that can identify individuals until their application has been considered for shortlisting. The council also operates a scheme whereby, for jobs graded up to and including scale SO2, internal candidates are considered first. This includes those candidates who self-identify as having a disability for the purposes of the Disability Confident scheme. For more information, please refer to our recruitment and selection policy.&nbsp; We are keen to support employees to balance their working life with other commitments. Therefore, wherever possible, we will consider working arrangements that suit an individual's personal circumstances whilst still meeting the needs of the Council. If you would like to discuss the possible flexible working options that might be applicable to this role, please contact the person named below or feel free to discuss this during your interview.&nbsp; For more information on the benefits of working for the Council, please visit <a href="https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/find-jobs-and-other-opportunities/working-us" target="_blank">https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/find-jobs-and-other-opportunities/working-us</a>.&nbsp; Contact Information:&nbsp; If you have any questions about this vacancy or the application process, please contact Alexandra Burling &nbsp;at <a href="mailto:Alexandra.Burling@walthamforest.gov.uk" target="_blank">Alexandra.Burling@walthamforest.gov.uk</a>&nbsp; If you have any technical issues when trying to apply for this post, please contact our Recruitment Team via email at <a href="mailto:recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk</a>.&nbsp; Click here for further information on the <a href="https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/council-and-elections/your-data-and-privacy/our-privacy-notices/hr-recruitment-privacy-notice" target="_blank">Human Resources recruitment privacy notice</a>.&nbsp;





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London Borough Of Waltham Forest

Business Support Apprentice

Job Description Organisation: London Borough of Waltham Forest Salary: Level 3 &nbsp;apprentice £25,997 Contract Type: Full time - fixed term - 21 months Working hours per week: 36 hours a week Application Deadline: 21st July 2025 Proposed Interview Date(s): w/b 28th July 2025 DBS: Enhanced Barred &nbsp; Reference: 1804 About Us:&nbsp; Bursting with culture, energy, and opportunity, the London Borough of Waltham Forest is a fantastic and exciting place to work.&nbsp; We are a highly ambitious borough. Driven by culture and the innate creativity of our residents, we have developed new and innovative ways to build our communities. Our Council is relentlessly resident-focused, insight-led, digitally driven and commercially minded; a Council focused on meeting the needs of our existing and future residents.&nbsp; London Borough of Waltham Forest is one of the <a href="https://www.london.gov.uk/good-work-standard" target="_blank">Mayor of London’s Good Work Standard</a>&nbsp;employers. This accreditation is a proof of our commitment to creating a healthy, fair and inclusive workplace. This includes fair pay and conditions, workplace well-being, skills and progression and diversity and recruitment.&nbsp; The Council’s preference is for online application. However, if you have a disability and are unable to complete an online application, please email <a href="mailto:recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk</a> so we can arrange an alternative application method.&nbsp; About the role:&nbsp; Level 3 Business Administration Apprentice To perform project support and organisational functions/duties to assist in the delivery of Adult Early Help Community Support. This includes working closely with the Community support Coordinators, Outreach officers, Income Maximisation and Adult Early Help, Adult Front Door and Adult Social care to ensure referrals and information coming through to the service is captured and the workflow is actioned appropriately. This work will also involve supporting collating and submitting outcomes <a href="https://fs-filestore-eu.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/Waltham_Forest/govRoleProfiles/Role_Profile_Adult-Early_Help-Community_Support-Level-3_apprentice.pdf" target="_blank">&gt;&gt; Click here to download the Role Profile &lt;&lt;&nbsp;</a> Key Responsibilities:&nbsp; Managing inbox Organisational support&nbsp; Data collection and monitoring Co-operate and support colleagues Create documents, reports and correspondence Qualifications and Requirements:&nbsp; &nbsp;English and Maths Qualification A-C&nbsp; Terms and conditions:&nbsp; The below terms and conditions apply to this role:&nbsp; Satisfactory employment references and CIFAS identity checks;&nbsp; This role is subject to safer recruitment practices as it involves work with children and/ or vulnerable adults;&nbsp; Satisfactory DBS check;&nbsp; As a public authority, we must ensure that members of staff in public-facing roles are able to speak fluent English. This means that they must have a command of spoken English, with confidence and accuracy, sufficient for the effective performance of their role. This requirement does not refer to any particular English language qualifications, regional or international accents, dialects, speech impediments or the tone of conversations. It does not require staff to speak only in English.&nbsp; How to Apply:&nbsp; Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications online by pressing the ‘Apply’ button below. This includes a supporting statement that outlines to us how your skills and experience make you a good candidate for this vacancy.&nbsp; We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.&nbsp;&nbsp; Equal Opportunity Employer:&nbsp; Waltham Forest is a diverse borough where diversity is valued and is integral to both, service delivery and employment of its staff. The Council is proud of its rich mix of communities and as the largest employer in the area, it works hard to respond to the changing needs of its population. We use our statutory duties on race, gender and disability equality and best practice in respect of age, faith and sexual orientation to ensure equality of opportunity in the workplace. The Council is committed to meeting its 4 equality objectives: - Promoting equality of opportunity - Opposing all forms of discrimination, intolerance and disadvantage - Ensuring our workforce reflects the diverse communities of Waltham Forest at all levels. - Providing fair, appropriate, accessible and excellent Services to all. Respecting Diversity is a core Council value.&nbsp; To support the above and reduce the risk of bias in its recruitment activities, the council is operating an anonymous shortlisting process, which hides personal information that can identify individuals until their application has been considered for shortlisting. The council also operates a scheme whereby, for jobs graded up to and including scale SO2, internal candidates are considered first. This includes those candidates who self-identify as having a disability for the purposes of the Disability Confident scheme. For more information, please refer to our recruitment and selection policy.&nbsp; We are keen to support employees to balance their working life with other commitments. Therefore, wherever possible, we will consider working arrangements that suit an individual's personal circumstances whilst still meeting the needs of the Council. If you would like to discuss the possible flexible working options that might be applicable to this role, please contact the person named below or feel free to discuss this during your interview.&nbsp; For more information on the benefits of working for the Council, please visit <a href="https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/find-jobs-and-other-opportunities/working-us" target="_blank">https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/find-jobs-and-other-opportunities/working-us</a>.&nbsp; Contact Information:&nbsp; If you have any questions about this vacancy or the application process, please contact Maeve O'Reilly &nbsp;at <a href="mailto:Maeve.O'Reilly@walthamforest.gvo.uk" target="_blank">Maeve.O'Reilly@walthamforest.gov.uk</a>. If you have any technical issues when trying to apply for this post, please contact our Recruitment Team via email at <a href="mailto:recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk</a>.&nbsp; Click here for further information on the <a href="https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/council-and-elections/your-data-and-privacy/our-privacy-notices/hr-recruitment-privacy-notice" target="_blank">Human Resources recruitment privacy notice</a>.&nbsp;





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Early Help Apprentice Level 3

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We only accept online applications. If you require access to a computer and/or the internet, you can use our facilities free of charge at The Amelia Scott. Please call ahead to book an appointment Tel. 01892 554171.
Please follow the link below to submit your application.
Equal Opportunities
Tunbridge Wells – Working for Equality. We welcome applications from all sections of the community.
Safeguarding
The Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults, and expects all employee and volunteers to share this commitment.



Join Our Dynamic Property and Estates Team!
Are you ready to take on a role that’s both exciting and rewarding? At Tunbridge Wells Borough Council, our Property and Estates Service is at the heart of delivering the Council’s ambitious Strategic Plan. We’re on a mission to maximise the potential of our property portfolio—and we want you to be part of it.
We’re looking for a proactive and organised&nbsp;Administration Assistant&nbsp;to join our dedicated team of surveyors and architects. This is a fantastic opportunity to support the strategic and operational management of the Council’s property assets, contributing to projects that include development, rationalisation, redevelopment, and refurbishment.
What you’ll bring:
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<li>Experience in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment</li>
<li>Strong administrative skills and the ability to support a multi-disciplinary team</li>
<li>Confidence using database systems and managing information accurately</li>
<li>Excellent attention to detail and the ability to prioritise your workload</li>
<li>A friendly, team-oriented approach with great communication skills</li>
</ul>
Customer service is a key part of this role—you’ll be the first point of contact for queries from the public, elected Members, consultants, and internal services.
What we offer:
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22 days’ holiday (rising to 27 with 5 years' continuous LG service) + UK bank holidays + 3 extra days in December
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Generous Local Government Pension Schemey</li>
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Hybrid working to support work/life balance</li>
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Free parking near the Town Hall</li>
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Free tea, coffee and wellbeing perks like an EAP (Employee Assistance Programme), flu jabs, eyecare vouchers and more</li>
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Ongoing training and development opportunities to support your career growth</li>
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For full details of the role and what we’re looking for, please see the Job Description and Person Specification below.
Interested? For an informal chat about the role, please contact Jonathan White - email:&nbsp; <a href="mailto:jonathan.white@tunbridgewells.gov.uk" target="_blank">jonathan.white@tunbridgewells.gov.uk</a>
Interviews:&nbsp;Friday, 25 July 2025

Tunbridge Wells Borough Council

Administration Assistant

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<h2>Advert Text</h2>
About the role
As a Benefits Officer in Merton's Benefits Service, you will play a key role in supporting residents assessing entitlement to Housing Benefit, Council Tax Support and Discretionary awards. Merton has a very experienced team of benefits officers and we’re looking for enthusiastic and driven individuals to join our teams.
The successful candidate will be dealing with customer and other stakeholder enquiries; giving advice, information and assistance in person, by phone, letter and / or other electronic methods.&nbsp;
About you
You will have:
<ul>
<li>Experience of working in a Housing Benefit team at a local Authority.</li>
<li>An in depth knowledge of&nbsp;Housing Benefit regulations, Council Tax Support and a working knowledge of national welfare benefits.</li>
<li>Excellent IT skills and experience of effectively using MS Office software such as Word, Excel and Outlook (or equivalent).</li>
<li>Excellent written and verbal communication skills with experience of delivering a front line service in a Benefits environment.</li>
<li>An eye for detail and accuracy with excellent numeracy skills.</li>
<li>A proven team player with an ability to form strong working relationships with colleagues.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
What we offer
Based at the Civic Centre in Morden, Merton Council offers much more than just a competitive salary. We believe in supporting our staff, fostering an inclusive and collaborative environment, and creating opportunities for personal and professional growth. Here’s what you can expect when you join us:
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<li>A competitive salary&nbsp;and membership of the&nbsp;Local Government Pension Scheme.</li>
<li>Excellent holiday entitlement, including paid leave for new grandparents and an additional day off for your birthday!</li>
<li>A focus on development.</li>
</ul>
Working for Merton Council
Merton is a dynamic and thriving borough, offering a unique blend of urban and green spaces, with Wimbledon’s world-renowned tennis courts and bustling local high streets. As part of our team, you’ll be joining an organisation that is driven by our shared values and commitment to the future of Merton.
At Merton Council, we are Merton United—One Borough, One Team. We are committed to nurturing civic pride, building a sustainable future, and creating a borough where sport and active living are at the heart of our communities.
We pride ourselves on creating a workplace that encourages creativity, supports wellbeing, and delivers real, tangible impacts in the community. Our values are:
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<li>We trust each other</li>
<li>We lead with integrity</li>
<li>We value inclusion</li>
<li>We collaborate</li>
<li>We create new things</li>
<li>We are proud</li>
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Join Merton Council and become part of a forward-thinking team that truly makes a difference to the people who live and work in the borough. For more details about Merton see our&nbsp;<a href="https://www.merton.gov.uk/jobs/working-us" target="_blank">Jobs page</a>.
For an informal chat about the role, please contact <a href="mailto:jane.haylor@merton.gov.uk" target="_blank">jane.haylor@merton.gov.uk</a> or <a href="mailto:wendy.robinson@merton.gov.uk" target="_blank">wendy.robinson@merton.gov.uk</a>&nbsp;
Documents
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<li><a href="https://jobs.merton.gov.uk/wd/plsql/wd_portal.view_blob?p_web_site_id=6495&amp;p_web_page_id=587683&amp;p_type=JOBDOC&amp;p_id=535328&amp;p_show=N" target="_blank">Job Description and Person Specification</a></li>
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London Borough of Merton

Benefits Officer

We are currently recruiting Experienced Social Workers to join our Children in Care 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.Recent 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.Children 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.Join us and #Make a Difference…Our OfferWe are proud to offer a range of benefits including –<ul><li>A generous annual leave entitlement up to 30 days plus bank holidays</li><li>An excellent local government pension scheme</li><li>An essential car user allowance with option to apply for a lease car after six months.</li><li>Free car parking</li><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><li>Relocation package of up to £8,000</li><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><li>Access to <a href="https://www.medway.gov.uk/info/200255/childrens_social_worker_jobs/759/professional_development" target="_blank">professional development and support</a> including Community Care Inform.</li><li>Hybrid working style </li></ul>About You<ul><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><li>You will have successfully completed your ASYE </li><li>You will have a full driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes.</li></ul>For further information on the qualifications, skills and experience required, please refer to the Job Profile and Person Specification.Additional InformationFor an informal discussion, please don't hesitate to contact one of the recruiting managers below. Alternatively, please email the recruitment team on <a href="mailto:cscrecruitment@medway.gov.uk" target="_blank">cscrecruitment@medway.gov.uk</a>. Laura Saunders, Service Manager (Children in Care) on 01634 337328. 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 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.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.Important Information-Applicants must be able to demonstrate all essential requirements as listed in the job profileEqual Opportunities Commitment StatementMedway 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 ageFor further information please refer to the Medway information pack available as a download or to view onlinePlease 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/" target="_blank">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.





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Medway Council

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Experienced Social Worker - Children in Care Team

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our busy Revenues &amp; Benefits Team on a permanent full-time contract.About the roleYou will be responsible for providing vital admin support for the Benefits Team including ensuring daily correspondence/emails are documented correctly and index evidence and information that has been provided in support of benefit claims. You will receive full training to work towards becoming a Benefits Assessment Officer.Deal with customer enquiries via telephone, email and in person at our reception desk.This position requires a DBS check.Who we’re looking forWe’d love to hear from you if you:<ul><li>Have current experience of working within an office environment.</li><li>Have a good standard of education, including literacy and numeracy skills.</li><li>Have excellent customer service and communication skills, in person, in writing and on the telephone.</li><li>Are highly organised and able to work without much supervision.</li><li>Are comfortable working in a team and working flexibly to support your colleagues.</li></ul>What we offer When you join us your expertise, skills and experience will be valued, and your career development will be our priority.We are committed to creating a collaborative and innovative environment which empowers you to thrive. You will be part of a friendly, supportive One Team culture with the chance to make a real difference.We believe in balancing hard work with fun. Our active social team organises two to three events a year, ranging from Staff Awards, quiz nights to rounders in the park, helping the workplace to be productive and enjoyable. We use Viva Engage to keep you connected and engaged and we hold regular face to face meetings, such as Chief Executive briefings to keep you in the loop.We are conveniently located close to Oxted Station and have some on-site parking.In addition to the stated pay, we offer membership and contributions towards the Local Government Pension Scheme, flexible working (giving you the opportunity to work from home for up to three days a week), flexi-time, payment of a relevant professional subscription and access to a discounted health scheme.Please visit our website for more information about working for us <a href="http://www.tandridge.gov.uk/jobs" target="_blank">www.tandridge.gov.uk/jobs</a> and download our Working for Tandridge guide. Diversity statement At Tandridge District Council, we pride ourselves on maintaining an inclusive workplace, ensuring equality, fairness, and inclusion is at the heart of everything we do and good practice is embedded in the Council’s culture and services.We welcome applications from all sectors of our community, including BAME, LGBTQ+ and all groups protected under the Equality Act.Tandridge is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff to share this commitment.Want to know more?If this sounds like your kind of challenge and you want to be part of our friendly and supportive team, we’d love to hear from you.If you’d like to find out more, please read our role profile and specification, or for an informal discussion about the role, please e-mail Alan Godfrey at <a href="mailto:agodfrey@tandridge.gov.uk" target="_blank">agodfrey@tandridge.gov.uk</a> or call on 01883 722000. Local Government ReorganisationSurrey is part of the government’s plans for local government reorganisation. This means the current two tier system, where services are split between Surrey County Council and district and borough councils like Tandridge, will be replaced with larger councils, which handle all local services. Although this may lead to some uncertainty for anyone considering a role with us, this process will take several years and during that time we still need to provide services. When local government is reorganised, most staff will transfer to the new council which may offer additional opportunities for career development and variety as part of a larger organisation. The majority of the roles we currently have will still be needed whether that is for planning, housing, recycling and waste, finance, IT, HR etc<ul></ul>

Benefits Assessment Trainee Officer

<h4>What You'll Be Doing</h4>Are you passionate about creating outstanding customer experiences? Are you ready to shape the future of leisure services and make a real difference in your community?Southwark Council is offering an exciting opportunity to be part of our brand-new leisure service, empowering residents to lead healthier, happier lives. We’re looking for a dynamic and enthusiastic Customer Service Manager to lead the way at The Castle Leisure Centre.As Customer Service Manager, you’ll be at the heart of our mission to deliver exceptional experiences for every visitor. You’ll inspire and lead a dedicated team, ensuring seamless service and making every interaction count.Your key responsibilities will include:<ul><li>Motivating, mentoring, and managing a dynamic team with excellent communication and collaboration skills.</li><li>Creating innovative ways to enhance customer satisfaction and loyalty.</li><li>Resolving customer queries and complaints across multiple platforms with professionalism and care.</li><li>Collaborating with other managers to improve services and identify opportunities for growth.</li><li>Driving positive change and promoting a proactive, customer-first culture.</li></ul><h4>What We're Looking For</h4>We’re looking for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment. You’ll bring:<ul><li>A Customer Service Level 2 qualification (or equivalent experience).</li><li>Proven experience in delivering exceptional customer service and managing teams in a customer-facing role.</li><li>A track record of achieving and exceeding targets.</li><li>Strong skills in using CRM systems to manage and forecast effectively.</li><li>A passion for resolving customer issues and identifying innovative solutions.</li><li>An enthusiasm for leisure services, with a commitment to promoting healthy lifestyles and reducing health inequalities across the borough.</li></ul><h4>Additional Information</h4>Closing date: Monday 21 July 2025Interview date: W/C 28 July 2025Southwark Leisure Services operates across several sites, seven days a week from early morning to late night. There is a requirement for the post holder on occasions, to work outside normal office hours and at different venues to meet the needs of the service.<ul><li>Job Type: Permanent, Full Time, 36 hours a week.</li><li>Some weekend and evening work will be required to meet service needs.</li><li>Southwark Council is committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion.</li></ul>Benefits and more information:In your role, we want you to feel supported, challenged and rewarded. You will benefit from our family-friendly policies including flexible working, home working, and a local government pension scheme, plus many other staff benefits. You will join a motivated, driven and supportive team that strives for excellence and values its members. You will also be part of a successful and high-achieving development team that is making a real difference to the lives of residents in the borough. For more information about the wide variety of benefits you can take advantage of please visit our <a href="https://jobs.southwark.gov.uk/why-us/" target="_blank">Staff Benefits</a> page.Attachments<ul><li><a href="https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com//tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PEHFK026203F3VBQB796G7VQF&amp;nDocumentID=2548520&amp;ptId=105619" target="_blank">Click here to view the Job description and Person specification</a></li></ul>





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Southwark Council

Customer Service Manager

<h4>The Role</h4>Do you see yourself making a difference in your local community?Can you lead a high-performing team that supports some of our most vulnerable residents?Does the idea of contributing to a fair, efficient Adult Social Care service appeal to you?If yes, we have the perfect role for you!Our Adult Social Care Division is looking for a passionate and dedicated Client Finance Team Manager to join our amazing service and help make a difference today!About the Role:This is an exciting opportunity to lead the Charging Team within Southwark Council’s Personal Budgets and Client Finance Service. With a strong focus on financial assessments, the team plays a critical role in reviewing financial assessment forms, calculating client contributions, and ensuring residents receive fair and accurate decisions on their eligibility for council-funded care.As Client Finance Team Manager, you’ll be responsible for:<ul><li>Managing a team of seven Client Finance Caseworkers.</li><li>Overseeing the processing of new financial assessments and ensuring supporting evidence is collected.</li><li>Leading the review of historical cases to maintain accurate and up-to-date records.</li><li>Ensuring assessments are completed fairly, efficiently, and in line with legislation and council policy.</li><li>Contributing to Adult Social Care’s financial sustainability by ensuring accurate income collection.</li></ul>About You:We’re looking for someone with a strong understanding of financial assessment processes in Adult Social Care and the ability to lead and motivate a busy team. You’ll bring:<ul><li>Experience managing or supervising a finance or assessment-related team.</li><li>A clear understanding of personal budgets, charging policies, and relevant legislation.</li><li>Strong analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving skills.</li></ul><ul><li>Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.</li><li>A commitment to fairness, quality service delivery, and continuous improvement.</li></ul>About the Team:You’ll be joining a supportive and purpose-driven team at the heart of Southwark Council’s Adult Social Care Division, with a budget of over £120 million dedicated to improving lives in our community. Our Personal Budgets and Client Finance Service plays a vital role in ensuring equitable access to support and funding.At Southwark, we’re committed to development, collaboration, and inclusion. You’ll have access to professional growth opportunities, supportive leadership, and the chance to make a real impact.For detailed qualifications and requirements, please review the job description and person specification located at the bottom of the advert.Contact Information:For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Deborah Greenwood at <a href="mailto:deborah.greenwood@southwark.gov.uk" target="_blank">deborah.greenwood@southwark.gov.uk</a>Additional Information:This post requires a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) DBS check at Enhanced level.Benefits and more information:In your role, we want you to feel supported, challenged and rewarded. You will benefit from our family-friendly policies including flexible working, home working, and a local government pension scheme, plus many other staff benefits. You will join a motivated, driven and supportive team that strives for excellence and values its members. You will also be part of a successful and high-achieving development team that is making a real difference to the lives of residents in the borough. For more information about the wide variety of benefits you can take advantage of please visit our <a href="https://jobs.southwark.gov.uk/why-us/" target="_blank">Staff Benefits</a> page.<h4>Recruitment timetable</h4>Advert close date: 11:59pm on 28th July 2025Shortlisting date/s: 29th July 2025Interview date/s: 7th August 2025The closing date is given as a guide. We reserve the right to close this vacancy once a sufficient number of applications has been received. We strongly advise you to complete your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.Guaranteed Interview Scheme:As part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you'll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role, and identify with one of the below criteria:<ul><li>Members of the Armed Forces and veterans</li><li>Are currently in care, or have previously been in care</li><li>If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health condition</li></ul>We are an organisation who is passionate about our people and understands that richness of diversity is a requirement to provide the best possible services to our communities. This is demonstrated through our council-wide ambitious commitment to tackle racial inequality in our communities and workforce through our <a href="https://www.southwark.gov.uk/engagement-and-consultations/southwark-stands-together" target="_blank">Southwark Stands Together programme</a>. We particularly welcome applications from members of the Black, Asian and ethnic minority communities to increase representation at senior management level in the Council.Attachments<ul><li><a href="https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com//tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PEHFK026203F3VBQB796G7VQF&amp;nDocumentID=2545824&amp;ptId=105640" target="_blank">Client Finance Team Manager.docx</a></li></ul>





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Client Finance Team Manager

<h4>Why Southwark?</h4>We are the largest local authority social landlord in London, managing 55,000 homes lived in by 40% of Southwark’s residents. We are home to over 18,300 businesses including iconic London venues and social enterprises and we have a young, diverse and growing population.At Southwark we are committed to making our borough just and fair and are taking positive action to tackle inequalities. Our residents and communities are our greatest asset and the passion we have for Southwark is shared by millions of Londoners who enjoy our outstanding cultural offer, use our hospitals and attend our universities. Our refreshed borough plan and focus on Southwark Stands Together, (which is our work with Southwark’s communities and the council’s staff to tackle racism, injustice and inequality) underpins all that we do.<h4>What You'll Be Doing</h4>The Role:An exciting opportunity has arisen in the No Recourse to Public Funds (NRPF) team for those committed to making Southwark a safer and healthier place to live, work and visit.Based in Southwark Council’s No Recourse to Public Funds (NRPF) team, and reporting to the NRPF Team Leader, you will be responsible for assessing clients that approach the council for support.Your leadership of a rigorous assessment processes will ensure that those in genuine need receive support, whilst safeguarding the Council against abuses of public funds.In this challenging and rewarding role, you will lead a team responsible for verifying applications for support from NRPF households.You will investigate each client’s circumstances to substantiate claims in accordance with the team’s policies and procedures and against relevant legislation.Working with social care colleagues you will ensure that, where appropriate, assessments of social care needs are undertaken.<h4>What We're Looking For</h4>About You:We require someone that can manage a caseload of clients to ensure cases are kept under regular review and keep abreast of developments in policy and legislation.The ideal candidate will be able to assist the NRPF Team Leader to prepare reports and statistics on service performance for internal management reporting and contribute towards cross-departmental projects for people subject to immigration control and on initiatives to reduce fraud.<h4>Additional Information</h4>Close date: Sunday 20 July 2025Interview date: tbcThis is Fixed term contract for 12 monthsGuaranteed Interview SchemeAs part of our commitment to inclusion, we offer guaranteed interviews for specific groups of people. To qualify, you'll need to meet the minimum requirements for the role, and identify with one of the below criteria:- Members of the Armed Forces and veterans- Are currently in care, or have previously been in care- If you consider yourself to be disabled or if you have a long-term health conditionWe are an organisation who is passionate about our people and understands that richness of diversity is a requirement to provide the best possible services to our communities. This is demonstrated through our council-wide ambitious commitment to tackle racial inequality in our communities and workforce through our Southwark Stands Together initiative. We particularly welcome applications from members of the black, Asian and ethnic minority communities to increase representation at senior management level in the Council.Attachments<ul><li><a href="https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com//tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PEHFK026203F3VBQB796G7VQF&amp;nDocumentID=2546135&amp;ptId=105659" target="_blank">Click here to view the Job description and Person specification</a></li></ul>





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