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We are currently looking for a number of experienced Swimming Instructors to join our successful swim school team at Hythe Pool.
Are you interested in motivating and teaching a wide range of age and ability from non-swimmer to pre-competitive swimmers in a group format?&nbsp;
If you hold a nationally recognised teaching qualification (minimum of Level 2 in swimming ASA / STA approved), are a team player with excellent customer service skills then we want to hear from you!
If you are interested in this exciting opportunity please contact Sharon Punter (Hythe Pool Manager) 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.

Folkestone & Hythe District Council

Swimming Instructors

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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.
About you We currently have an exciting opportunity for a passionate, motivated and enthusiastic individuals to join our Enforcement Team.
The post holder will represent the Council, ensuring that public areas are kept safe, clean, and tidy, whilst responding to urgent requests and undertaking appropriate actions to resolve any issues. The individual should be able to read and understand relevant legislation, remain calm and composed under pressure and be able to respond professionally in potential emotional and challenging situations. A large part of this role is community engagement, educational events, encouragement and enforcement. The primary focus will be enforcement of the District’s main Green Flag Parks (i.e. Coastal Park, Kingsnorth Gardens) during the summer season and wider district patrolling during autumn/winter of other public open spaces like cemeteries, childrens play areas, and beaches.&nbsp;
Ideally, the post holder will benefit from having enforcement experience or have a background in security, or negotiation skills.
You will support in improving the district and assist in the effective delivery of the environmental patrol function, this includes (Dog fouling, littering, fly-tipping, unauthorised encampments, fly-posting, waste out early, community protection, issue Fixed Penalty Notices (FPN) etc) in accordance with all relevant statutes, guidance, policies and procedures. You will also be expected to prepare Legal case files and attend court where applicable.
The successful candidate will be required to patrol the district by foot for periods of time as well as travelling throughout the district by van. You will need to be able to: • &nbsp; &nbsp;Handle difficult confrontational situations • &nbsp; &nbsp;Keep calm under pressure • &nbsp; &nbsp;Multitask • &nbsp; &nbsp;Have excellent communication skills • &nbsp; &nbsp;Have the ability to work at pace as part of a team or by yourself&nbsp; • &nbsp; &nbsp;A keen eye for detail
Above all else, you will be joining a very successful, supportive and passionate team. So, if you have a genuine interest within Environmental Enforcement and you are excited about the opportunity to get out in the district and make a difference, whilst enjoying a challenge and be motivated by results, then we want to hear from you.
The 37 hours will be worked on a shift basis between 07.00 hours and 19.00 hours, 7 days per week. However, most of the work will be from 8.30am and 5pm Monday to Friday. Work outside these hours may be required from time to time for targeted operations, including seasonal patrols across the district during weekend and bank holidays.
Whilst we have a hybrid working approach, as an Environmental Enforcement Officer you will be providing a frontline service, with an expectation that you will work from the Civic Centre in Folkestone throughout the week, with the occasional opportunity to work from home.
For an informal discussion please contact Daniel Stone (Senior Environmental Protection Officer) on 01303 853530 or <a href="mailto:Daniel.stone@folkestone-hythe.gov.uk" target="_blank">Daniel.stone@folkestone-hythe.gov.uk</a> or Shaun Staveley (Environmental Crime Officer) on 01303 853212 or <a href="mailto:shaun.staveley@folkestone-hythe.gov.uk" target="_blank">shaun.staveley@folkestone-hythe.gov.uk</a>
The closing date for receipt of all completed application forms is 12pm on Thursday 10 July 2025. Interviews are due to be held on Thursday 17 July 2025.

Environmental Enforcement Officer

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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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Grounds Maintenance Seasonal Roles

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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.

Arboricultural Officer

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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>£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

Team Manager

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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 2 experienced, qualified Lifeguards 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.
These are permanent positions 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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