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The successful postholder will become the strategic lead on domestic abuse for both councils and will enable both Councils to fulfil their duties under the new Domestic Abuse Act 2021.\nThe role will include reviewing the relevant domestic abuse policies and procedures, attending meetings (such as the Local Partnership Board), liaising with commissioned services, and working to develop specialist services.\nYou’ll be based with the Community Safety teams but will need liaise with other internal departments, as well as external domestic abuse organisations and other relevant agencies.\nYou will be highly be self-motivated, able to work with minimal supervision and possess excellent communication skills.\nYou will be required to work at Kings Hill (West Malling) and Tunbridge Wells, there will also be an opportunity for some home working.\nFor an informal discussion about this role please contact Alison Finch, Safer & Stronger Communities Manager on 01732 876247 (direct candidates only please, strictly no agencies)\nInterviews to take place W/C 2nd June 2025. 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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.\nOur 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.\nAbout You\nWe welcome applications from experienced and newly qualified[LP1] social workers, all of whom can demonstrate capability of practice in accordance with current professional standards, legislative and policy frameworks.\nYou will hold a registration with Social Work England.\nYou will have a high level of literacy and communication skills, both verbal and written.\nWe 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. 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You will also be entitled to a generous annual leave allowance and the local government pension scheme.\nYou will have excellent opportunities for professional development with access to our social care academy, progression routes and our newly launched practice framework.\nWe 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.\nYou 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.\nPlease state your preferred areas of work and full time or part time preference on your application forms.\nWe are increasingly accessible to the public outside of traditional office hours, as we move towards an 8 am to 8 pm, 7 days a week service to ensure service needs are met.\nThis 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.\nThis 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.\nWe also welcome applications from experienced registered nurses and occupational therapists with relevant experience into our Community Practitioner roles. 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You will ensure the home is operated to the highest possible standard ensuring the children’s needs are met in accordance with the Children’s Homes Regulations 2015 and Quality Standards.As the Registered Manager you will be required to lead, inspire and manage a team providing appropriate guidance, support, supervision and training in order to maintain a highly motivated and competent workforce.You must have up to date and extensive knowledge of legislation, statutory guidance, Ofsted regulations, Inspection Frameworks, Quality Standards and Children’s Homes Regulations 2015, together with extensive experience of working in a residential setting.You will be expected to be part of an on-call rota and available on occasions to work evenings, weekends, and bank holidays.In return you will be offered excellent support and training opportunities, including generous staff benefits.Essential Qualifications<ul>\n<li>NVQ Level 4 in Child Care or equivalent</li>\n<li>Level 5 Diploma in Leadership and Management for Residential Childcare or working towards</li>\n<li>GCSE in Maths and English at Grade 5-9, or equivalent</li>\n<li>To meet and maintain registration requirements as Registered Manager with Ofsted</li>\n</ul>Essential Experience<ul>\n<li>At least 4 years management experience in a provision which supports disabled children and their families.</li>\n<li>Minimum of 4 years’ experience of direct working within a children's residential setting.</li>\n<li>Experience of managing budgets and financial systems effectively.</li>\n<li>Demonstrable experience of effectively leading staff teams and line management experience</li>\n<li>Experience of developing partnership working with other professionals, liaising with other service providers and outside partner agencies including Ofsted.</li>\n<li>Able to demonstrate knowledge and/or experience of equalities and diversity issues.</li>\n</ul>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. 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As part of this role you can expect to undertake the following tasks:<ul>\n<li>Quality Assurance visits</li>\n<li>Producing improvement plans/actions plans</li>\n<li>Liaising with key teams in Medway Council such as, LADO, SEN, social work teams, senior management</li>\n<li>Developing relationships with external providers and professionals</li>\n<li>Developing and maintain robust quality assurance processes </li>\n<li>Providing Children’s Access to Resources with up to date and accurate information on providers to support their placements search</li>\n<li>Monitoring and increased quality assurance oversight on complex placements. </li>\n<li>Supporting with commissioning programmes</li>\n<li>Leading on complex cases and holding providers/services to account.</li>\n</ul>If you would like to have an informal discussion with the recruiting manager please call Charlotte Ongley 07773 202047.In return we offer you<ul>\n<li>Generous annual leave entitlement</li>\n<li>Generous local government pension scheme package</li>\n<li>Access to wider training and development qualifications</li>\n<li>Flexible working scheme</li>\n<li>Travel plan discounts</li>\n<li>Car Benefit Scheme from Tusker</li>\n<li>Access to CAREFIRST advice & counselling service</li>\n<li>Employee discount scheme for national and local retailers</li>\n<li>Hybrid working style - can work from home or in the office</li>\n</ul> Our organisationMedway 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.Career Progression Frameworks (CPF) have been introduced for all roles at Medway Council. These frameworks provide a mechanism for employees to take ownership of their development within their post and be rewarded accordingly. This means that the salary you will be offered will be at level A unless, based on an assessment against the CPF criteria, you demonstrate that you are meeting the criteria of level B or C. There will be further opportunity once in post to progress from level A to B, and B to C. When writing your application, it is important to ensure you identify your suitability against the requirements of the job profile, as this information will be used for shortlisting and may contribute to the CPF assessment. Your application may be rejected if the minimum required criteria is not met. Further information relating to the requirements for this role can be found in the CPF Guidance document attached. The person specification of a job profile is split into three levels: Level A details the essential criteria that all applicants must be able to demonstrate through their application and interview. Level B details the developed competencies that an individual who is practised in this role would be able to demonstrate and will be a progression of knowledge, experience and skills from level A. Level C requires the highest level of competence and applicants would need to fully meet and demonstrate all aspects of the job profile, including qualifications, knowledge, skills and experience. Wording for open recruitment (against any level in the CPF): Commissioning are seeking to appoint a Quality Assurance Officer. You can demonstrate knowledge, experience and skills to allow you to perform within this role. You will identify, through application, how you meet the elements detailed within the person specification, at either Level A, B or C. You will be supported to develop in your role through induction, probation and a supportive Performance Appraisal and Career Conversation. Through your induction you will be introduced to the Career Progression Framework (CPF), which will help you to identify your areas of strength and any development needs. Important InformationApplicants 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 http://www.mindfulemployer.net/ for information on how Medway Council put good practices in place to ensure employees and job applicants who declare mental health issues receive the right level of support.We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time prior to the closing date.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, if you require documentation/correspondence in different format such as braille or large print, please contact the Resourcing Team on 01634 332878.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£31,283 - £37181","publishDate":"2025-04-21T23:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-11T22:55:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/f70910e2-0eb8-4535-abff-54f10d50f721.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"38d612a6-4773-4c12-9471-4bc8dcbdfbde","title":"Charity Shop Volunteer","employer":"Sue Ryder","department":"","location":"Essex","locationType":3,"description":"Charity Shop Volunteer Be there when it matters as a Sue Ryder Volunteer 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.\nThe role: Our Sue Ryder shop volunteer roles are filled with variety and can cover many aspects of the role of a shop volunteer including:\n• Donations and Gift Aid – meet donors, receive donations, sign donors up to Gift Aid • Sorting, labelling, pricing of stock • Greeting and helping customers • Serving customers on the till (training provided) • Maintaining shop displays, re-stocking, • Light cleaning/tidying duties to keep the shop inviting and well presented\nMore bespoke roles may include: • PAT testing • Upcycling • Social media and photography About you: • Enjoy helping and engaging with customers • Be enthusiastic and pro-active • Have the ability to work as part of a team • Be reliable 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.\nWe are happy to discuss arranging one of our friendly taster sessions so that you may meet the team and see the shop. Please note - we do have a minimum age requirement in our shops of 18. \nAbout 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. 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. *Winners of the Employer of the Year for the People in Retail Awards 2023 – Retail Bulletin* If you have any questions, please contact our team at volunteer.recruitment@sueryder.org or visit: www.sueryder.org\n ","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"Volunteer position","publishDate":"2025-04-17T12:17:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-10-09T11:00:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/1c50bcf0-8eda-46ea-8ebe-4b6517b9d506.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"9a9fd309-8d39-4a9e-af9a-297da8aa881f","title":"Climate Change Officer","employer":"Tonbridge & Malling Borough Council","department":"","location":"Opportunity for flexible/home working, Kings Hill","locationType":2,"description":"An exciting new opportunity has arisen to join Tonbridge & Malling Borough Council as a Climate Change Officer.\nWe are looking for an individual who is passionate about environmental issues, is highly motivated and able to undertake a wide variety of work which will have a direct impact on the Council’s Climate Change agenda and ambition to be carbon neutral.\nThe Climate Change Officer will be responsible for delivering key targets in the annual Climate Change Action Plan and to develop projects to support additional initiatives that will help achieve carbon reduction goals and biodiversity improvements.\nThis role can shape the way forward by engaging with our Members, key officers across the organisation, partners, residents, businesses and the wider community to change behaviour. 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This will be varied, supporting community work and assisting with information gathering to inform the development of council policy and reports to Council committees.\nThe post holder will bring good experience of identifying and developing carbon reduction projects in order to implement low carbon projects across the Council’s building and land portfolio, establish annual emissions data for TMBC and the Borough as a whole, supporting officers to help monitor progress towards carbon neutral targets.\nIf you have good project management skills, are a strong communicator and can work collaboratively across teams and organisations then we would like to hear from you.\nInterviews will be held on Friday 13th June 2025\nFor an informal discussion about this role, please contact Gill Fox on 01732 876077 or email <a href=\"mailto:gill.fox@tmbc.gov.uk\">gill.fox@tmbc.gov.uk</a> (direct candidates only, strictly no agencies)","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"Salary Scale SO £35,553 - £41,067 depending on experience","publishDate":"2025-04-17T10:26:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-06-01T22:55:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/2bb53a5d-ad2c-40ba-87c8-408bdae72acb.png","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"67b3097a-a39f-4c61-9a55-69d476de0aa1","title":"Assistant Housing Compliance Officer","employer":"Maidstone Borough Council","department":"","location":"Maidstone","locationType":2,"description":"About the Role: \nWe are looking to recruit a highly motivated individual to join our busy Housing Standards Team, part of Housing & Regulatory Services, on a full time, permanent contract.\nWorking as part of a team, this post will ensure the delivery of the Council’s statutory responsibilities for improving conditions and standards of management of private sector housing for residents of Maidstone, protecting their health, safety and well-being.\nAs a strong team player, with a keen interest in improving housing conditions you will contribute to the efficient and effective service delivery of the team. Your priority focus will be ensuring legislative compliance in providing safe and well-maintained properties, including fire safety. Undertaking investigations and inspections of residential properties and the preparation and service of relevant statutory notices; considering other enforcement action where necessary and providing related advice and assistance to residents. \nAbout You: \nThe successful candidate will have excellent organisational, IT, customer care and communication skills. You will need to be highly motivated, work well within a team as well as on your own initiative, with the ability to prioritise and complete a variety of tasks in a busy and demanding environment. Multi-tasking where appropriate, you will need to bring your proven knowledge and experience to the role.\nThe ideal candidate will have knowledge of housing and fire safety legislation with experience and/or training in dealing with compliance. \nAbout Us: \nMaidstone Borough Council is a confident organisation with ambition and aspirations to deliver high quality services to our residents and local businesses. We strive to make the borough an attractive place for all and secure a successful economy. We continue to build on our strengths - assets, knowledge and expertise and our track record for innovation and improvement to create a financially sustainable future so that we can continue with our undiminished plans.\nWe will only achieve the results we are aiming for through the talents and hard work of all our people. You are encouraged to become part of our vision and in return you can expect support, training, and fair reward from us. We will give you the opportunity to develop the skills to do your job well and create a positive working environment where your ideas about improving how we do things are valued and we manage the changes needed for new ways of working well.\nAt Maidstone Borough Council we recognise the importance of flexible working and the benefits this can bring to both our staff and the Council. We know that by offering employees a range of flexible working opportunities we can positively impact their wellbeing and engagement, and drive productivity in return. As such we have developed a highly flexible hybrid working policy, alongside our flexi time and flexible working policies, enabling staff to shape their working patterns around building a greater work life balance. \nOur Offer:\nA range of benefits including:\n<ul>\n<li>Highly flexible hybrid working opportunities</li>\n<li>7am to 7pm flexi time to suit personal circumstances for most roles</li>\n<li>Generous holiday entitlement which increases after 5 years LG service plus bank holidays with the option to buy additional leave.</li>\n<li>Additional 3 days leave given to enable a close down of the offices between Christmas and New year.</li>\n<li>Free parking</li>\n<li>Range of flexible working opportunities to accommodate people’s home/work life balance including compressed hours, 9-day fortnight, part time.</li>\n<li>Invitations to staff events to celebrate success and support wellbeing that include holistic therapies and outdoor activities</li>\n<li>Employee Assistance Programme which provides confidential & independent information and access to counsellors</li>\n<li>Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) with valuable life cover and financial protection for your family.</li>\n<li>Life Assurance – three times your annual salary (for members of the LGPS)</li>\n<li>Season Ticket Loan - to help with the cost of your rail/ bus journey, to & from work </li>\n<li>Lease car salary sacrifice scheme allowing you to lease a brand-new car. 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Those that are successful in securing an interview can expect job specific interview assessment, followed by an interview.\nThis role is customer-facing and the ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is an essential element of the role.\nMaidstone Borough Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and vulnerable adults and expects all employee and volunteers to share this commitment.\nThe Council considers that the successful applicant will have access to young people and/or vulnerable adults and it is a requirement under The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 that you hold an enhanced disclosure and barring scheme check. Upon successful appointment, you will be required to provide evidence of an enhanced DBS check if you subscribe to the DBS Update Service or complete the process to obtain a DBS check\nFor further information or to discuss this opportunity in more detail, please contact Phil Jennings, Housing Standards Manager on 01622 602740.\nTo apply for the position, please click on the apply link above and complete the online application form or you can apply by phone on 01622 602555.\nClosing Date: 13th May 2025\nInterview Date: 22nd May 2025","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"Grade 8 £31,382 - £34,043 pa","publishDate":"2025-04-17T08:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-13T22:59:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/df8e5972-0f7d-460c-960d-808a6bd2fcdf.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"faef91e8-a4ee-4208-8275-d92b1ecaad3e","title":"Library Assistant","employer":"Medway Council","department":"","location":"Wigmore Community Hub, 208 Fairview Ave, Gillingham, ME8 0PX","locationType":3,"description":"DBS: NoSubject to BPSS Checks: NoMedway Council’s Library and Archives service is recruiting for an enthusiastic, outgoing and customer focused Library Assistant to work as part of our team to deliver library and council services to Medway residents and visitors at Wigmore Community Hub. Over 700,000 people visited Medway Libraries last year to access books and public computers, attend events and activities and access a wide range of council services.Our Library Assistants contribute to the day-to-day running of libraries and community hubs including responding to customer enquiries, delivering a range of events for children and adults, managing stock and levying charges for a range of services, as well as actively promoting available services within libraries, archives and the wider council to connect communities, improve wellbeing and promote equality through learning, literacy and engagement in cultural activity.The successful candidate will have excellent teamworking and interpersonal skills and be adaptable, resilient and dedicated to helping all library users engage with our stock and develop a love of reading. In return we offer you: <ul>\n<li>Generous annual leave entitlement</li>\n<li>Generous local government pension scheme package</li>\n<li>Access to wider training and development qualifications</li>\n<li>Flexible working scheme</li>\n<li>Travel plan discounts</li>\n<li>Car Benefit Scheme from Tusker </li>\n<li>Access to CAREFIRST advice & counselling service</li>\n<li>Employee discount scheme for national and local retailers</li>\n<li>The Government has introduced new ways of supporting parents with childcare costs. Further details are available here: - https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/</li>\n</ul>We're committed to making Medway carbon neutral by 2050. We have developed an action plan to ensure we play our part in addressing the climate emergency. Our declaration fits into our Council Plan priority of making Medway a place to be proud of. The main outcome being a 'clean and green environment'. All Medway Council staff can access an additional day’s paid leave to undertake a volunteering activity which supports climate change. Our organisation: Medway is a unitary authority in the South East of England, made up of the towns of Strood, Rochester, Chatham, Gillingham and Rainham and more rural areas, including the Hoo Peninsula.Situated in Kent in the South-East of England, the area has plenty of green spaces, excellent facilities and easy access to the national motorway and rail networks, facilitating superb transport links to London.We provide all local Government services for a quarter of a million people, looking after 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. If you would like to have an informal discussion with the recruiting manager, please call Will Train on 01634 337356.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 gender, race, colour, ethnic or national origin, disability, marital status, family commitments, sexual orientation, age, HIV status, religious or political beliefs, social class or trade union activity or irrelevant spent conviction. For further information please refer to the Medway information pack available as a download or to view online. Please be advised that if you are not contacted within 3 weeks of the advert closing date then you have not been shortlisted. All recruitment correspondence, including interview letters and contracts of employment will usually be sent out via email. Please visit http://www.mindfulemployer.net/ for information on how Medway Council put good practices in place to ensure employees and job applicants who declare mental health issues receive the right level of support. We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time prior to the closing date.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"Range 3 - £25,752 - £30,732 per annum","publishDate":"2025-04-16T23:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-01T22:55:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/199d44fa-e9fc-44fd-af31-4f6d24c03335.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"515df467-c2d5-4842-bc43-9372f7983594","title":"Team Leader - Adolescent Multi Disciplinary Team","employer":"Medway Council","department":"","location":"Strood Children and Family Hub","locationType":3,"description":"We are recruiting a Team Leader for a newly formed and developing Adolescent Multi-Disciplinary Service within Medway Children Services. The successful candidate will be working in a supporting a team of workers to assess and develop wrap around interventions to children and young people who are suffering harm due to contextual safeguarding issues. You will be part of the Multi-Disciplinary Service alongside the Family Group Conferencing team, the Family Partnership, and the Specialist Assessment team.This is a fantastic opportunity to join a stable working environment with experienced leadership, whilst receiving regular supervision and training opportunities. Medway ensures that their social workers have as much support as possible, helping them to keep a really good work life balance!About you:<ul>\n<li>GCSEs Grade C and above including English and Maths</li>\n<li>NVQ Level 4 in Working with families with multiple and complex needs or another relevant discipline</li>\n</ul>For an information discussion regarding the role, please contact Annetta Daniel-Ojoye, Service Manager via email on annetta.danielojoye@medway.gov.uk. 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 http://www.mindfulemployer.net/ for information on how Medway Council put good practices in place to ensure employees and job applicants who declare mental health issues receive the right level of support.We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time prior to the closing date.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"£37,732 - £43,695 per annum","publishDate":"2025-04-16T23:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-08T22:55:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/fe136cf1-0bf5-4dd2-baae-e7eacdfdf34c.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"0d739ca9-598c-45e4-8f41-84bfae7bc553","title":"Community Library Assistant","employer":"Medway Council","department":"","location":"Mobile Working / Rainham Library, Birling Avenue, Rainham, Kent, ME8 7LR","locationType":3,"description":"DBS: Yes / Enhanced Adults Subject to BPSS Checks: No Medway Council’s Library and Archives service is recruiting for enthusiastic, outgoing and customer focused Community Library Assistants to work as part of our team delivering mobile library and council services to schools and communities across Medway. Over 700,000 people visited Medway Libraries last year to access books and public computers, attend events and activities and access a wide range of council services.These are new roles operating the soon to be launched Pop-Up library service with responsibility for setting up and operating a remote temporary library in schools, community spaces, care homes, public spaces and events across Medway. This new service forms part of our outreach and community offer for libraries, working to extend library access to moreSuccessful candidates will have excellent customer service skills, be resilient, adaptable and comfortable working with large groups of children, families and adults. They must hold a full UK driver’s license and have a high level of physical fitness. Due to the requirement to work within schools and care homes as part of this role, successful postholders will need an enhanced DBS check with barred list check for children and adultsIn return we offer you: <ul>\n<li>Generous annual leave entitlement</li>\n<li>Generous local government pension scheme package</li>\n<li>Access to wider training and development qualifications</li>\n<li>Flexible working scheme</li>\n<li>Travel plan discounts</li>\n<li>Car Benefit Scheme from Tusker </li>\n<li>Access to CAREFIRST advice & counselling service</li>\n<li>Employee discount scheme for national and local retailers</li>\n<li>The Government has introduced new ways of supporting parents with childcare costs. Further details are available here: - https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/</li>\n</ul>We're committed to making Medway carbon neutral by 2050. We have developed an action plan to ensure we play our part in addressing the climate emergency. Our declaration fits into our Council Plan priority of making Medway a place to be proud of. The main outcome being a 'clean and green environment'. All Medway Council staff can access an additional day’s paid leave to undertake a volunteering activity which supports climate change. Our organisation: Medway is a unitary authority in the South East of England, made up of the towns of Strood, Rochester, Chatham, Gillingham and Rainham and more rural areas, including the Hoo Peninsula.Situated in Kent in the South-East of England, the area has plenty of green spaces, excellent facilities and easy access to the national motorway and rail networks, facilitating superb transport links to London.We provide all local Government services for a quarter of a million people, looking after 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. If you would like to have an informal discussion with the recruiting manager, please call Wil Train on 01634 337356.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 gender, race, colour, ethnic or national origin, disability, marital status, family commitments, sexual orientation, age, HIV status, religious or political beliefs, social class or trade union activity or irrelevant spent conviction. For further information please refer to the Medway information pack available as a download or to view online. Please be advised that if you are not contacted within 3 weeks of the advert closing date then you have not been shortlisted. All recruitment correspondence, including interview letters and contracts of employment will usually be sent out via email. Please visit http://www.mindfulemployer.net/ for information on how Medway Council put good practices in place to ensure employees and job applicants who declare mental health issues receive the right level of support. We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time prior to the closing date.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"Range 3 - £25,752 - £30,732 per annum","publishDate":"2025-04-16T23:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-01T22:55:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/247f4774-58b5-4b15-9a2e-97059fd823d4.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"acc3dfe5-ab1b-417d-bccd-eb1ec2b49d18","title":"Social Worker - Childrens Social Work Team","employer":"Medway Council","department":"","location":"Broadside, Leviathan Way, Chatham, Kent","locationType":3,"description":"We are currently recruiting Social Workers to join our Children's Social Work Team. We are proud to be ‘Good’ in Medway and are determined to build on the great work that has been done so far to improve the services for our children, young people and families.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.Whether you have recently completed your ASYE or have worked in children’s social work for some years we would love you to join us on our ongoing journey. You will be joining an experienced and dedicated social work team who have relationship and strengths-based work with children and families at the core of their practice.Experienced Social Workers (with 2+ years post qualifying experience) will be offered a package of up to £50,067 per annum (inclusive of benefits).Social Workers with less than 2 years’ service will be offered a package of up to £45,055 per annum (inclusive of benefits).Join us and #Make a Difference…Our Offer<ul>\n<li>We are proud to offer a range of benefits including –</li>\n<li>A generous annual leave entitlement up to 30 days plus bank holidays</li>\n<li>An excellent local government pension scheme</li>\n<li>An essential car user allowance with option to apply for a lease car after six months.</li>\n<li>Free car parking</li>\n<li>Hybrid working - enabling you to work from home/office (minimum of 2 days per week will be required in the office). Assessment Teams are office based for duty weeks.</li>\n<li>Relocation package of up to £8,000</li>\n<li>A range of staff benefits and discounts including access to fantastic discounts and savings on shops and services, travel discounts, health and wellbeing support, and an employee assistance service.</li>\n<li>Access to professional development and support including Community Care Inform.</li>\n<li>Hybrid working style</li>\n</ul>About YouYou 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.You will have successfully completed your ASYE You will have a full driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes.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 cscrecruitment@medway.gov.uk. Suzanne Mehmet, Head of Service (Children's Social Work Teams) - 01634 334470Oliver Bruce, Service Manager (Children's Social Work Teams) - 01634 337312Susan Akinyele, Service Manager (Children's Social Work Teams) - 01634 333704To apply please click on the ‘Apply Online’ button at the top of this advert.We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time prior to the closing date.This position is subject to an Enhanced Children’s DBS Check.For more information on our roles within Children’s Services please visit https://www.medway.gov.uk/childrenservicesjobsPlease consider the application guidance when submitting your application.Please note that all recruitment correspondence, including interview letters and contracts of employment will usually be sent out via email, if you require documentation/correspondence in hard copy format, please contact the Children's Services Recruitment Team on 01634 332211 or email cscrecruitment@medway.gov.uk If you are not contacted within 3 weeks of the advert closing date then you have not been shortlisted.Please visit http://www.mindfulemployer.net/ for information on how Medway Council put good practices in place to ensure employees and job applicants who declare mental health issues receive the right level of support.Equal 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 online.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"Up to £51,329 per annum (inclusive of market allowance) + annual retention payment","publishDate":"2025-04-16T23:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-04T22:55:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/ff477648-5cfa-4aad-abd2-4f4ef02df71c.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"71498f7a-3b01-445d-b8eb-520eecd7cc2e","title":"Resident Engagement Officer","employer":"Medway Council","department":"","location":"HYBRID - a flexible working arrangement whereby an employee can undertake their work either in the office and/or partially or mainly from home on a temporary or permanent basis.","locationType":3,"description":"Are you passionate about delivering excellent resident engagement and first-class communication? An exciting opportunity awaits an enthusiastic, professional team player to join the Data and Insight Team as a Resident Engagement Officer.In this role, you will lead resident engagement initiatives, design programs to enhance engagement and support both existing and new resident groups through the development and facilitation of participation and consultation activities. With a strong understanding of regulatory changes and legal requirements for landlords, you will ensure resident involvement is meaningful and impactful.Using data and insights, you'll tailor activities to meet the needs of residents across all tenures and encourage participation from under-represented groups. A strong team ethic, empathy for residents, and flexibility are essential, as you will need to travel to meet residents and attend evening and occasional weekend meetings.If you would like to have an informal discussion with the recruiting manager, please e-mail Katherine Bishop on katherine.bishop@medway.gov.uk In return we offer you: <ul>\n<li>Generous annual leave entitlement</li>\n<li>Generous local government pension scheme package</li>\n<li>Access to wider training and development qualifications</li>\n<li>Flexible working scheme</li>\n<li>Travel plan discounts</li>\n<li>Car Benefit Scheme from Tusker </li>\n<li>Access to CAREFIRST advice & counselling service</li>\n<li>Employee discount scheme for national and local retailers</li>\n<li>The Government has introduced new ways of supporting parents with childcare costs. Further details are available here: - https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/</li>\n</ul>We're committed to making Medway carbon neutral by 2050. We have developed an action plan to ensure we play our part in addressing the climate emergency. Our declaration fits into our Council Plan priority of making Medway a place to be proud of. The main outcome being a 'clean and green environment'. All Medway Council staff can access an additional day’s paid leave to undertake a volunteering activity which supports climate change. Our organisation: Medway is a unitary authority in the South East of England, made up of the towns of Strood, Rochester, Chatham, Gillingham and Rainham and more rural areas, including the Hoo Peninsula.Situated in Kent in the South-East of England, the area has plenty of green spaces, excellent facilities and easy access to the national motorway and rail networks, facilitating superb transport links to London.We provide all local Government services for a quarter of a million people, looking after 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 gender, race, colour, ethnic or national origin, disability, marital status, family commitments, sexual orientation, age, HIV status, religious or political beliefs, social class or trade union activity or irrelevant spent conviction. For further information please refer to the Medway information pack available as a download or to view online. Please be advised that if you are not contacted within 3 weeks of the advert closing date then you have not been shortlisted. All recruitment correspondence, including interview letters and contracts of employment will usually be sent out via email. Please visit http://www.mindfulemployer.net/ for information on how Medway Council put good practices in place to ensure employees and job applicants who declare mental health issues receive the right level of support. We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time prior to the closing date.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"Range 4 - £31,283 per annum / pro rata","publishDate":"2025-04-16T23:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-11T22:55:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/65f88794-2bbd-4c2b-92cb-2590c23d3327.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"0b5c46f1-17ff-45d8-b5a3-dc8f30dc785b","title":"Rehousing Apprentice","employer":"Medway Council","department":"","location":"KIngsley House Gillingham","locationType":3,"description":"A Medway Council Apprenticeship will give you the opportunity to earn a salary and gain a qualification whilst gathering invaluable workplace skills and experience.We have an exciting opportunity for two Apprentice roles within the Rehousing Team, assisting homeless households into temporary accommodation and assessing applications for social housing. We are looking for motivated, enthusiastic individuals with a willingness to learn. You will be given on the job training, along with your Apprenticeship course and additional training specific to the service area. The role will involve dealing with customers and partners on a regular basis to assist customers with their housing circumstances. You will need to be well organised with excellent communication and IT skills and a positive attitude. The post is varied and will involve dealing with customers over the telephone to assist with rent, temporary accommodation or social housing queries.You do not require previous experience in housing as you will be provided with the required training. You will however need to have excellent communication skills and experience of dealing with customers. If you would like a rewarding role with great development opportunities this is the Apprenticeship for you.If you would like to have an informal discussion with the recruiting manager please call Andrew Elliott on 01634 335596In return we offer you: <ul>\n<li>Generous annual leave entitlement</li>\n<li>Generous local government pension scheme package</li>\n<li>Access to wider training and development qualifications</li>\n<li>Flexible working scheme</li>\n<li>Travel plan discounts</li>\n<li>Car Benefit Scheme from Tusker </li>\n<li>Access to CAREFIRST advice & counselling service</li>\n<li>Employee discount scheme for national and local retailers</li>\n<li>The Government has introduced new ways of supporting parents with childcare costs. Further details are available here: - https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/ </li>\n</ul>We're committed to making Medway carbon neutral by 2050. We have developed an action plan to ensure we play our part in addressing the climate emergency. Our declaration fits into our Council Plan priority of making Medway a place to be proud of. The main outcome being a 'clean and green environment'. All Medway Council staff can access an additional day’s paid leave to undertake a volunteering activity which supports climate change. Our organisation: Medway is a unitary authority in the South East of England, made up of the towns of Strood, Rochester, Chatham, Gillingham and Rainham and more rural areas, including the Hoo Peninsula.Situated in Kent in the South-East of England, the area has plenty of green spaces, excellent facilities and easy access to the national motorway and rail networks, facilitating superb transport links to London.We provide all local Government services for a quarter of a million people, looking after 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 gender, race, colour, ethnic or national origin, disability, marital status, family commitments, sexual orientation, age, HIV status, religious or political beliefs, social class or trade union activity or irrelevant spent conviction. For further information please refer to the Medway information pack available as a download or to view online. Please be advised that if you are not contacted within 3 weeks of the advert closing date then you have not been shortlisted. All recruitment correspondence, including interview letters and contracts of employment will usually be sent out via email. Please visit http://www.mindfulemployer.net/ for information on how Medway Council put good practices in place to ensure employees and job applicants who declare mental health issues receive the right level of support. We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time prior to the closing date.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"Apprentice L3 - £279.35 per week","publishDate":"2025-04-16T23:00:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-09T22:55:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/660409cd-445e-4cc2-9282-b15b2679bcc7.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"5966f191-91cb-4820-9c04-9fd6978c71a2","title":"Corporate Director - Finance","employer":"Kent County Council","department":"","location":"Sessions House, Maidstone (currently a mixture of working from home and office)","locationType":2,"description":"Kent County Council is seeking an exceptional finance leader to take up the role of Corporate Director – Finance, our statutory Section 151 Officer. This is a rare opportunity to lead one of the largest and most high-profile local authority finance portfolios in the country at a moment of opportunity, profound challenge and transformational change.\n \nThe Role\nAs Corporate Director – Finance, you will be a key member of Kent County Council’s Corporate Management Team. Reporting directly to the Chief Executive, you will be responsible for ensuring financial sustainability, unlocking innovation, and leading significant transformation with clarity and credibility.\nLeading a highly experienced team you’ll work closely with Members, the Chief Executive and Corporate Management Team to steer the council through reorganisation and significant financial pressures while driving better value, stronger partnerships and long-term resilience.\nCandidates\nWe are looking for a technically accomplished, politically astute and values-led finance professional who is keen to engage in strategic planning in its broadest sense. You will bring strategic insight, visible leadership and a collaborative mindset – and be motivated by the chance to make a genuine impact on the lives of Kent’s residents.\n \nIf you are passionate about public service and ready to lead finance at scale, we’d love to hear from you. For further information and to apply, please visit <a href=\"https://jobs.kent.gov.uk/our-roles/corporate-director-finance\">our microsite</a>.","shortDescription":"","salaryDescription":"A career-defining role with a package to match","publishDate":"2025-04-16T10:30:00.000Z","expirationDate":"2025-05-02T22:55:00.000Z","logoUri":"https://www.jobsgopublic.com/logos/logos/f1e01303-4831-4db4-a887-89da2ea447e0.jpg","score":1,"featured":false,"enhanced":false},{"id":"f4749e83-c1d5-4506-b2c6-80feccca64ed","title":"Experienced Community Practitioner","employer":"Kent County Council","department":"","location":"Sittingbourne","locationType":2,"description":"<div>\nAbout You\nWe welcome applications from experienced Social Workers who can demonstrate post-qualification experience in Social Services, Health related agencies or related private or voluntary organisation.\nYou will hold a registration with Social Work England and be competent to work at the Experienced Practitioner level of the Social Care Capabilities Framework for Registered Workers.\nYou will have experience of managing and reducing risk and completing safeguarding enquiries.\nYou will be able to demonstrate experience in supervising other members of staff.\nWe 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 like minded approach, working collaboratively as part of a team.\nThis 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.\nAbout Us\nThis 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.\nWe 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.\nOur 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.\nOur Support Offer\nIn 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.\nWe offer generous market premium payments (subject to eligibility). You will also be entitled to a generous annual leave allowance and the local government pension scheme.\nYou will have excellent opportunities for professional development with access to our social care academy, progression routes and our newly launched practice framework.\nWe 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.\nYou 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.\nWe are increasingly accessible to the public outside of traditional office hours, as we move towards an 8 am to 8 pm, 7 days a week service to ensure service needs are met.\nThis 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.\nThis 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.\nWe also welcome applications from experienced registered nurses and occupational therapists with relevant experience into our Community Practitioner roles. 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You will also be entitled to a generous annual leave allowance and the local government pension scheme.\nYou will have excellent opportunities for professional development with access to our social care academy, progression routes and our newly launched practice framework.\nWe 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.\nYou 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.\nPlease state your preferred areas of work and full time or part time preference on your application forms.\nWe are increasingly accessible to the public outside of traditional office hours, as we move towards an 8 am to 8 pm, 7 days a week service to ensure service needs are met.\nThis 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.\nThis 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. 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