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We operate in a hybrid model of office-based working and working from home to meet the needs of the service and this role will be based in Kroner House Ashford. </p>\n<p>£3000 Golden Hello payment to all new joiners (subject to criteria) and service related payments following continuous service. </p>\n<p><strong>About Us</strong></p>\n<p>This is an exciting opportunity to join our community team as we enhance our locality working practice and put the person and good practice at the heart of what we do.</p>\n<p>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.</p>\n<p>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.</p>\n<p><strong>About You</strong></p>\n<p>We welcome applications from experienced social workers, all of whom can demonstrate capability of practice in accordance with current professional standards, legislative and policy frameworks.</p>\n<p>You will hold a registration with Social Work England.</p>\n<p>You will have a high level of literacy and communication skills, both verbal and written.</p>\n<p>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.</p>\n<p>You will hold a Full UK Driving License – 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.</p>\n<p><strong>Our Support Offer</strong></p>\n<p>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.</p>\n<p>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 scheme.</p>\n<p>You will have excellent opportunities for professional development with access to our social care academy, progression routes and our newly launched practice framework.</p>\n<p>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.</p>\n<p>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.</p>\n<p>Please state your preferred areas of work and full time or part time preference on your application forms.</p>\n<p>We 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.</p>\n<p>This post is subject to an Enhanced Disclosure application to the Disclosure and Barring service and a relevant professional qualification (Social Work, Nursing or Occupational Therapy) as well as up to date registration with the appropriate professional body.</p>\n<p>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</p>\n<p>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.</p>\n<p>Interviews will take place on 20<sup>th</sup> and 21<sup>st</sup> May 2025 at Kroner House.</p>\n<p>We also welcome applications from experienced registered nurses and occupational therapists with relevant experience into our Community Practitioner roles. 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Principal Port Health Officer

Ashford Borough Council

Salary from £49,998 to £55,416 pa, plus 14% Shift Allowance

Ashford Kent (On-Site)

Posted 23 days ago

Seeking an experienced officer for Border Control Facility in Ashford managing staff, ensuring food control compliance, with required certifications.

Closing in 5 days

Port Health Technical Officer

Ashford Borough Council

Salary from £36,426 to £39,801 per annum, depending on skills and experience.

Ashford Kent (On-Site)

Posted 23 days ago

Ashford Borough Council seeks a Port Health Technical Officer to conduct food safety checks and lead Technical Assistants. Contact for job visa information.

Lifeguard (Leisure Attendant)

Folkestone & Hythe District Council

£23,977 - £24,938 (Grade B) (Pro-rata if part-time)

Hythe Pool, South Rd, Hythe (On-Site)

Posted 2 days ago

Private Sector Housing Officer

Folkestone & Hythe District Council

£32,103 to £42,285 (Grade E/F depending on qualifications and experience)

Civic Centre, Castle Hill Avenue, Folkestone, Kent CT20 2QY (Hybrid)

Posted 2 days ago

Democratic Services Officer

Ashford Borough Council

Salary up to £35,280 pa depending on skills and experience

Ashford Kent (Hybrid)

Posted 8 days ago

Seeking candidates with strong organizational skills for a Democratic Services Officer position supporting effective Council operations, offering training if needed.

Licensing Officer

Folkestone & Hythe District Council

£32,103 - £36,389 (Grade E)

Folkestone / Hybrid (Hybrid)

Posted 9 days ago

Arboricultural Officer

Folkestone & Hythe District Council

£37,204 – £49,655 (Depending on skills and experience)

Folkestone, Kent, CT20 2QY / Hybrid (Hybrid)

Posted 16 days ago

Social Worker - Community Teams

Kent County Council

£34,421 - £38,304 per annum

Kroner House, Ashford (Hybrid)

Posted 27 days ago

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