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Salary: £48,273 – £51,027 + essential car user allowance (up to £1,239 per annum)
Location: Kings Hill, West Malling (with flexible/hybrid working options)
Contract: Permanent | Full Time (37 hours per week)
Closing date: 2 November 2025
Benefits: Generous annual leave, LGPS pension, employee wellbeing support, remote working, free parking, paid professional fees, and CPD opportunities
Lead the Engineering Team Shaping the Future of Tonbridge &amp; Malling
Are you a qualified Civil Engineer looking for a new challenge where your work truly makes a difference? Do you want to apply your technical knowledge to vital local projects while enjoying a healthy work–life balance and supportive team environment? If so, we’d love to hear from you.
Why Join Us?
Tonbridge &amp; Malling Borough Council is based in Kings Hill – a modern, well-connected location in one of Kent’s most desirable boroughs. With excellent transport links, countryside on your doorstep, and vibrant local communities, it’s the perfect blend of professional opportunity and lifestyle appeal.
At TMBC, you’ll find a positive, collaborative culture where people genuinely care about their work, their community, and each other. We take pride in our public service mission and invest in our people through strong training and career development support.
Discover what it’s like to work at Tonbridge and Malling Borough Council and explore the benefits we offer by clicking here: <a href="https://www.tmbc.gov.uk/council/working-us" target="_blank">Working for us – Tonbridge and Malling Borough Council</a>
About the Role
This is an exciting opportunity to lead a varied and impactful portfolio of engineering projects across the borough.
You’ll be responsible for:
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<li>Managing and developing the Engineering team and associated budgets 
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<li>Leading projects covering car parking, drainage, land management, and more 
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<li>Advising on flood risk and working closely with partners such as the Environment Agency and Kent County Council 
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<li>Overseeing winter maintenance, bridge inspections, and electric vehicle charging infrastructure</li>
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You’ll work from our Kings Hill offices, with flexibility to work remotely and regular opportunities to be out on-site across the borough.
About You
You’ll hold a degree or HND in Civil Engineering and have a full UK driving licence. While previous managerial experience is an advantage, we’re open to applications from technically strong candidates who are ready to develop their leadership skills with our support.
Your technical knowledge, problem-solving ability, and collaborative approach will be key to delivering safe, sustainable, and high-quality infrastructure for our residents.
Interested?
For an informal chat, please contact Andy Edwards, Head of Technical Services, at <a href="mailto:andy.edwards@tmbc.gov.uk" target="_blank">andy.edwards@tmbc.gov.uk</a> (Direct candidates only – no agencies, please.)
Interviews scheduled for: TBA
Apply online today – or contact our HR team at <a href="mailto:personnel.services@tmbc.gov.uk" target="_blank">personnel.services@tmbc.gov.uk</a> if you require assistance with your application.

Tonbridge & Malling Borough Council

Engineering Manager

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HGV Driver/Loader 
Salary: £30,269 - £32,790 
Our service ensures the safe collection of waste throughout the district. As HGV Driver/Loader you’ll take ownership and be responsible for your round ensuring that it is completed to the best possible standard.
You’ll need to hold a CPC card, a digital tachograph card as well as a Class C Category licence. You’ll also need to be comfortable working with household waste.
This role is based at our Dunbrik Depot in Sundridge, working 37 hours per week.
Do you want to know more about the role? 
For an informal discussion about the role, please contact Jim Moultrie, Transport &amp; Depot Operations Manager, on 01732 227428.
Do you want to ensure you have the best chance of being shortlisted?
Read the Job Description and Personal Specification attached to the role and ensure that your supporting statement explains how you meet the essential requirements as your application will be judged against these criteria.
Closing date: 19th October 2025 &nbsp;
Interviews: TBC

HGV Driver/Loader

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Career grade planners - 2 required

Graduate Planner - Salary: Band C: £30,269 - £32,790 plus 10% MRP £3,026 - £3279
Planner - Salary: Band D: £35,162 - £38,009 plus 10% MRP £3,516.2 - £3,800
Senior Planner – Salary: Band E: £41,506 - £44,803 10% MRP £4,150 - £4,480
Principal Planner - Salary: Band F: £46,870 - £50,011 &amp; 10% MRP £4,687 – £5,001

Department: Development Management 

Join our planning team to shape the future of Sevenoaks
We’re ambitious for our staff, our customers, and our Council — and we’re looking for passionate individuals to help shape the future of Sevenoaks District. Whether you're just starting out or looking to take the next step in your planning career, this is your opportunity to make a real and lasting impact in one of Kent’s busiest and most forward-thinking planning departments.
Why Join Us?
Career Growth: We’re committed to helping you grow. From graduates to experienced planners, you’ll have access to training, mentoring, and opportunities to work on a wide range of projects — from strategic policy to design and conservation.
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Supportive Team Culture: Our planning teams are experienced, collaborative, and genuinely supportive. You’ll be surrounded by colleagues who are generous with their knowledge and invested in your success.</li>
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Innovative Environment: We embrace smart working and cutting-edge tech, including 3D mapping and digital planning tools like Idox/Uniform and Enterprise. We’re always looking ahead.</li>
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What You’ll Be Doing
Managing your own caseload of planning applications and pre-application enquiries
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<li>Collaborating with teams across the Council to deliver excellent service</li>
<li>Taking on new challenges and learning from experienced colleagues</li>
<li>For Graduate and Planner roles: working on larger schemes with senior staff to build your expertise</li>
<li>For Senior and Principal Planners: leading on complex projects and expanding your professional influence</li>
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What We’re Looking For
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<li>Enthusiastic, motivated individuals who want to make a difference</li>
<li>Organised professionals with an eye for detail and a commitment to deadlines</li>
<li>A desire to learn, grow, and contribute to a thriving district</li>
<li>A full driving licence and access to a vehicle for site visits</li>
<li>A relevant degree is ideal, but we welcome applications from those with equivalent experience or transferable skills</li>
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Why Sevenoaks?
Outstanding Location: Nestled between two National Landscapes and just 30 minutes from central London, Sevenoaks offers the best of both worlds — natural beauty and urban connectivity.
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Award-Winning Employer: We’re proud to be a Platinum Investors in People organisation, with a strong focus on wellbeing, empowerment, and innovation.</li>
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Flexible Working &amp; Benefits:</li>
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<li>Hybrid working based at our Argyle Road, Sevenoaks offices</li>
<li>Up to 31 days annual leave (plus additional days for long service)</li>
<li>Option to buy leave</li>
<li>Local Government Pension Scheme</li>
<li>A range of discounts and savings through our benefits platform, discounted leisure memberships</li>
<li>Electric vehicle via salary sacrifice scheme</li>
<li>Access to Employee Assistance Programme BUPA Healthy Minds</li>
<li>Free staff parking</li>
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Let’s Talk
We’d love to tell you more about the role and our team. For an informal chat, please contact:
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Alison Salter&nbsp;– 01732 227337</li>
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Aaron Hill&nbsp;– 01732 227494</li>
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To find out more please visit <a href="http://www.sevenoaks.gov.uk/jobs" target="_blank">www.sevenoaks.gov.uk/jobs</a>
Closing date: 19 October 2025
Interview date in person: Wednesday 29 and / or Thursday 30 October 2025

Career Grade Planner (Graduate/Principal/Senior)

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We’re committed to delivering high-quality, safe and affordable homes for our communities. Our Housing Service plays a critical role in shaping housing policy, supporting vulnerable residents, and enabling the delivery of affordable housing schemes across the District.
As our new Housing Policy and Enforcement Manager, you’ll lead a dedicated team of four, which includes one Housing Enabling Officer, two Senior Private Sector Housing Officers, and one Private Sector Housing Support Officer, alongside indirect line management of external contractors. You’ll shape long-term plans, deliver projects that make a real difference, and work closely with partners to drive forward the Council’s housing ambitions.
Everything you need to know
We’re looking for an experienced housing professional with strategic vision, leadership ability, and a passion for improving homes and lives. Based at our Sevenoaks office, you'll also work closely with communities, contractors, and regional housing partners to ensure local needs are met and standards are upheld.
You’ll be appointed at Band G (£51,494 – £54,587), with additional benefits including a generous pension, flexible working options, and a supportive working environment that values your expertise and initiative. With a 10% MRP, your actual salary will range from £56,643 to £60,045
What you will be doing
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<li>Leading the Housing Policy and Enforcement team, managing officers and external contractors to deliver the Council’s housing priorities.</li>
<li>Developing and delivering the Council’s Housing Strategy, Empty Homes Strategy, and Private Sector Housing Grant and Enforcement Policies.</li>
<li>Supporting and enabling affordable housing delivery through strategic partnerships with Registered Providers, Homes England and health sector organisations.</li>
<li>Driving improvements in private sector housing, including the use of enforcement powers, licensing schemes, and grant delivery (e.g. Disabled Facilities Grants).</li>
<li>Overseeing the development and consultation of housing policy, ensuring plans are evidence-led and responsive to local need.</li>
<li>Managing housing data, needs assessments and monitoring performance against key targets and national indicators.</li>
<li>Representing the Council at regional forums and working groups, such as the Kent Housing Group Strategy and Enabling Sub-Group.</li>
<li>Deputising for the Head of Housing when required and advising Members, SMT and external partners.</li>
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What you will bring to the role
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<li>Educated to degree level or equivalent experience in a relevant field.</li>
<li>Full driving licence and access to your own vehicle.</li>
<li>Strong strategic thinking and the ability to analyse housing needs across a wide range of community groups.</li>
<li>Proven success in housing policy, strategy, enabling and/or private sector housing enforcement.</li>
<li>Substantial experience in managing projects, teams and partnerships in a local government or housing setting.</li>
<li>Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively with elected Members, developers, landlords, planners, and residents.</li>
<li>Strong understanding of current housing legislation, planning policy and funding mechanisms.</li>
<li>A track record of developing successful bids and securing external funding for housing initiatives.</li>
<li>Budget and performance management experience with a focus on outcomes, risk management and value for money.</li>
<li>A customer-focused approach and ability to work flexibly, including occasional out-of-hours attendance.</li>
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What’s in it for you
We are one of the few local government authorities to hold Platinum Investors in People accreditation – our commitment to supporting and developing you is genuine and ongoing.
Other benefits include:
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<li>Enhanced annual leave of 31 days (excluding bank holidays)</li>
<li>Additional leave after 5 years of service</li>
<li>Extra Christmas closure day</li>
<li>Hybrid working</li>
<li>Generous Local Government Pension Scheme</li>
<li>Opportunities to join in with social activities</li>
<li>Free parking</li>
<li>Employee benefits including discounts on shopping, travel, days out and more,</li>
<li>Tusker car salary sacrifice scheme and discounts with your MOT</li>
<li>Access to BUPA Employee Assistance Programme; a free, 24/7 confidential counselling and wellbeing support service</li>
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Find out more
For an informal discussion about this role, please get in touch with Alison Simmons on:
01732 227272
*Previous applicants should not apply*
Best chance of being shortlisted
Read the Job Description and Personal Specification attached to the role and ensure that your supporting statement explains how you meet the essential requirements, as your application will be judged against these criteria.
Closing date: 31st October 2025
Interview date: 19th November 2025

Housing Policy and Enforcement Manager

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Are you a planner with strategic skills and experience looking for a new challenge within the profession?&nbsp;&nbsp; Or do you already specialise in local government infrastructure planning for growth, and&nbsp; you&nbsp; seek&nbsp; an influential senior role?
Join Dartford and take the lead, managing our substantial Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) funds,&nbsp; and our strategy for delivery of planned infrastructure&nbsp; alongside rapid development. If you have&nbsp; significant and transferable experience of preparing planning policy, of strategic development management, or similar strategic infrastructure planning, we would be very interested to hear from you.
Dartford has a new Local Plan in place, and is focused on active infrastructure planning to deliver the services and facilities needed to maintain high levels of sustainable growth. We are looking for a strategic and flexible thinker keen for a challenge in a positive &nbsp;and integrated Planning Services section.&nbsp; Demonstrable experience of&nbsp; developer contribution&nbsp; negotiations/ decisions (especially optimising the use of CIL funds), or of formulating policy-based recommendations on large scale&nbsp; development and investment, is desired.
If you have the right skills, you could be at the heart of securing new school, healthcare and transport and other facilities for growing neighbourhoods; multi-million pound infrastructure decisions. Political, quantitative, analytical and written &nbsp;capabilities, and a creative approach to problem solving and good communication&nbsp; are required. You will work with and line manage a CIL monitoring officer, whilst reporting to and being supported by the Planning Strategy &amp; Infrastructure Manager.
Part-time working arrangements will be considered for the right candidate, please call if you wish to discuss your circumstances. We offer flexible working, and a policy of up to three days a week homeworking.
Dartford is the Kent Borough adjoining London on the River Thames. Conveniently located, the Borough’s connections are more than just the Dartford crossing and M25. The Council offices are adjacent to Dartford rail station, which links to a range of locations via Thameslink, the nearby Elizabeth Line, and other services. Ebbsfleet International rail station in the Borough is 17minutes to London. We have the award-winning Fastrack bus rapid transit system, and good bus services, including TfL buses serving the Borough. The area is a complex mix of both urban and rural, including Ebbsfleet Garden City and Bluewater shopping centre, but also the River Darent valley, marshland, heath, and Ancient Woodland.
If you would like to speak to someone about this post please contact Sonia Collins, Head of Planning Services, on 01322 343620.
The interview date for this role is: 8th December 2024.

Dartford Borough Council

Principal Planner (Infrastructure)

We are looking for a Civil Enforcement Supervisor to supervise day-to-day operation and maintenance of the post holders service area and directly supervise the CEO’s on a day-to-day basis providing support and leadership, ensuring the CEO’s are working in a safe and effective working environment.You will assist in the supervision of the parking team ensuring duties and activities are carried out in accordance with legislation and council policies. To ensure the provision of an efficient and cost-effective service making a positive contribution to the community and to traffic management.You will also deputise for the Parking Enforcement Manager when required ensuring an effective parking enforcement function, and that estimated performance levels are achieved.The post holder will work on a shift pattern basis to ensure that the parking service is operational 7 days per week, from 07:00am - 01:00am hours. Working hours will be permanent 37 hours per week, covering Monday to Sunday (including bank holidays)A uniform is required to be worn for this role at all times. This should be worn and used in a professional manner. Staff are responsible for their own uniforms, and this remains the property of Medway Council.The post holder must have a Full UK Driving Licence for both manual and automatic vehicle and must be willing to drive.Other duties may be required to be undertaken within the scope of this post as and when required.The successful post holder will be subject to a Standard DBS check. If you would like to have an informal discussion with the recruiting manager, please call Suraj Soynika on 01634 331650.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. Parking Enforcement are seeking a Civil Enforcement Supervisor to join the team at level A. This is the entry point of the role, so you will need to be able to demonstrate the relevant knowledge, experience and skills to get you started, but you will be supported to develop in your role through induction, probation and a supportive Performance Appraisal and Career Conversation. All elements of level A listed within the person specification are essential. 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 Information- Applicants must be able to demonstrate all essential requirements as listed in the job profileFor further information, and for details of the benefits of working for Medway Council, 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 <a href="http://www.mindfulemployer.net/" target="_blank">http://www.mindfulemployer.net/</a> for information on how Medway Council put good practices in place to ensure employees and job applicants who declare mental health issues receive the right level of support. We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time prior to the closing date.





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This is Medway

Civil Enforcement Supervisor

We are currently recruiting a Social Worker to join our 16+ Care Leavers Service. 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.You will provide a high quality and effective professional casework service for young people in care as they transition to independence, taking responsibility for working and managing a caseload within a framework of appropriate supervision, dependent upon the complexities of these cases and the social worker’s experience. This role is a case holding role of 16, 17 and 18 year old young people in care. You will have knowledge of care proceedings and will support young people by ensuring pathways are followed, prior to leaving care and handing over to a Personal Advisor within the team.<h4>About You</h4><ul><li>You will hold a degree in Social Work – CQSW, DipSW or equivalent and be registered with Social Work England.</li><li>You will have successfully completed your ASYE and have a minimum of 1 years’ practice as a social worker, working with children and families.</li><li>You will have a full driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes.</li></ul><h4> </h4><h4>Our Offer</h4>We are proud to offer a range of benefits including –<ul><li>A generous annual leave entitlement up to 30 days plus bank holidays</li><li>An excellent local government pension scheme</li><li>An essential car user allowance with option to apply for a lease car after six months.</li><li>Free car parking</li><li>Hybrid working - enabling you to work from home/office (minimum of 2 days per week will be required in the office). Assessment Teams are office based for duty weeks.</li><li>Relocation package of up to £8,000</li><li>A range of staff benefits and discounts including access to fantastic discounts and savings on shops and services, travel discounts, health and wellbeing support, and an employee assistance service.</li><li>Access to <a href="https://www.medway.gov.uk/info/200255/childrens_social_worker_jobs/759/professional_development" target="_blank">professional development and support</a> including Community Care Inform.</li><li>Hybrid working style </li></ul> <h4>Our organisation: </h4>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.<h4>Important Information-</h4>Applicants must be able to demonstrate all essential requirements as listed in the job profile<h4>Equal Opportunities Commitment Statement</h4>Medway Council is committed to creating an inclusive work environment with a diverse workforce. All appropriately qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or ageFor further information please refer to the Medway information pack available as a download or to view onlinePlease be advised that if you are not contacted within 3 weeks of the advert closing date then you have not been shortlisted. All recruitment correspondence, including interview letters and contracts of employment will usually be sent out via email.Please visit <a href="http://www.mindfulemployer.net/" target="_blank">http://www.mindfulemployer.net/</a> for information on how Medway Council put good practices in place to ensure employees and job applicants who declare mental health issues receive the right level of support.We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time prior to the closing date.





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Social Worker - 16+ Care Leavers Team

Are you ready to be a Champion for Children in Medway? If you are seeking repetition and predictable, this is NOT the role for you! We are seeking team members to join us in our work, this will include our work to implement the responsibilities outlined in the <a href="https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/67dd2b17a18f580c277f7887/CWS_Bill_Policy__Summary__notes_as_amended_in_the_House_of__Commons.pdf" target="_blank">Children's Wellbeing and Schools Bill</a> We are a lively team and the work is at a fast pace. We are looking for enthusiastic and committed person to join us in our work supporting children and young people known to Medway Virtual School (MVS). All of our work contributes to securing improved educational outcomes for these children and young people.You will be the first point of contact for other professionals and, at times, carers. You will manage service inboxes which are public facing, providing first line information and guidance. You will track responses and provide direction for further support. You will need to be proficient in accurately and safely handling information from a range of sources. The day may not always go to plan and you will always need to respond quickly and accurately however you will not be alone in your role. There are other team members in the same role so effective communication across the team is crucial so that work is not missed or duplicated.There will always be ‘change ahead’ and in this you will be surrounded by creative and child centred colleagues. Children Matter in Medway, and Medway’s Children Matter.We would encourage a conversation about the role. Please do look at the job description and if you have any questions or would like to discuss the role, please do not hesitate to make contact: <a href="mailto:sarah.hall@medway.gov.uk" target="_blank">sarah.hall@medway.gov.uk</a> If you want to read about the work of the virtual school and our responsibilities please have a look here: <a href="https://www.medway.gov.uk/info/200137/schools_and_learning/1041/education_of_looked-after_children" target="_blank">MVS</a> or read GOV.UK's guidance on <a href="http://www.gov.uk/government/publications/promoting-the-education-of-looked-after-children" target="_blank">promoting the education of looked-after children and previously looked-after children</a> Shortlisting will be using the information on your application against the job description.In return we will offer you: <ul><li>Generous annual leave entitlement</li><li>Generous local government pension scheme package</li><li>Access to wider training and development qualifications</li><li>Flexible working scheme</li><li>Travel plan discounts</li><li>Access to CAREFIRST advice &amp; counselling service</li><li>Employee discount scheme for national and local retailers</li></ul>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.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.Our organisation:Medway is a unitary authority in the South East of England, made up of the towns of Strood, Rochester, Chatham, Gillingham and Rainham and more rural areas, including the Hoo Peninsula.Situated in Kent in the South-East of England, the area has plenty of green spaces, excellent facilities and easy access to the national motorway and rail networks, facilitating superb transport links to London.We provide all local Government services for a quarter of a million people, looking after education, environment, social care, housing, planning, business and much more - everything from frontline services such as rubbish collection and events like the Dickens Festival to work that goes on behind the scenes to ensure services in Medway run smoothly and cost effectively.Working at Medway Council means that you get to be part of this journey working alongside talented, professional colleagues to drive forward change to transform the lives of our residents and the communities they live in.Important Information-Applicants must be able to demonstrate all essential requirements as listed in the job profileEqual Opportunities Commitment StatementMedway Council is committed to creating an inclusive work environment with a diverse workforce. All appropriately qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability or ageFor further information please refer to the Medway information pack available as a download or to view onlinePlease be advised that if you are not contacted within 3 weeks of the advert closing date then you have not been shortlisted. All recruitment correspondence, including interview letters and contracts of employment will usually be sent out via email.Please visit <a href="http://www.mindfulemployer.net/" target="_blank">http://www.mindfulemployer.net/</a> for information on how Medway Council put good practices in place to ensure employees and job applicants who declare mental health issues receive the right level of support.We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time prior to the closing date.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.<ul></ul>

Medway Virtual School Business Support Officer

Job Description Waste Collection Round Leader Salary: £33,531 - £38,052 per annum Grade: D Permanent&nbsp;Contract 37 Hours per Week&nbsp; We are looking for a reliable, qualified and self-motivated HGV Driver to join the Waste &amp; Recycling Team as a Round Leader. As a Round Leader of a small crew, you will have good communication and customer service skills to enable you to engage with colleagues and members of the public in a polite and professional manner. You must be a team player, quick learner and able to carry out a range of duties including: Use of the vehicles in cab devices, &nbsp;moving, handling and loading of refuse , recycling, garden and food waste. You will be expected to to work with minimum supervision.&nbsp; &nbsp; The work involves driving, operating machinery and heavy manual labour therefore you must be physically fit and mobile.&nbsp; The role will involve safely driving HGV’s and other Council vehicles. It is essential you hold a valid HGV Driving License Class-C and a valid Drivers Qualification Card (DQC) and have the skills required to manoeuvre large vehicles in restricted and difficult areas.&nbsp; Experience of rear-steer vehicles would be advantageous. A willingness to train and use a wide variety of vehicles and equipment is essential DBS: A DBS is not required for this post.&nbsp; Benefits of Working with Us&nbsp; At Thurrock Council, we value our employees and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:&nbsp; <ul> <li>Generous annual leave entitlement&nbsp;</li> <li>Local Government Pension Scheme&nbsp;</li> <li>Flexible and hybrid working opportunities (where applicable)&nbsp;</li> <li>Ongoing training and professional development&nbsp;</li> <li>Employee&nbsp;assistance&nbsp;programme and wellbeing support&nbsp;</li> <li>Staff discounts and local offers&nbsp;</li> <li>A supportive and inclusive working environment&nbsp;</li> </ul> Important Dates&nbsp; Closing Date (Redeployment Only):&nbsp;23rd October 2025 Closing Date (Internal &amp; External):&nbsp;2nd November 2025 Interview Date: To be confirmed&nbsp; Additional Information&nbsp; If you have any questions about the role or interview process, please contact:&nbsp; Samantha Murphy, Waste Operations Manager,&nbsp; <a href="mailto:samantha.murphy@thurrock.gov.uk" target="_blank">samantha.murphy@thurrock.gov.uk</a> To view the Job Profile and Person Specification, please follow the link below:&nbsp; <a href="https://thurrockc.sharepoint.com/:b:/s/ThurrockCouncilPublicDocuments/EQkjkoo1uu9KkG_OiaYGpmABlsfJikgY3Cvr19K72Neb_w?e=gdvpz8" target="_blank">Download Job Profile (PDF Document)</a> If the Job Profile and Person Specification list any qualifications as essential, please also upload copies of those relevant qualifications. &nbsp; About usWhy Thurrock? Working at Thurrock Council gives you the opportunity to join an organisation that is changing at pace, one where you can make a real difference to the lives of the people we serve.Thurrock Council is moving towards a new community leadership approach which involves linking with local partners and communities as we shape our improvement for the years ahead. This is an exciting time to join us, to shape the future success of our changing organisation and to have a positive influence on our borough.&nbsp;Our locationThurrock is located on the north bank of the river Thames. Our urban centres are a vibrant mix of established towns and new young communities, with a diverse and growing population of around 160,000&nbsp;residents. We are an emerging cultural and arts centre, home to the production centre for the Royal Opera House and the National Skills Academy for Creative and Cultural Skills. We have excellent retail and leisure opportunities, including Lakeside Shopping Centre, country parks, forests, and marshes. Thurrock is just half an hour journey away from the centre of London by train and well connected by road.Staff benefitsWe offer lots of staff benefits, including a generous annual leave entitlement and hybrid working. We champion flexible working and job share applications are welcome.Further information can be found here <a href="https://www.thurrock.gov.uk/working-for-council/employment-benefits" target="_blank">Employment benefits | Working for the council | Thurrock Council</a>&nbsp; Equality, Diversity &amp; InclusionThurrock Council is committed to equal opportunities. As a Disability Confident Employer, disabled people will be offered an interview where they meet all essential criteria on the person specification. We serve a diverse community where people are different yet equal. Diversity underpins everything we do. For further information about Thurrock Council please visit our website: <a href="https://www.thurrock.gov.uk/" target="_blank">Thurrock Council</a>





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Waste Collection Round Leader

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Please apply online via the link provided.
Rochford District Council is committed to equal opportunities and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.  People with disabilities will be offered an interview where they meet the Essential Criteria on the Person Specification.&nbsp;
It is our policy that if you have not heard back within 3 weeks of the closing date you should assume that you have not been shortlisted on this occasion.



Benefits: Local Government Pension Scheme, generous annual leave, staff discounts
<h4>Our culture and values</h4>
We like our staff to be proactive and innovative. Being customer focused and willing to maximise your potential at work are expected. We all work together to achieve the very best for our residents which sometimes means getting involved in projects and trying new tasks outside of your day-to-day job role. We love our staff to suggest new ideas and to have enthusiasm to try out new experiences.
<h4>The job role</h4>
As Civic Chauffeur, you will be responsible for transporting the Chairman and Civic party to official engagements, ensuring timely arrivals through effective route planning and providing courteous support throughout events. You will also assist with the care and security of the Chains of Office, maintain the Civic vehicle to a high standard, and support the Civic Officer in hosting events.
The role also includes administrative tasks, photography for Civic records, and occasionally deputising for the Civic Officer. This is a key role in representing the Council at public functions and supporting the smooth delivery of Civic events.
<h4>About you</h4>
The role can involve long and unsociable hours, so the successful candidate must be flexible about their working pattern and willing to work variable shifts, including evenings and weekends, sometimes at short notice. You must hold a full, clean driving licence and be confident in planning routes and driving to a high standard. While previous chauffeuring experience is desirable, full training will be provided. We are looking for someone who is positive, hardworking, and reliable, with a professional and courteous manner. You should be comfortable working independently, take pride in your appearance and conduct, and be willing to support the wider Democratic Services team when needed.
For an informal chat please call Claire Mayhew on 01702 546366 or Oksana Sashchuk on 01702 546366
Closing date: Monday 03 November 2025 at 09:00am

Civic Chauffeur & Support Officer

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Please submit your completed application form to <a href="mailto:office@parkprimaryacademy.com" target="_blank">office@parkprimaryacademy.com</a> by the closing date.

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Park Primary Academy
Hart Way
Rainham
Essex, RM13 8TD
Tel:&nbsp; 0203 964 5888
Email: &nbsp;<a href="mailto:office@parkprimaryacademy.com" target="_blank">office@parkprimaryacademy.com</a>
Executive Headteacher:&nbsp; Sarah Kinnaird
Early Years SEND Learning Support Assistant
Scale:&nbsp; Scale 3 (salary pro rata)
Hours:&nbsp;35 hours per week, term time only
Contract: Fixed term for a year with the opportunity to renew
Start Date:&nbsp; Immediate
Come and join our vibrant school community in the heart of the newly developed area of Beam Park, Rainham. &nbsp;We are looking for a SEND EYFS learning support assistant to support within our newly opened school. &nbsp;
Your opportunity:
We can offer you the opportunity to advance your career within a supportive academy environment. You will be a part of our Early Years team in a school that prioritises in developing practitioners, with unrivalled opportunities for progression; whatever your aspirations as an Early Years practitioner, our School supports all staff in their progression through a range of bespoke courses and qualifications.
What we are looking for:
We look for talented individuals who want to be a part of transforming education, and helping create exceptional places of learning. We are looking for:
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<li>A qualified practitioner who holds NNEB or equivalent;</li>
<li>Experience of working with SEND;</li>
<li>A passion for children’s learning and development;</li>
<li>A willingness to try new things and to help develop new strategies in curriculum and assessment;</li>
<li>To develop their own practice through a coaching model;</li>
<li>High aspirations for all children and a desire to raise standards;</li>
<li>High aspirations for themselves and a commitment to further development.</li>
</ul>
About Park Primary Academy: 
Park Primary Academy is a small mixed community school which is based in Rainham within the London Borough of Havering. We are fortunate to be housed in a fabulous modern building which boasts large class rooms that provide a clean and spacious environment for our children to learn in. We pride ourselves on providing a caring and friendly atmosphere associated with smaller schools.
We provide a curriculum that acknowledges the importance of the basic skills, but endeavours to teach those skills in an exciting way, as well as finding time to focus on more creative and artistic skills and making sure that we enjoy what we learn, using our local and wider environments and opportunities to support this.
Park Primary Academy Ethos:
At Park Primary Academy we take pride in growing the personal qualities of confidence and resilience, and develop the skills, for lifelong learning.&nbsp; We challenge all children to strive for academic, creative, sporting and personal success within a broad, vibrant and enriched curriculum.&nbsp;
Our core values can be summarised as RESPECT – Resilience, Empathy, Self- belief, Perseverance, Effort, Courageous and Tolerance.&nbsp;
We encourage children to take ownership of, and responsibility for, their learning and behaviour.&nbsp; We aim for our children to fulfil their potential and shape their future.
Why work at Park Primary Academy? 
Amazing, well-behaved children, who are happy at school and excited by what they are learning each day.&nbsp;
A local school with all the advantages of a successful academy group, including a strong central team of support, teaching and leadership staff.
Park Primary Academy’s location is just off New Road, with easy access to the A13. The school is well-served by public transport, with the 174 and 287 bus routes stopping nearby, and a quick 6-minute walk from the bus stop to the school entrance. For those traveling by train, the C2C station is only 15 minutes away, ensuring that Park Primary is easily accessible.
Visits to the school are highly recommended. Please contact the school office on the number or email below to arrange your visit with the Headteacher.&nbsp;
The school is committed to safeguarding and protecting the welfare of children and as such all appointments are subject to an enhanced DBS check. Appointments are also subject to satisfactory references/medical clearance.
To arrange a visit please contact the Headteacher via:  02039465888 opt2 or <a href="mailto:nico@riverside.bardaglea.org.uk" target="_blank">nico@riverside.bardaglea.org.uk</a>
To apply:
Please submit your completed application form to <a href="mailto:nico@riverside.bardaglea.org.uk" target="_blank">office@parkprimaryacademy.com</a>
Closing date for applications:&nbsp; Monday 10th November 2025
Interviews: Week commencing 10th November 2025
Please note: we may hold interviews as and when applications are received and we reserve the right to offer to a candidate prior to the closing date.

Early Years Learning Support Assistant

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Please apply online (see below). If this is not possible, please contact a member of the HR team by either emailing <a href="mailto:recruitment@sevenoaks.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@sevenoaks.gov.uk</a> or contacting us on 01732 227383 to discuss how we can assist you in applying.



Revenues Officer
Salary: £30,269- £32,790

Be part of our successful Council Tax team to compile and maintain records of our 100,000 properties across Sevenoaks and Dartford districts.
Our team are responsible for dealing with all aspects of Council Tax, from administration and billing to recovery and enforcement. You’ll be responsible for answering telephone enquiries covering all aspects of Council Tax and responding to emails and letters received from our customers.
If you have a customer service or retail background, a passion to deliver excellent customer service and the ability to stay calm under pressure then we would love to hear from you!
This role will be based at our Council Offices, Argyle Road, Sevenoaks Kent TN13 1HG. We currently operate a hybrid working model for the majority of our roles where your working time will be divided between the office (2-3 days) and home working (2-3 days).
Interested in the role and want to know more?
For further details on the role, please contact one of our Revenues Team Leaders on 01732 227000.
Need advice on how to ensure you have the best chance of being shortlisted?
Read the Job Description and Personal Specification attached to the role and ensure that your supporting statement explains how you meet the essential requirements as your application will be judged against these criteria.

Closing date: 2nd November 2025
Interviews: 25th November 2025

Revenues Officer

TCH REPAIRS
Head Office Monson House, Monson Way, Tunbridge Wells, TN1 1LQ
Role: Electrician Reports to: Electrical Supervisor
The Role: As an Electrician you will be responsible for carrying out all aspects of maintenance and repairs on all electrical engineering services as required, ensuring all work is undertaken to a high standard with the minimum of Supervision. You will take ownership of work, aiming for 'First time Fix' on all jobs whilst remaining within budget and time parameters. An Electrician also operates within company Health and Safety guidelines and remain up to date with technical and legal requirements of your skill areas.
Accountabilities:
<ul>
 <li>Installing, servicing and maintaining electrical systems and appliances in accordance with the current Edition of The IET Wiring Regulations</li>
 <li>Installation, repair, inspect &amp; test electrical installations and have the ability to fill in correctly, the appropriate Electrical Certificate or Electrical Condition Report</li>
 <li>Carry out EICRs and remedial upgrades to void properties, carry out day to day repairs.</li>
 <li>Completing reactive maintenance work as per the specification;</li>
 <li>Advising Supervisor in a timely manner when other trades are required</li>
 <li>Working in partnership with other operatives to complete projects.</li>
 <li>Completing daily work sheets detailing work undertaken and materials used after each job undertaken</li>
 <li>Recording and submitting accurate timesheets corresponding with booking sheets,</li>
 <li>Working in a timely and productive manner to complete projects.</li>
 <li>Affording excellent customer service to client representatives</li>
 <li>Arranging purchase of materials required to deliver the works in a planned and efficient manner.</li>
 <li>Comply with TCHR safeguarding policy and H&amp;S standards at all times</li>
</ul>
Essential and Desirable Criteria
Essential:
<ul>
 <li>C&amp;G 2360 Part 1&amp;2 Electrotechnical Competences plus the NVQ 3 Certificate 2356 with Technical Certs L2&amp;3 plus the NVQ 3 Certificate or NVQ 3 2356 certificate</li>
 <li>C&amp;G 18th Edition Certificate</li>
 <li>C&amp;G 2391</li>
 <li>Full UK driving license</li>
</ul>
Desirable:
<ul>
 <li>Unvented Hot Water Certificate</li>
 <li>Water Regulations Certificate</li>
 <li>Part P</li>
 <li>JIPB H&amp;S Test Certificate with Current JIBP card</li>
 <li>Testing &amp; Inspecting Certificate C&amp;G 2377</li>
 <li>PAT Certificate</li>
</ul>
How to apply: We currently have a vacancy available in West Kent covering Tunbridge Wells and surrounding areas. Please complete our application form by clicking on the link below.
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Town and Country Housing

Electrician

TCH REPAIRS
Head Office Monson House, Monson Way, Tunbridge Wells, TN1 1LQ
Role: Customer Services Planner Reports to: Senior Planner
The Role: To liaise with operational Managers, Supervisors and operatives to ensure compliance with contractual service standards. To efficiently appoint work, supporting operatives to achieve productivity targets. To deliver an effective maintenance service which results in customer satisfaction in line with contractual KPIs/Measures.
Accountabilities:
<ul>
 <li>Assist in the effective delivery of the service operation by optimising the use of, principally, direct labour and specialist subcontractor resources available and develop and implement robust and effective procedures to achieve contract requirements.</li>
 <li>Be responsible for works scheduling/planning, ensuring the correct trades are allocated, that they are provided appropriate appointment slots for the type of work and that the appointments are managed geographically to be travel efficient.</li>
 <li>Promote and maximize 1st time fix.</li>
 <li>To ensure all works orders received are scheduled immediately upon receipt via the mailboxes, portal and interactive planner and thereafter completed within target timescales leading to delivery of contractual key performance indicators.</li>
 <li>Monitor systems to ensure appointments made are kept by the workforce, all system administration including completions, rejected appointments and contractor information and report appointment failings immediately to the manager.</li>
 <li>Monitor all workflows and identify follow on works to ensure that they exceed no more than 5% of overall WIP target.</li>
 <li>Ensure all works are scheduled in a timely manner with the appropriate resource allocated.</li>
 <li>Report any trends to manager for system review.</li>
 <li>Production, monitoring and communication of WIP to include routine and voids works versus target.</li>
 <li>A clear commitment to a customer-centred service and continuous improvement.</li>
 <li>Work with Supervisors and Managers to provide feedback relating to operative conduct, absence, performance including PDA usage formed from daily checks.</li>
 <li>Coordinate appointments where multiple trades or subcontractors are required to attend.</li>
 <li>To work in conjunction with the allocated Supervisor review diaries, ensuring that works are ready to commence pending materials, tests and overall timescales to optimise service delivery and productivity.</li>
 <li>To fully assist and co-operate colleagues in the progress and investigation of complaints, effectively deal and respond to queries and complaints from tenants, staff, and residents relating to services and service delivery.</li>
 <li>Liaise with the client to ensure all relevant databases are up to date.</li>
 <li>Assist with the collation of supplies and material information from our approved suppliers and record cost data appropriately.</li>
 <li>Ensure consistent and pro-active approach to role at all times, carrying out other duties as may be required from time to time in order to maintain an efficient operation of all aspects relating to the needs of the team.</li>
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TCH Repairs (additional training will be provided as required)
Essential and Desirable Criteria
Essential criteria:
<ul>
 <li>Previous Planning/Scheduling experience.</li>
 <li>Planning/Scheduling experience.</li>
 <li>Confident using Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook.</li>
 <li>Be able to work as a team and independently.</li>
 <li>Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.</li>
</ul>
Desirable Criteria:
<ul>
 <li>Previous experience in social housing repairs and maintenance.</li>
</ul>
How to apply You'll be based at the Head Office in Tunbridge Wells, Kent. Please complete our application form by clicking on the link below:
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Customer Services Planner

TCH REPAIRS
Head Office Monson House, Monson Way, Tunbridge Wells, TN1 1LQ
Role: Repairs Supervisor Reports to: Production Manager
The Role: As the Supervisor you will lead the team of trades people and sub-contractors in undertaking the required works to the highest possible standard, covering properties across various locations around the Tunbridge Wells area. As the Supervisor, you will motivate, coach and retain our tradespeople and ensure commitment, outstanding workmanship and performance in line with KPI's.
Accountabilities:
<ul>
 <li>Liaise with all operatives in team and scheduler, deal with issues that arise.</li>
 <li>Check and monitor Follow Ons. Approve/decline and ensure process is being followed. Any follow Ons to have materials, attendance and timeframe agreed and next appointment agreed with customer through the scheduler.</li>
 <li>Review and monitor No Accesses and ensure process has been followed. Operatives should phone ahead.</li>
 <li>Monitor operative diaries for start/finish times, productivity, ensure working hours are fulfilled.</li>
 <li>Ensure operatives are using PDAs correctly - Photographs and audit notes are being added and that jobs are completed down in real time as and when done. Monitor times spent at suppliers and feedback wasted time with schedulers.</li>
 <li>Ensure that any materials required have been ordered, assist where necessary.</li>
 <li>Review vehicle movements on RAMs/Telematics.</li>
 <li>Issue any permits to work as necessary (hot work, ground penetration, electric tool use).</li>
 <li>Report any and all accidents within 24hrs. Ensure support is given to Customer Care team in dealing with complaints/disrepair.</li>
 <li>Weekly full review of diary with scheduler and follow up on material orders.</li>
 <li>Carry out pre-inspections/surveys as needed. Carry out a minimum of 2 WIP checks per week with operatives.</li>
 <li>Provide feedback from the weekly productivity report.</li>
 <li>Ensure all 240v electrical tools are PAT tested and added to register 110v 3 monthly, cordless battery chargers annually.</li>
 <li>Carry out vehicle inspections with all operatives in team.</li>
 <li>Carry out access equipment checks and added to register.</li>
 <li>Ensure all operatives have the correct PPE available to them as designated by the company. Ensure all operatives have the correct tools as issued and that condition is checked. Minimum 10% post inspections on all completed work in the month.</li>
 <li>Undertake Tool box Talks, ensuring attendee lists and discussion points are documented and saved accordingly. Ensure Operatives daily, weekly, monthly tasks are being carried out.</li>
 <li>Be initial point of contact for all operatives in your team and their spokesperson.</li>
 <li>Deal with investigations if required for operative and complaint issues. Complete all RTWs on day of return following sickness. Communication to be verbal, not texted.</li>
 <li>Manage annual leave requests ensuring that only a minority are off at any one time.</li>
 <li>Review and identification of training needs for operatives in team to include specialisms e.g. PASMA, TETRA etc. Conduct monthly 1-2-1 with them and document key items. Check they are ok and have healthy conversations about mental health.</li>
 <li>Manage HR issues through to conclusion. Provide cover for other supervisors when on annual. Authorisation of operative expenses.</li>
 <li>Build relationships with the schedulers and guide/feedback from the operatives.</li>
 <li>Work to understand/develop correct van stock to increase FTF. Champion Safeguarding as we can support customers by raising concerns to TCH.</li>
 <li>Disrepair jobs - follow Do's and Don'ts.</li>
 <li>Compliments and complaints to be fed back immediately to operatives.</li>
</ul>
Essential and Desirable Criteria
Essential:
<ul>
 <li>Excellent communication skills</li>
 <li>Excellent leadership skills</li>
 <li>Excellent dispute resolution skills</li>
 <li>Experience of supervising teams</li>
 <li>Good understanding of building maintenance</li>
 <li>IT literate</li>
</ul>
Desirable:
<ul>
 <li>Social Housing experience</li>
 <li>City and Guilds to appropriate level</li>
 <li>Experience of PDA's use</li>
 <li>'Can do' attitude</li>
 <li>Proactive Professional approach with high standards</li>
</ul>
How to apply: This is role is a 12 month fixed term contract and you will be covering North Kent. Please complete our application form by clicking on the link below.
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Repairs Supervisor

TCH REPAIRS
Head Office Monson House, Monson Way, Tunbridge Wells, TN1 1LQ
Role: Voids Clearance Driver Labourer
Reports to: Voids Supervisor
The Role: As a Voids Clearance Driver/labourer you operate a clearance vehicle and undertake a variety of tasks identified in a void property as per a specification produced by the Voids Manager and/or Supervisor, taking ownership of work, operating within Health and Safety guidelines, and remaining within budget and time parameters. Working arrangements may be as part of a team or lone working, dependent upon the scope of the works required. Works may include but not limited to, property clearance, redecoration, cleaning and two man assistance works.
Accountabilities:
<ul>
 <li>Operating a clearance vehicle, loading and unloading of material</li>
 <li>Removing contents from void addresses and tipping this at the waste management site</li>
 <li>Performing cleaning duties on a void property, to assist the management team</li>
 <li>Recording and submitting accurate data using relevant business systems electronic devices</li>
 <li>Affording excellent customer service to client representatives</li>
 <li>Arranging purchase of materials required to deliver the works in a planned and efficient manner</li>
</ul>
Comply with safeguarding policy and H&amp;S standards at all times. Operating within the company's occupational road risk policies and procedures.
Essential and Desirable Criteria
Essential:
<ul>
 <li>Previous experience in a similar role</li>
 <li>Full UK driving licence</li>
</ul>
Desirable:
<ul>
 <li>Social Housing Experience</li>
 <li>Previous experience in Voids or Property repairs/maintenance</li>
</ul>
Additionally:
<ul>
 <li>You must possess a high degree of manual dexterity as there will be frequent use of hand tools</li>
 <li>You may be required to work at height or uneven ground</li>
 <li>You must also be able to work within a confined space, without restriction</li>
</ul>
How to apply: We currently have a vacancy available in covering all our areas in Kent and East Sussex. Please complete our application form by clicking on the link below.
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Clearance Driver / Labourer

<h4>Sheltered Housing Officer</h4>Location: Castle Point Council Offices, Kiln RoadSalary: £31,022 - £33,143 per annum (SCP 17-21)Working Hours: 37 hours per week Contract Type: Permanent Number of Positions: TwoDBS Check:EnhancedSheltered Housing OfficerFull Time – 37 hours Grade 5 – SCP Range 17-21£31,022 - £33,143Castle Point Borough Council is seeking to appoint two dedicated and compassionate Sheltered Housing Officers, to deliver a resident focussed, data led, performance driven service. We’d like to hear from you if you are passionate about supporting older and vulnerable residents to live independently and safely in their homes.You will contribute to ensuring the delivery of a customer focused, effective and value for money service, reflecting the highest standards of service excellence. This is a great opportunity to make a meaningful difference to our Sheltered Housing community, where you will be the trusted point of contact for residents, helping to foster a sense of community, dignity and wellbeing. If you thrive on building relationships, solving problems, and championing independence, we encourage you to apply for this role.Key Responsibilities• Manage the day-to-day operations of a sheltered housing scheme• Conduct tenant inductions, daily welfare checks, and maintain support plans• Ensure health and safety compliance, including fire safety and telecare systems• Liaise with external agencies to coordinate tenant support and social activities• Promote independence while fostering community cohesion• Respond to safeguarding concerns and maintain accurate records• Participate in an emergency out-of-hours rotaAbout YouWe are looking for someone who:• Communicates clearly and empathetically with older and vulnerable people• Has experience of working or caring for vulnerable or older people and those living with long term disability• Works independently and remains calm under pressure• Has IT skills and is confident using Microsoft Office• Demonstrates excellent customer service and relationship-building skills• Has experience in sheltered housing or similar environments• Understands safeguarding and assistive technologies like telecare• Has a flexible attitude to being called upon to work in an emergency or unusual circumstances• Holds a valid driving licence and has access to transport with business insuranceNot only is this a great role for the right candidate but you also get some great benefits including:<ul><li>27 days Annual leave</li><li>FREE Gym membership</li><li>Membership of the Local Government pension scheme</li><li>Eye test vouchers</li><li>Professional learning development opportunities</li><li>Staff discounts</li><li>Employee Assistance Programme</li></ul>For an informal discussion regarding this role, please contact Linda Whiteside (Senior Sheltered Housing Officer) at <a href="mailto:LWhiteside@castelpoint.gov.uk" target="_blank">LWhiteside@castelpoint.gov.uk</a>The successful applicant will be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure &amp; Barring Service (DBS) check.The Council is committed to the safeguarding of children and vulnerable adults, and we expect all our employees to share this commitment.Our values: Trust, Respect, Improving and Learning, and Customer FocusCastle Point Borough Council is an Equal Opportunities Employer. <h4>Related Documents</h4><ul><li><a href="view/jobs/docs/Jobs/PRIVACY NOTICE FOR EMPLOYEES 2025.pdf">PRIVACY NOTICE FOR EMPLOYEES 2025.pdf</a> (238kb)</li><li><a href="view/jobs/docs/0000\600/643/Sheltered Housing Officer Job profile and PS.pdf">Sheltered Housing Officer Job profile and PS.pdf</a> (171kb)</li></ul>





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Sheltered Housing Officer

Caretakers &amp; Grounds Maintenance Operatives – Join Our Talent Pool and Help Keep Peabody’s Estates Clean &amp; Communities GreenDo you love working outdoors, getting stuck in, and making a visible difference? We’re building a Talent Pool of passionate Caretakers &amp; Grounds Maintenance Operatives who want to help us keep our estates clean, safe, and beautifully maintained. If you’re looking for a role where your work is appreciated by thousands of residents every day, we’d love to hear from you.What you’ll do:Grounds Maintenance Operatives<ul><li>Maintain shrub beds through pruning, weeding, and leaf clearing using hand tools and machinery.</li><li>Cut grass with hand-held and ride-on mowers.</li><li>Remove litter, leaves, and debris from landscaped areas—including bins and drug-related waste.</li><li>Carry out weed and pest control, graffiti removal, and snow clearance.</li><li>Patrol parks, mark pitches, and check play areas for safety.</li><li>Support tree maintenance and help keep waterways clean and clear.</li><li>Follow health and safety procedures and wear all required PPE and uniform.</li></ul>Caretakers<ul><li>Start with lighting checks in communal areas—swap out any bulbs that need replacing.</li><li>Carry out a range of cleaning tasks across entrances, staircases, corridors, lifts, bin rooms, car parks, and podium gardens.</li><li>Litter picking, sweeping, and keeping outdoor spaces tidy and inviting.</li><li>Be the go-to person for residents when it comes to caretaking queries.</li><li>Work closely with teams like Neighbourhood Services to make sure residents’ needs are met and any concerns are reported.</li></ul>What you’ll need:Grounds Maintenance Operatives<ul><li>Experience in grounds maintenance</li><li>Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions</li><li>Skilled in using a wide range of tools, machinery, and equipment</li><li>Specialist knowledge of horticultural practices</li><li>NVQ Level 1 or equivalent</li><li>A current UK driving licence</li><li>Physically fit and able to carry out demanding tasks</li><li>Clear and polite communication skills</li></ul>Caretakers<ul><li>Experience in caretaking or cleaning.</li><li>A full UK driving licence (Essential).</li><li>Understanding of COSHH and general Health &amp; Safety.</li><li>Can confidently use powered equipment.</li><li>Manages time well and stays calm under pressure.</li><li>Communicates clearly and delivers great customer service.</li><li>Works well independently and takes initiative.</li></ul>Why Join Us?When you join Peabody, you’re joining a team guided by our values: Be Kind, Do the Right Thing, Love New Ideas, Celebrate Diversity, Keep Our Promises, and Pull Together. We believe in creating a workplace where everyone feels supported, included, and empowered. What We Offer<ul><li>30 days annual leave, plus bank holidays</li><li>Flexible working options</li><li>Up to 4% pension contribution matched by Peabody</li><li>Access to a range of wellbeing and support services</li><li>Paid volunteering days</li><li>Discounts on retail, travel, and more</li></ul>Please read before applyingThis is a Talent Pool advert, which means we’re gathering interest for future opportunities. If you’re shortlisted, we’ll be in touch when a suitable vacancy becomes available. You’ll need to be comfortable working outdoors in all seasons and using a variety of equipment. You may also be asked to take on additional health and safety responsibilities such as Fire Warden or First Aider.If this sounds like we are right for you and you’d love to be part of Peabody, we’d like to hear from you. Please apply now by submitting an anonymised CV and a short statement explaining why you’re the perfect fit for this role.





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Join Our Thamesmead Talent Pool! - Caretakers and Grounds Maintenance

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 £51,329 per annum (inclusive of market premia + £3,000 per annum retention payment).Social Workers with less than 2 years’ service will be offered a package of up to £46,956 per annum (inclusive of market premia + £2,000 per annum retention payment).Join us and #Make a Difference…<h4>Our Offer</h4><ul><li>We are proud to offer a range of benefits including –</li><li>A generous annual leave entitlement up to 30 days plus bank holidays</li><li>An excellent local government pension scheme</li><li>An essential car user allowance with option to apply for a lease car after six months.</li><li>Free car parking</li><li>Hybrid working - enabling you to work from home/office (minimum of 2 days per week will be required in the office). Assessment Teams are office based for duty weeks.</li><li>Relocation package of up to £8,000</li><li>A range of staff benefits and discounts including access to fantastic discounts and savings on shops and services, travel discounts, health and wellbeing support, and an employee assistance service.</li><li>Access to professional development and support including Community Care Inform.</li><li>Hybrid working style</li></ul><h4>About You</h4><ul><li>You will hold a recognised Social Work qualification eg. Degree in Social Work, PGC in Social Work, CQSW, DipSW or equivalent and be registered with Social Work England.</li><li>You will have successfully completed your ASYE </li><li>You will have a full driving licence and access to a vehicle for work purposes.</li><li>For further information on the qualifications, skills and experience required, please refer to the Job Profile and Person Specification.</li><li>Additional Information</li><li>For an informal discussion, please don't hesitate to contact one of the recruiting managers below. Alternatively, please email the recruitment team on <a href="mailto:cscrecruitment@medway.gov.uk" target="_blank">cscrecruitment@medway.gov.uk</a>. </li><li>Suzanne Mehmet, Head of Service (Children's Social Work Teams) - 01634 334470</li><li>Sharon Ward, Service Manager (Children's Social Work Teams) - 01634 331214</li><li>Susan Akinyele, Service Manager (Children's Social Work Teams) - 01634 333704</li><li>To apply please click on the ‘Apply Online’ button at the top of this advert.</li><li>We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time prior to the closing date.</li><li>This position is subject to an Enhanced Children’s DBS Check.</li><li>For more information on our roles within Children’s Services please visit <a href="https://www.medway.gov.uk/childrenservicesjobs" target="_blank">https://www.medway.gov.uk/childrenservicesjobs</a></li></ul>Please 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 <a href="mailto:cscrecruitment@medway.gov.uk" target="_blank">cscrecruitment@medway.gov.uk</a> If you are not contacted within 3 weeks of the advert closing date then you have not been shortlisted.Please visit <a href="http://www.mindfulemployer.net/" target="_blank">http://www.mindfulemployer.net/</a> for information on how Medway Council put good practices in place to ensure employees and job applicants who declare mental health issues receive the right level of support.<h4>Important Information</h4> Applicants must be able to demonstrate all essential requirements as listed in the job profile<h4>Our organisation</h4>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.<h4>Equal Opportunities Commitment Statement</h4>Medway 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.We reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time prior to the closing date.





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Social Worker - Childrens Social Work Team

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Please apply online (see below). If this is not possible, please contact a member of the HR team by either emailing <a href="mailto:recruitment@sevenoaks.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@sevenoaks.gov.uk</a> or contacting us on 01732 227383 to discuss how we can assist you in applying.



Are you looking for a new challenge?
Our Validation team provides support to the wider Planning department by registering and assessing applications.
You’ll ensure that the processing of all applications for Planning runs smoothly, and you’ll be responsible for liaising with customers about their applications, providing advice and guidance, so experience in a customer facing role is ideal.
You’ll bring your excellent attention to detail and an organised approach to ensure that applications are accurate, and they follow the correct procedures.
Knowledge of Planning services is desirable; however, full training will be given.
This role will be based at our Council Offices, Argyle Road, Sevenoaks Kent TN13 1HG. We currently operate a hybrid working model for the majority of our roles where your working time will be divided between the office (2 days) and home working (3 days).
Previous applicants need not apply.
***Please note we anticipate a high level of interest in this position and may close the advert early once a sufficient amount of applications are received. Therefore, please make sure you complete and submit your application at an early stage. ***

Do you want to know more about the role?
For further details on the role, please contact Maria Matthews, Validation Assistant Team Leader, on 01732 227234.

Do you want to ensure you have the best chance of being shortlisted?
Read the Job Description and Personal Specification attached to the role and ensure that your supporting statement explains how you meet the essential requirements as your application will be judged against these criteria.

Closing date:&nbsp;Wednesday 5th November 2025
Interviews:&nbsp;Wednesday 12th November 2025 (These will be held at our office in Argyle Road, Sevenoaks)

Planning Validation Assistant

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Scargill Junior School
Hornchurch Academy Trust
Mungo Park Road
Rainham
Essex
Tel:&nbsp;01708 555677
Email:&nbsp;<a href="mailto:office@scargilljun.org.uk" target="_blank">office@scargilljun.org.uk</a>
Head of School:&nbsp;&nbsp;Mrs Helen Graham
Web:&nbsp;<a href="http://www.scargill-jun.havering.sch.uk" target="_blank">www.scargill-jun.havering.sch.uk</a>
Classroom Teacher Maternity Cover&nbsp;
Salary:&nbsp; Main Scale £37,870 - £50,474 p.a.
Contract: Temporary to cover Maternity Leave
Hours:&nbsp; Part Time
Required:&nbsp; December 2025&nbsp;
SJS can offer:
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<li>Personal development &amp; training</li>
<li>A supportive, dedicated and hardworking team</li>
<li>A secure and stimulating environment in which our children are happy.</li>
<li>Active community of supportive parents, carers and volunteers.&nbsp;</li>
<li>A strong and supportive Academy Trust&nbsp;</li>
<li>Mentoring support from an experienced and supportive team of staff and access to trained wellbeing mentors in all schools.</li>
<li>Well-behaved and enthusiastic pupils.</li>
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As part of Hornchurch Academy Trust, we can offer you:
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<li>Enhanced career development opportunities, working across the Trust schools.</li>
<li>Excellent CPD opportunities to support career progression.</li>
<li>Mentoring support from an experienced and supportive team of staff and access to trained wellbeing mentors in all schools.</li>
<li>Continuous service granted to&nbsp;joining staff.</li>
<li>Employee Assistance Programme, including face to face counselling, financial, family and legal advice.</li>
<li>24 hour access to online Wellbeing support App.</li>
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We wish to appoint:
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<li>A highly motivated, skilled and enthusiastic classroom teacher.</li>
<li>A teacher who can motivate and inspire our pupils to achieve their very best;&nbsp;</li>
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This is an exciting opportunity where there are opportunities for professional development and promotion within the Trust.
For more information, please do not hesitate to contact:
Head of School:&nbsp;Mrs Helen Graham&nbsp;by&nbsp;e-mailing <a href="mailto:office@scargilljun.org.uk" target="_blank">office@scargilljun.org.uk</a>&nbsp;or call 01708 555677 to make an appointment to view the school.&nbsp;
Please apply online. No CV's will be accepted
Closing date:&nbsp; Friday 7th November 2025
Interview:&nbsp; Week commencing Monday 10th November 2025

Classroom Teacher - Maternity Cover

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North Kent Children In Care Service have an opportunity for a Senior Practitioner to join their Gravesham Team. The role is based at The Willows, Swanley, and supports the Gravesham area in North Kent.
Do you want to work in an Outstanding Local Authority? Ofsted have awarded Kent with an Outstanding rating in recognition of the service we provide to our children.
We are now looking for experienced Social Worker who can lend their skills and experience to help us build on our successes. We have a vacancy within North Kent Children Care Service for a Senior Practitioner. The successful candidate will be welcomed into one of our 5 Teams and will be based at The Willows in Swanley. &nbsp;
About the area
The Children in Care Service cover the whole of North Kent, supporting the areas of Dartford, Gravesham and Swale and is a mix of urban and rural communities. Therefore, you will be required to work across the operational area of North Kent.
About the Role
Kent embraces blended working, with scope for a combination of working from home and office. You will be working with a supportive established management team, with good quality supervision, and have excellent opportunities for professional development to manage a varied and complex caseload working with children in care.&nbsp;
You’ll develop areas of specialist practice and bring your professional expertise to a range of cases including of complex cases.
As a role model for good practice and champion for your area of expertise, you’ll set performance expectations, striking a balance between support and oversight. As well as coaching and mentoring less experienced staff, you’ll have the opportunity to act as a Practice Assessor for ASYE and student social workers.
You’ll share your knowledge and experience with the team in a number of ways, including, joint visits, court attendance, case audits and reviews, you will have opportunities to contribute to working groups and multi-agency forums to support the development of new initiatives.
About you
Professionally registered with a degree in social work – CQSW, DipSW or equivalent – you’ll have a variety of post-qualification experience of working with children and families. This should cover systemic practice, and you will need an in-depth understanding of legislative and policy frameworks. We’re also looking for the willingness to develop as a practitioner.
Being a team player is essential in any social work team, and you’ll act as a role model and mentor to less experienced colleagues, contributing to training initiatives. The ability to build relationships with colleagues as well as statutory, voluntary, and private sector agencies, will be key.&nbsp;
Rewards
In return, we offer an attractive benefits package, a competitive salary and a range of professional development opportunities including the exciting social care academy and routes for progression.
We are also committed to ensuring you achieve a healthy work life balance with flexible working arrangements and an emphasis on health and well-being.
Transport
The role requires you to be mobile throughout a wide operational area including travelling around the county of Kent and beyond to transport children and their belongings and be available to do so in an emergency.
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.
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.
Salary is dependent on experience and progression through the career grade is based on the fulfilment of required capabilities. Applicants must be able to evidence that they have successfully progressed to the required competency level via a recognised career progression pathway when they submit their application.
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If you require any more information regarding the role, location and responsibilities, please contact:
Claire Jones - <a href="mailto:claire.jones@kent.gov.uk" target="_blank">claire.jones@kent.gov.uk</a>&nbsp;

Senior Practitioner - North Kent Children In Care Service - Gravesham CIC

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Please note, we do not accept CVs submitted without a fully completed online application form.




An exciting personal development opportunity has arisen for an 8 month contract as a Team Manager in Ashford. &nbsp;You will be joining a management team that is committed to providing high quality social work services to children, young people and their families, working closely with our multi agency partners.
As Team Manager, you will be leading a team of 6 Social Workers and a Social Work Assistant/ Lead Professional supported by a Business Support team. You will play a key role within the management team, providing a high standard of social work to our children, young people, and their families. You will be able to evidence extensive knowledge of child protection, and legal processes, including Public Law Outline and pre-proceedings.
You will be required to provide a high-quality level of supervision, evidencing management oversight for the children open to your team, be competent in quality assuring the work of your team along with creating and maintaining good team atmosphere and morale, and therefore you should have some&nbsp;experience of supervising staff. You will be responsible for chairing strategy discussions, permanency planning meetings and other professional meetings to continue towards key decision making for children in need of our service and protection. You will need to lead, manage and motivate a team to embed a positive performance culture. Above all, you’ll be focused on helping children and families to change their lives for the better.
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 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.
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, please contact:
Rachel Mawson on 03000 411193 or by email&nbsp;<a href="mailto:rachel.mawson@kent.gov.uk" target="_blank">rachel.mawson@kent.gov.uk</a>&nbsp;

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Please note, we do not accept CVs submitted without a fully completed online application form.




We are recruiting Social Workers with a range of different skills and experience.&nbsp;
Roles are available in East 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&nbsp;
This is an exciting opportunity to join our Whitstable Community Team as we enhance our locality working practice and put the person and good practice at the heart of what we do.&nbsp;
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.&nbsp;
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.&nbsp;
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.&nbsp;
You will hold a registration with Social Work England.&nbsp;
You will have a high level of literacy and communication skills, both verbal and written.&nbsp;
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 like-minded approach, working collaboratively as part of a team.&nbsp;
This role is subject to holding a Full UK Driving Licence – The Council is committed to making reasonable adjustments so whilst this job requires the jobholder to drive your application will still be considered if you are unable to drive due to a disability.
Our Support Offer&nbsp;
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.&nbsp;
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.&nbsp;
You will have excellent opportunities for professional development with access to our social care academy, progression routes and our newly launched practice framework.&nbsp;
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.&nbsp;
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.&nbsp;
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.&nbsp;
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 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.”
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.
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 Liz Hopkins at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:elizabeth.hopkins@kent.gov.uk" target="_blank">elizabeth.hopkins@kent.gov.uk</a>&nbsp;or on 03000 412647.
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Liz Hopkins<a href="mailto:elizabeth.hopkins@kent.gov.uk" target="_blank">&nbsp;elizabeth.hopkins@kent.gov.uk</a>&nbsp;
03000 412647

Community Social Worker

<h4>About the role</h4><h4>Role Summary</h4>The Housing Support Worker is responsible for the delivery of the Wellbeing Service (24 hour emergency response service) during their contracted hours. The post holders principal responsibilities are as follows;-<ul><li>To respond to emergency calls from tenants, responding in accordance with agreed procedures</li><li>To support individual tenants and leaseholders to sustain their tenancies/leases with the Society</li><li>To ensure the scheme is safe and action any required emergency repairs and log any other</li><li>To complete administrative tasks as directed by the Housing Officer</li></ul>The post holder will ensure they understand and consistently implement the Society’s Policies and Procedures making any recommendations for changes <h4>Salary:</h4>£12.75 per hour<h4>Hours of Work:</h4>16 hours<h4>Contract:</h4>Permanent <h4>Probation Period:</h4>6 months<h4>Notice Period:</h4>1 month<h4>Who are we?</h4>We provide more than 13,000 homes across Kent, Sussex and Surrey. Over the years we have invested heavily in our homes and continue to do so as part of the Peabody Group. We promote hybrid working and have more than 300 employees based in various locations across our operating area.<h4>Meet your Manager</h4>"I've been with TCH for a couple of years now, and the people here really make it a great place to work!The Housing Support team enables people to maintain their independence in their own self-contained flats.If you enjoy making a difference to people's lives, then this role could be ideal for you!"Sharon Davies, Housing Officer <h4>What will you be doing?</h4><h4>Role Specific Responsibilities</h4><ul><li>24 hour ‘emergency’ Wellbeing Service<ul><li>The post holder will respond to all emergency calls made by tenants and leaseholders using the emergency call system, responding in accordance with agreed procedures.</li><li>The post holder will work sensitively with tenants to ensure the call system is used for emergency issues only and support tenants to access other services they may require to enable them to sustain their tenancies.</li><li>Priority MUST be given to emergency calls at all times and all emergency calls must be recorded.</li></ul></li><li>Tenancy Support<ul><li>The post holder will provide Intensive Housing Management services (on request and as directed by the Housing Officer) over and above what would usually be provided by a housing association to a tenant living in general needs housing, Tenancy Sustainment Policy refers.</li><li>The post holder will ensure that appropriate records are maintained relating to services provided.</li></ul></li><li>Scheme Safety and Repairs<ul><li>The post holder will make daily ‘routine’ visual checks of all the communal areas ensuring the scheme is secure and hazard free.</li><li>The post holder will take appropriate action in the event of fire or other emergency in accordance with agreed policies and procedures.</li><li>The post holder will arrange emergency repairs where appropriate to do so in accordance with current policy and procedure, logging those repairs which are not considered an emergency for future action.</li></ul></li><li>Other Duties<ul><li>The post holder will carry out other administrative tasks as directed by the Housing Officer.</li></ul></li></ul>No job description can cover every issue that arises within the post, and the post holder may be required to carry out other duties as deemed necessary, commensurate with the principal function of the post and the capability of the post holder.<h4>General</h4><h4>About You</h4><h4>Education &amp; Qualifications</h4><ul><li>Enhanced Disclosure from the Disclosure and Barring Service.</li></ul><h4>Key Skills &amp; Competencies</h4><ul><li>Professional Practice<ul><li>Demonstrate evidence of competence to undertake the post</li><li>Housing management (or similar) experience in the voluntary, public or private sectors</li><li>Willing to undertake training</li><li>Efficient and effective administrative skills</li><li>To demonstrate honesty, trustworthiness, reliability and respectfulness</li></ul></li><li>Internal Controls<ul><li>Ability to manage and work within a small budget</li></ul></li><li>Health &amp; Safety<ul><li>Application of H&amp;S practices</li><li>Health and Safety risk assessment</li></ul></li><li>Information Technology<ul><li>Use of IT to facilitate and support improvements to services, good communications and useful Management Information</li></ul></li><li>Management of Staff &amp; Teamwork<ul><li>Ability to lead and motivate</li><li>Manage conflict</li></ul></li><li>Management of Diversity<ul><li>Demonstrate awareness of different values, cultures and needs amongst tenants, staff and communities</li><li>Recognise and work to meet where possible the diverse and unique needs of each tenant</li><li>Strong commitment to non-discriminatory housing services</li></ul></li><li>Influencing Others<ul><li>Ability to have ideas accepted even in the face of initial opposition</li><li>Negotiate effectively</li></ul></li><li>Effective Communication<ul><li>Good communication skills – both written and verbal</li><li>Ability to communicate effectively at all levels within and external of the Society using appropriate styles with different groups, e.g. staff, tenants, relatives</li></ul></li><li>Leadership<ul><li>Commitment to providing excellence in Housing Services</li><li>Think ahead and plan</li><li>Demonstrate a positive attitude towards change</li></ul></li><li>Development of Self and Others<ul><li>Take on further responsibilities</li><li>Undertake relevant training and development</li><li>Self-motivated and keen to learn. Willing to seek guidance when needed and follow instructions</li></ul></li><li>Organisational Skills<ul><li>Ability to prioritise</li><li>Problem solving abilities</li><li>Meet deadlines and advise of any problems early</li><li>Ability to function effectively under pressure and in a crisis</li></ul></li><li>Operational Requirements<ul><li>Some flexible approach to working hours may be required</li><li>Ability to represent the organisation and lead and participate in a wide range of social activities</li></ul></li></ul><h4>Behaviours</h4><ul><li>Mutual Support<ul><li>Be aware of support needed by others and identify and address any issues at an early stage where possible</li><li>Consider how actions could support others</li><li>Be prepared to give encouragement and offer assistance or advice when needed</li><li>Strong sense of customer focus</li></ul></li><li>Communication Skills<ul><li>Explain things logically</li><li>Keep to the point</li><li>Style that is warm, caring and friendly</li><li>Express ideas confidently where required</li><li>Caring and compassionate towards people in need of care and support</li></ul></li><li>Interpersonal Sensitivity<ul><li>Tailor style and service to meeting individual’s needs</li><li>Build rapport with customers, colleagues and staff</li><li>Demonstrate a pleasant, professional manner</li></ul></li><li>Judgement<ul><li>Knowledge of how to recognise abuse and safeguarding and implement procedures where relevant</li><li>Ask questions to gather necessary information</li><li>Weigh the advantages and disadvantages of a course of action before reaching a decision</li><li>In the absence of all relevant information defer making a decision until all the necessary extra data is gathered, referring to others when necessary</li></ul></li></ul><h4>Why Choose Us</h4><ul><li>Contributory pension scheme 4% to 10% matched contributions</li><li>Hybrid working</li><li>Free onsite car parking</li><li>Life assurance of 4x annual salary (Terms and Conditions apply)</li><li>30 days annual leave in addition to bank holidays</li><li>Two volunteer days per year</li><li>Employee assistance programme (24/7 telephone advice, information portal &amp; face to face counselling sessions)</li><li>Corporate eye care scheme providing free eye tests and free VDU glasses or contribution towards VDU glasses</li><li>Extensive annual Staff Wellbeing programme</li><li>Enhanced maternity, paternity, and shared parental leave provision</li><li>Flexible annual benefits (for dental, healthcare, shopping vouchers, technology etc.)</li><li>Annual flu vaccinations</li><li>Access to an extensive range of corporate discounts on shopping, travel &amp; days out</li><li>Social events, including lunchtime walking, rounders, festive Fridays</li><li>Travel loan</li></ul><h4>Our Values</h4>Our culture is about the shared values, beliefs and behaviours that determine how we do things, then the ways and systems of working that help to get those things done.Our new values, principles and behaviours will put customers at the heart and provide the foundation for the culture of the new organisation. Only by delivering a cohesive and customer-focused culture will we be able to achieve our purpose and priorites.We have taken an inclusive and collaborative approach to developing the following values, working together with colleagues, customers and the Board:<h4>Equal Opportunities Statement</h4>TCH is an equal opportunities employer committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, gender, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity or paternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership, or caring responsibilities.We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join TCH.We are recognised as a ‘Disability Confident Committed Employer’. As part of this commitment, individuals who disclose at application stage that they have a disability, will be invited to interview provided they demonstrate that they meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy. Candidates will be asked if they require any support or reasonable adjustments to enable them to fully participate in the recruitment process.<h4>Apply</h4><h4>Internal Applications</h4>Please send a letter clearly demonstrating how your skills and experience meet the criteria contained on the job description and person specification to the HR inbox.For internal staff only: Please note, if you're currently on legacy TCH, Rosebery, InTouch, Family Mosaic etc Terms and Conditions and are successful in your application, you will automatically be transferred to the new Peabody Terms and Conditions.Additionally, if you move to a TCH role on a secondment basis, your Terms and Conditions will not change.If you have any questions, or require further clarification, please speak to HR.<h4>External Applications</h4>Please complete our online application form by clicking the Apply button below. We reserve the right to bring the closing date forward, so we strongly encourage early applications.Please note: As an employer, Town &amp; Country Housing does not provide sponsorship as a licensed UK employer.<h4>Key dates</h4><h4>Applications Close:</h4>Tuesday, 4 November 2025<h4>Interview Date:</h4>Wednesday, 12 November 2025<a href="https://prteam.typeform.com/to/jvUoI1Le" target="_blank">Apply now</a>





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